The all-original Universal Fan Fest Nights experience, “Forbidden Forest: Search for the Hippogriff

,” at Universal Studios Hollywood invites witches, wizards and Muggles to venture into the Forbidden Forest in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter on a mission to rescue a revered magical creature.

Tickets are now on sale for Universal Fan Fest Nights, a limited, 12-night event scheduled for April 23–25; May 1–3, 7–9 and 14–16, 2026.

The experience places guests in an all-new outdoor environment created exclusively for the event. Guided by a Hogwarts magical creatures professor, visitors embark on a walk-through adventure encountering creatures ranging from pixies and owls to spiders and the Monster Book of Monsters. Along the way, obstacles challenge guests to summon bravery and spellcasting skills to complete their nighttime rescue mission.

Universal Fan Fest Nights is an after-hours, separately ticketed event celebrating fandom through immersive, interactive experiences created by the park’s entertainment team in collaboration with industry experts. The event features themed worlds, live entertainment, character interactions, cosplay, photo opportunities and curated food, beverages and merchandise.

Each event night includes a lineup of experiences and activations, including:

Scooby-Doo Meets the Universal Monsters: Mystery on the Backlot
This immersive walk-through adventure places guests inside a Scooby-Doo-style mystery. Visitors arrive via the Studio Tour tram and walk through a working backlot alongside Scooby-Doo, Fred, Daphne, Velma and Shaggy. The experience challenges guests to solve a case involving classic Universal Monsters, including Frankenstein, Dracula, the Bride of Frankenstein and the Wolf Man, while exploring iconic sets such as Little Europe and the Court of Miracles.

ONE PIECE: Grand Pirate Show
Presented at the WaterWorld venue, this live show features characters from ONE PIECE in a high-energy performance blending action, comedy and adventure. Inspired by the Universal Studios Japan production, the show highlights themes of friendship, freedom and chaos.

Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon the Miracle: Moon Palace Chapter Deluxe
This Japanese-language CG anime short film will screen at the DreamWorks Theatre with subtitles. The story follows Super Sailor Moon as she battles an enemy seeking the Legendary Silver Crystal, ultimately restoring peace to the Moon Palace.

DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: Secrets of Waterdeep
Returning with enhancements, this walk-through experience invites guests into the world of Dungeons & Dragons. Participants join the Harpers, a spy network, to stop the beholder Xanathar and save Waterdeep. The character is brought to life by Jim Henson’s Creature Shop, known for its work in puppetry and animatronics.

SUPER NINTENDO WORLD – Colorful Yoshi Celebration
This new offering introduces a multicolored Yoshi-themed experience, allowing guests to explore the Mushroom Kingdom and meet various Yoshi characters throughout the land.

A variety of ticket options are available:

• General Admission: Event entry only; no daytime admission or early access.

• Universal Express: Includes one-time express access per experience, ride and attraction.

• Universal Express Unlimited: Includes unlimited express access.

• After 2 p.m. Day/Night: Daytime admission after 2 p.m. plus evening event access.

• After 2 p.m. Day/Night Universal Express: Includes daytime and evening admission with one-time express access during both periods.

• 2-Night General Admission: Admission for two event nights.

• Ultimate Fandom Pass: Access to multiple event nights, valid through May 16, 2026.

• Early Access Ticket: Entry beginning at 6 p.m. to select experiences; requires separate event admission.

• VIP Tour: Includes guided access to experiences, a gourmet dinner (excluding alcohol) and valet parking.

• Pass Member Pricing: Discounted tickets for pass members on select nights.

Select attractions will also be open during the event, including “Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge,” “Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey,” “Flight of the Hippogriff,” “Jurassic World—The Ride,” “Despicable Me Minion Mayhem,” “Transformers: The Ride—3D,” “Revenge of the Mummy: The Ride” and “The Simpsons Ride.”

For more information, visit UniversalStudiosHollywood.com or follow @UniFanFestNights and @UniStudios on social media.

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Universal Studios Hollywood has introduced a new Dining Pass, offering guests a flexible way to enjoy meals and snacks throughout their visit for a single price. The pass is available now and can be purchased online or at the theme park.

The Dining Pass includes two eligible entrees and four eligible sides, snacks, desserts or beverages at participating in-park dining locations.

The menu features a selection of items created by Executive Chef Julia Thrash and her team, with food prepared fresh daily in the park’s on-site production kitchen. The offerings are designed to provide guests with a variety of exclusive culinary options.

“We take enormous pride in preparing an eclectic menu for our guests and want our food offerings to be as exciting as the rides and attractions,” Thrash said. “Our 30,000-square-foot production kitchen serves as the home base for all food preparation, and it’s rewarding to see guests enjoy the menu we curate.”

The Dining Pass can be redeemed at participating locations on the selected visit date. Eligible items are marked with the Dining Pass logo on menu boards. Restrictions apply.

Guests can purchase the pass in advance through the official website or at participating restaurants inside the park. It activates upon first use on the selected date and can be added to the official Universal Studios Hollywood app by scanning the ticket QR code in the “My Wallet” section.

For more information, visit the Universal Studios Hollywood website or follow the park on social media.

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Lights, camera, action. Universal Studios Hollywood transports guests to its iconic movie studio backlot via Studio Tour trams as part of Universal Fan Fest Nights’ all-original “Scooby-Doo Meets the Universal Monsters: Mystery on the Backlot,” an adventure blending theatrics, suspense, humor and an interactive, live-action whodunit.

Tickets are now on sale for Universal Fan Fest Nights, a limited 12-night event running April 23-25; May 1-3, 7-9 and 14-16, 2026.

In this immersive experience, guests board the Studio Tour as “extras” in a fictional monster movie. The production is derailed when a mysterious villain, the Phantom Director, unleashes the Universal Monsters — Frankenstein’s Monster, Dracula, the Bride of Frankenstein and the Wolf Man — halting filming and plunging the set into chaos.

Armed with a Mystery Manual, guests team up with Scooby-Doo, Fred, Daphne, Velma and Shaggy to uncover the Phantom Director’s identity. Along the way, they explore Universal’s outdoor film sets, including Little Europe and the Court of Miracles, both known for their roles in classic films such as “Frankenstein” (1931) and “The Wolf Man” (1941). By following clues, guests work to solve the mystery and restart production.

Photo opportunities with the Mystery Inc. team, the Universal Monsters and the Mystery Machine add to the experience.

Universal Fan Fest Nights is a separately ticketed, after-hours event celebrating fandom through immersive, interactive experiences created by the park’s entertainment team in collaboration with industry experts. The event features themed worlds, live entertainment, character interactions, cosplay, photo opportunities and specialty food, beverages and merchandise.

The event also includes a lineup of experiences available each night:

• “ONE PIECE: Grand Pirate Show” takes over the WaterWorld venue with a live-action performance featuring fan-favorite characters in a high-energy mix of action and comedy.

• “Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon the Miracle: Moon Palace Chapter Deluxe,” a Japanese-language CG anime short, screens at DreamWorks Theatre with subtitles, following Super Sailor Moon as she battles a new enemy.

• “The Wizarding World of Harry Potter — Forbidden Forest: A Search for the Hippogriff” is a walk-through experience where guests venture into the forest to find a missing Hippogriff with help from a Hogwarts professor.

• “SUPER NINTENDO WORLD — Colorful Yoshi Celebration” introduces a vibrant experience featuring multicolored Yoshis throughout the Mushroom Kingdom.

• “Dungeons & Dragons: Secrets of Waterdeep” returns with enhancements, inviting guests to join the Harpers in a mission to stop the beholder Xanathar. The creature is brought to life by Jim Henson’s Creature Shop.

Tickets are available in multiple tiers, including General Admission, Universal Express, Universal Express Unlimited, After 2 p.m. Day/Night options, a two-night pass, the Ultimate Fandom Pass, early access tickets and a VIP tour experience. Pass members can also access special pricing on select nights.

Select attractions will also be open during the event, including “Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge,” “Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey,” “Flight of the Hippogriff,” “Jurassic World — The Ride,” “Despicable Me Minion Mayhem,” “Transformers: The Ride 3D,” “Revenge of the Mummy: The Ride” and “The Simpsons Ride.”

Whether you are a die-hard Trekkie or a theme park enthusiast, this walkthrough captures the sights, sounds, and thrills of the Star Trek universe brought to life at Universal Studios.

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This fall, Universal Orlando Resort will mark a major milestone as its Halloween Horror Nights event returns for its 35th anniversary.

The resort announced that this year’s theme will be “Infernal Carnival of Nightmares,” transforming Universal Studios Florida into a decaying carnival with new haunted houses, scare zones and live entertainment. The event will draw inspiration from past Halloween Horror Nights experiences as well as well-known horror properties.

This year’s event will feature Jack the Clown and Dr. Oddfellow, two long-standing characters in the event’s history, appearing together for the first time.

One of the original haunted houses, “Jack & Oddfellow: Chaos & Control,” will explore the origins of the characters’ rivalry, following their conflict as they ultimately join forces.

The resort also announced the release of new Halloween Horror Nights 2026 merchandise featuring the two characters. Items are available at select retail locations inside the park and online.

Ticket sales for the event are expected to begin soon. Additional details about this year’s attractions will be released in the coming months. More information is available at UniversalOrlando.com/HHN.

Universal Studios Hollywood will launch its annual Universal Fan Fest Nights with the debut of “ONE PIECE: Grand Pirate Show,” a live stunt production inspired by a popular show at Universal Studios Japan. The show will take place at the WaterWorld venue.

The separately ticketed event runs for 12 nights: April 23-25; May 1-3, 7-9 and 14-16, 2026. Tickets are on sale.

Set on a reimagined Midori Island from the world of “One Piece,” the show follows the Straw Hat Crew — Luffy, Zoro, Nami, Usopp, Sanji and Chopper — as they search for rare Pop Greens, a powerful island resource.

The story escalates when Marines invade the island, triggering pyrotechnics and high-energy battle scenes. Guests will watch from surrounding bleachers.

The show also features comedic moments when rival pirate Buggy arrives, attempting to claim the Pop Greens. The approximately 20-minute performance ends with a celebratory escape sequence designed to immerse guests in the world of “One Piece.”

“Universal Fan Fest Nights” is an after-hours event focused on immersive fandom experiences. The event includes themed entertainment, character interactions, cosplay, photo opportunities and themed food, beverages and merchandise, available for purchase.

In addition to the “One Piece” show, the event will feature several experiences:

• “Scooby-Doo Meets the Universal Monsters: Mystery on the Backlot,” an interactive walkthrough featuring Scooby-Doo, Shaggy and the gang alongside classic Universal Monsters, including Frankenstein, Dracula, the Bride of Frankenstein and the Wolf Man. The experience takes place on portions of the studio backlot used in films such as “Frankenstein” (1931) and “The Wolf Man” (1941).

• “The Wizarding World of Harry Potter — Forbidden Forest: A Search for the Hippogriff,” a walkthrough experience where guests encounter magical creatures while searching for a missing Hippogriff with guidance from a Hogwarts professor.

• “Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon the Miracle: Moon Palace Chapter Deluxe,” a subtitled Japanese-language CG anime film presented at the DreamWorks Theatre, featuring Super Sailor Moon battling an enemy seeking the Legendary Silver Crystal.

• “Dungeons & Dragons: Secrets of Waterdeep,” a returning immersive experience in which guests join the Harpers to stop the beholder Xanathar. The creature is created by Jim Henson’s Creature Shop.

• “SUPER NINTENDO WORLD — Colorful Yoshi Celebration,” a themed experience where guests can meet multicolored Yoshis throughout the Mushroom Kingdom.

Ticket options include general admission, Universal Express and Universal Express Unlimited passes, as well as combination day-and-night tickets, a two-night pass and the Ultimate Fandom Pass, valid for multiple visits through May 16, 2026. Early-access tickets and VIP tour packages are also available. Special pricing is offered for pass members on select nights.

Select attractions will remain open during the event, including “Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge,” “Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey,” “Flight of the Hippogriff,” “Jurassic World — The Ride,” “Despicable Me Minion Mayhem,” “Transformers: The Ride 3D,” “Revenge of the Mummy: The Ride” and “The Simpsons Ride.”

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The Knott’s Boysenberry Festival, the annual food-inspired event celebrating the berry that started it all, returns with an extensive lineup of food and beverage offerings. In addition to boysenberry-inspired dishes, guests can enjoy live shows and music, along with a selection of local crafters and artisans. The festival runs daily from March 13 through April 12.

More than 100 signature boysenberry menu items will be available. New savory offerings include spicy boysenberry bulgogi over steamed rice, topped with green onions, and a Reuben ball served with spicy boysenberry Thousand Island dressing. New sweet treats include boysenberry and pineapple upside-down cake and a boysenberry meringue tart. Beverage options include a boysenberry paloma, boysenberry and kiwi lemonade, and a boysenberry tequila sunrise. Guests may purchase a tasting card, which includes six tastings from select food and beverage items. Tasting cards are available online and at the park.

The festival also features the Boysen Bear’s Pie Kitchen Games in Calico Park, where guests help foil coyote pups Moxie and Brawny from stealing pies before joining the Boysen Bear’s Pie-Eating Contest on the Calico Mine Stage. At the newly renovated Birdcage Theatre, “The Great Bank Robbery” invites audiences to cheer the hero and boo the villain.

Knott’s Preserved returns, taking guests on a musical journey from Calico Ghost Town to the Seaside Boardwalk of the Roaring ’20s in celebration of the park’s history. Also returning is Old MacDonald’s Barn, a tribute to one of the farm’s original attractions, featuring horses, goats and other animals. At the History of the Boysenberry Museum in Town Hall, guests can learn about the berry’s impact on the Knott family and Southern California.

In Ghost Town, the annual Boysenberry Festival Crafts Fair features boysenberry-inspired products from more than two dozen local vendors. At the Factory Store, the “Tied Up in Knott’s” art show showcases works by artists from the Knott’s community.

Guests may extend their visit with an overnight stay at Knott’s Hotel, located steps from the park. The Boysenberry Festival package includes overnight accommodations, one-day admission for each registered guest, one boysenberry tasting card per person, one single-use Fast Lane per person and hotel parking. Reservations are available at sixflags.com/knotts/knotts-hotel.

A 2026 Season Pass offers unlimited visits to Knott’s Berry Farm, along with food and merchandise discounts and access to seasonal events. For more information, visit sixflags.com/knotts. Follow the conversation on social media using #BoysenberryFestival.

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Knott’s PEANUTS Celebration returns this year with a new show featuring the Knott’s Express Trolley and a limited-time exhibition, “Kite Flying Foibles.” Snoopy and the PEANUTS gang will once again take over the park with family-friendly fun on weekends from Jan. 31 through Feb. 22. Guests can also enjoy a lineup of returning shows and photo opportunities inspired by the iconic PEANUTS comic strip, along with multiple chances to interact with favorite characters throughout the park.

One of this year’s highlights is the new Knott’s Express show, a traveling musical adventure featuring energetic dance numbers, heartwarming songs from the Golden Age and unexpected surprises for Charlie Brown and his friends. The trolley will make three stops during each performance in the Boardwalk area, Charleston Circle and near the Boardwalk Ballroom. Each stop will feature music and choreography inspired by its location, with songs ranging from “Put on a Happy Face” to “You’re Never Fully Dressed Without a Smile.” Performances will include colorful costumes, streamers and other whimsical touches.

At Calico Town Hall, guests can explore the limited-time exhibition “Kite Flying Foibles,” organized by the Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research Center. The exhibit examines kite-flying through the lens of the PEANUTS gang, featuring high-quality reproductions of original comic strips, drawings and photographs. PEANUTS creator Charles M. Schulz famously struggled with flying kites, a frustration shared — and amplified — by Charlie Brown. The exhibition highlights the humor and relatability that helped make Schulz’s work enduring.

The Calico Mine Stage will host “Let’s Celebrate,” a musical tribute featuring Snoopy, Charlie Brown and their friends, along with singers and dancers, honoring 75 years of PEANUTS. In the evening, the stage will transform for Snoopy’s Legendary Rooftop Concert, a high-energy performance featuring the PEANUTS gang and indie band The Jelly of the Month Club.

In Calico Park, Franklin and Linus don cowboy attire for the PEANUTS Cowboy Jamboree, inviting guests to take part in a series of western-themed games. Also in Ghost Town, Pigpen’s Pig Pen will offer a special meet-and-greet at the Livery Stables, where Pigpen and the PEANUTS gang will be joined by animal friends.

PEANUTS-themed activities continue at the Wilderness Dance Hall with PEANUTS Sketch School, an interactive experience that teaches guests how to draw their favorite characters. A resident art instructor will guide participants through step-by-step lessons designed for all ages.

The celebration also features a selection of limited-time PEANUTS-inspired food and beverages. Savory offerings include a gruyere cheese raclette baked potato with grilled onions and mac and cheese bites topped with barbecue bacon and spicy aioli. Sweet treats include a confetti birthday funnel cake with glazed icing, sprinkles and circus animal cookies, as well as peanut butter and jelly-stuffed deep-fried French toast.

A Season Pass is the best way to experience Knott’s PEANUTS Celebration and all Seasons of Fun in 2026. The 2026 Season Pass includes unlimited visits throughout the year, discounts on select food and merchandise, and access to seasonal events. For more information or to purchase a 2026 Gold or Prestige Pass, visit sixflags.com/knotts.

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Universal Studios Hollywood is set to shine this holiday season, inviting guests to a wonder-filled celebration across the theme park where beloved traditions return to create unforgettable memories. Highlights include “Grinchmas,” “Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter” and festive new additions to the Mushroom Kingdom at Super Nintendo Worl…

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This holiday season, Knott’s Merry Farm and Six Flags Magic Mountain’s Holiday in the Park invite guests to immerse themselves in enchanting winter wonderlands.

Knott’s Merry Farm, running Nov. 21 through Jan. 4, will come alive with the magic of the season, featuring beloved traditions such as Snoopy’s Night Before Christmas and the Snow and Glow experi…

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Guests will fight to survive as they venture through an all-new haunted house inspired by the 2023 hit film Five Nights at Freddy’s, Blumhouse’s highest-grossing movie to date and an adaptation of the horror videogame phenomenon.

Guests will follow in the footsteps of Mike, who was recently fired and desperate for work so that he can keep custody of his little sister, after he accepts a position as a night security guard in an abandoned themed entertainment center: Freddy Fazbear’s Pizzeria. The terror will start as guests navigate the corridors and learn that nothing at Freddy’s is what it seems when they encounter the supernatural and become lured into the black heart of an unspeakable nightmare.

The journey will bring guests face-to-face with full-scale replicas of the eerie characters from the film—Freddy Fazbear, Chica, Bonnie, Foxy, and Mr. Cupcake—as they stalk visitors through iconic scenes, including the security room and the showroom where the chilling characters performed. The larger-than-life characters for the haunted houses were created in collaboration with Jim Henson’s Creature Shop, who also masterfully produced the animatronics and corresponding costumes for the fan-favorite film.

Experience this for yourself by getting your tickets today as this is the last week for 2025 at https://store.universalstudioshollywood.com/en/us/store/c/uh_ice_default_pb_events

The night of the arachnid is upon us! Enter a web-covered nursing home where demonic, eight-legged black widows emerge from their silken tunnels to possess the withered bodies of the elderly residence. Their sole purpose is to secure a mate and hatch a clutch of eggs before sunrise. Will you climb into their web and succumb to their dark desires?

Experience Widow at Knott’s Scary Farm on select nights by following the link today - https://www.knotts.com/events/scary-farm

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Become immersed in a living fairy tale in an 18th century colonial township that’s under siege by an inhuman monster who has a sick penchant for eating fingers. As night descends, Eight Fingers Nine emerges from the shadows in search of fresh meat. His vicious bite penetrates deep, causing sleep paralysis which holds his victim in sway while he slowly consumes their flesh. Step lightly and beware of the dark, or you may be the main course at his next meal!

Experience Eight Fingers Nine at Knott’s Scary Farm on select nights by following the link today - https://www.knotts.com/events/scary-farm

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Michael Sandoval

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Something has taken over the abandoned zoo. What was once a lively showcase of exotic animals has been transformed into a terrifying laboratory of animal/human experiments. Hybrid creatures have turned on their creators and the compound is crawling with mutant soldiers thirsty for revenge. Rumors are swirling that the mutated monsters are planning something that will change everything! 

Experience The Zoo at Knott’s Scary Farm on select nights by following the link today - https://www.knotts.com/events/scary-farm

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Experience Terrifier and so much more at Universal Studios Halloween Horror Nights now on select nights through November 2. Purchase you tickets now at https://www.universalstudioshollywood.com/hhn/en/us.

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SeaWorld San Diego will once again transform into an autumn wonderland with the return of Spooktacular, the park’s family-friendly Halloween celebration. The event runs Fridays through Sundays from Sept. 5 to Nov. 2 and is included with regular park admission.

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UNIVERSAL City, Calif. - The countdown to Universal Studios Halloween Horror Nights 2025 has begun with an all-new slate of terrifying food offerings, the introduction of a new Dining Pass, and the reveal of the anime horror short film, "Chainsaw Man: The Chaos," based on the hit Japanese manga and anime series.

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Guests will be immersed in the world of WWE in the bi-coastal haunted houses “WWE Presents: The Horrors of The Wyatt Sicks,” where they will go head-to-head with Uncle Howdy in an experience that not only features The Wyatt Sicks but honors the legacy of Bray Wyatt. The group derives from the creative mind of Bray Wyatt and was resurrected in 2024 by his brother Bo Dallas, also known as Uncle Howdy – the fearless leader of The Wyatt Sicks. The chilling crew of five has quickly emerged as one of the most disturbing and disruptive groups in WWE history with its ominous presence and portrayal of dark and twisted characters – all of which will come to life at Halloween Horror Nights this fall.

Horror fans brave enough to travel through the light of the lantern will find themselves transported into the maniacal minds of The Wyatt Sicks, where each member reigns supreme within their own horrific domains. There, Uncle Howdy together with Ramblin Rabbit, Mercy the Buzzard, Abby the Witch and Huskus the Pig will be waiting to take bloody retribution on a world that has abandoned them. Along the way, guests will be stalked by the eerie presence of The Fiend, Bray’s sadistic alter ego, who looms within the shadows and beckons them to let him in.

Get your tickets now for Universal Studios Halloween Horror Nights in Hollywood and Orlando.

Hollywood - https://www.universalstudioshollywood.com/hhn/en/us/tickets

Orlando - https://www.universalorlando.com/hhn/en/us/tickets

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Six Flags Magic Mountain has announced the chilling lineup for its 2025 Fright Fest, presented by Snickers®, featuring haunted mazes inspired by some of horror’s most legendary franchises. The annual event will run select nights from Sept. 19 through Nov. 2.

Guests can immerse themselves in the horror of SAW: Legacy of Terror, face supernatural forces in

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