{"id":523931,"date":"2026-01-18T00:19:14","date_gmt":"2026-01-18T00:19:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/523931\/"},"modified":"2026-01-18T00:19:14","modified_gmt":"2026-01-18T00:19:14","slug":"scooby-doo-meets-universal-monsters-universal-fan-fest-nights-2026-lineup-revealed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/523931\/","title":{"rendered":"Scooby-Doo meets Universal Monsters: Universal Fan Fest Nights 2026 lineup revealed"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/universal-fanfest.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-v-7d0efd03=\"\"\/> article    <\/p>\n<p data-v-6c8e215c=\"\"><strong>LOS ANGELES<\/strong> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxla.com\/tag\/theme-parks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Universal Studios Hollywood<\/a> has officially pulled back the curtain on its <a href=\"https:\/\/www.universalstudioshollywood.com\/hhn\/en\/us\/things-to-do\/events-and-seasonal-activities\/fan-fest-nights\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">2026 Fan Fest Nights,<\/a> revealing a heavy-hitting lineup that features an all-new Scooby-Doo and Universal Monsters crossover on the iconic backlot.<\/p>\n<p original-article-post=\"\" origination_station=\"KTTV\" data-v-ec26887a=\"\" data-v-6c8e215c=\"\">What we know:<\/p>\n<p data-v-6c8e215c=\"\">Fan Fest Nights is a separately ticketed event that allows fans to interact with their favorite franchises through cosplay, themed food, and interactive walk-through adventures.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p data-v-6c8e215c=\"\">This year&#8217;s headline attractions include:<\/p>\n<ul original-article-post=\"\" origination_station=\"KTTV\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\" data-v-6c8e215c=\"\">\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\"><strong>Scooby-Doo Meets The Universal Monsters:<\/strong> A tram-based excursion to the movie backlot where guests solve a mystery alongside the Scooby gang and icons like Dracula and Frankenstein.<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\"><strong>ONE PIECE: Grand Pirate Show:<\/strong> A live-action spectacle at the WaterWorld venue inspired by Universal Studios Japan.<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\"><strong>The Forbidden Forest:<\/strong> A Harry Potter-themed walkthrough where guests assist a Hogwarts Professor in finding a lost Hippogriff.<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\"><strong>Super Nintendo World:<\/strong> A &#8220;Colorful Yoshi Celebration&#8221; featuring character encounters throughout the Mushroom Kingdom.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-v-6c8e215c=\"\">For the returning &#8220;Dungeons &amp; Dragons: Secrets of Waterdeep&#8221; experience, the theme park has partnered with Jim Henson\u2019s Creature Shop to bring the legendary beholder Xanathar to life.<\/p>\n<p data-v-6c8e215c=\"\">Adding to the adventure, guests can also experience select theme park attractions open during the event, including &#8220;Mario Kart: Bowser\u2019s Challenge,&#8221;&#8221;Jurassic World\u2014The Ride,&#8221; &#8220;Despicable Me Minion Mayhem,&#8221; &#8220;TRANSFORMERS: The Ride\u20143D,&#8221;&#8221;Revenge of the Mummy: The Ride&#8221; and &#8220;The Simpsons Ride.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p data-v-6c8e215c=\"\">Tickets for Universal Fan Fest Nights 2026 range from $74 for a single-night general admission to $350 for the all-inclusive VIP Tour experience.<\/p>\n<p original-article-post=\"\" origination_station=\"KTTV\" data-v-ec26887a=\"\" data-v-6c8e215c=\"\">By the numbers:<\/p>\n<p data-v-6c8e215c=\"\">The event is strictly limited to the following 12 dates in 2026:<\/p>\n<ul original-article-post=\"\" origination_station=\"KTTV\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\" data-v-6c8e215c=\"\">\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\"><strong>April:<\/strong> 23, 24, 25<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\"><strong>May:<\/strong> 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p original-article-post=\"\" origination_station=\"KTTV\" data-v-ec26887a=\"\" data-v-6c8e215c=\"\">What&#8217;s next:<\/p>\n<p data-v-6c8e215c=\"\">While the core experiences have been revealed, Universal officials said more details will be &#8220;announced soon.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p data-v-6c8e215c=\"\">For more information, visit the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.universalstudioshollywood.com\/hhn\/en\/us\/things-to-do\/events-and-seasonal-activities\/fan-fest-nights\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"> event website.<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"group-source-paragraph\" data-v-4fbf7207=\"\"><b data-v-4fbf7207=\"\">The Source:<\/b> This report is based on official event details and ticket release information provided by Universal Studios Hollywood.<\/p>\n<p>    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxla.com\/tag\/theme-parks\" class=\"tags-tag\" data-v-6c8e215c=\"\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Theme Parks<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxla.com\/tag\/entertainment\" class=\"tags-tag\" data-v-6c8e215c=\"\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Entertainment<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxla.com\/tag\/us\/ca\/los-angeles-county\/la-los-angeles-county\/hollywood\" class=\"tags-tag\" data-v-6c8e215c=\"\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Hollywood<\/a> <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"article LOS ANGELES &#8211; 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