How Universal Studios Hollywood Creates Career Launching Pads
for Aspirational Studio Tour Guides; A Peek Into this Coveted Job
as the World-Class Entertainment Destination Hosts Open Call Auditions for
Studio Tour Guides on the Heels of Its Milestone 60 Year Legacy of Moviemaking Magic
 
Virtual Open Call Auditions from April 23 to May 14;
Submit Applications via www.USHjobs.com
 

Universal City, California, April 22, 2025 – Hollywood, California…for most, it’s a city in Southern California; for others, it’s a mystifying, untouchable, elusive place where hopeful entertainment industry novices come to follow their dreams. While there are no easy answers in how to “make it in Hollywood” or how to land that perfect job, perseverance is key and becoming a Studio Tour Guide at Universal Studios Hollywood may be a beacon in guiding some career paths.
 
The role of a Studio Tour Guide is to entertain and educate the millions of guests visiting Universal Studios Hollywood’s world-renowned, behind-the-scenes Studio Tour attraction, which recently marked a milestone 60 years of moviemaking magic. The Studio Tour is the genesis of Universal Studios Hollywood, the original theme park in the Universal Destinations & Experiences portfolio.
 
Studio Tour Guides roles are desirable positions that require many adaptable skills and are teeming with a host of opportunities. Gregarious and curious, with an interest in and knowledge of the entertainment industry, and dynamic storytellers with an appreciation for the Studio Tour, are a few of the attributes in the making of a Studio Tour Guide.
 
If becoming a Studio Tour Guide has been a bucket list dream, now is the time as Universal Studios Hollywood is hosting virtual open call auditions from April 23 through May 14, 2025.  Applicants will need to submit a self-taped audition that includes a brief self-introduction, toplining relevant experience with emphasis on public speaking, performance or customer engagement and reading a passage from the official Studio Tour script.
 
In-person call-backs and next steps will follow once the casting team has reviewed all submissions.
 
Please visit www.USHjobs.com to learn more and to submit a self-taped audition.

*FIRST LOOK PHOTO ALERT*
 
 
Universal Fan Fest Nights Debuts a First Look Photo of Legendary Beholder Xanathar
from the All-New DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: Secrets of Waterdeep In-World Experience
at Universal Studios Hollywood
 
Universal Fan Fest Nights Kicks Off on Friday, April 25 and Continues Select Nights Through Sunday, May 18; Visit Universal Fan Fest Nights to Purchase Tickets Now

Universal City, California, April 17, 2025 – Universal Studios Hollywood debuts a first look at the legendary beholder, Xanathar, and his beloved pet goldfish, Sylgar, as they will appear in the all-new DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: Secrets of Waterdeep in-world experience at Universal Fan Fest Nights, kicking off on Friday, April 25.
 
Tickets are on sale for the inaugural event which takes place: April 25-27; May 2-4, 9-11 and 15-18, 2025.
 
Universal Studios Hollywood collaborated with Jim Henson’s Creature Shop to create this spectacular, larger-than-life, fully articulated Xanathar. For over 40 years, Jim Henson’s Creature Shop has been a world-renowned innovator in puppetry, animatronics and digital animation.

The all-new DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: Secrets of Waterdeep in-world experience is inspired by the World’s Greatest Roleplaying Game™, DUNGEONS & DRAGONS (D&D) from Hasbro and its Wizards of the Coast division. This epic experience will welcome guests and fans to partake in a one-of-a-kind adventure and explore the fantastic world of D&D. Guests will join the Harpers—a heroic spy network—to foil a plot by the legendary beholder Xanathar and save the city of Waterdeep.
 
Launching exclusively at Universal Studios Hollywood, Universal Fan Fest Nights will feature all-new, uniquely curated experiences inspired by sci-fi, fantasy, gaming and anime, along with an enticing menu of themed foods created by Universal Studios Hollywood Executive Chef Julia Thrash, all-new merchandise and cosplay. 
 
Guests will really go there as they tap into their inner fandom and join forces with their favorite characters while sharing their enthusiasm with like-minded fans. They will also have a chance to participate in cosplay while experiencing such renowned favorites as Star Trek, Back to the Future, DUNGEONS & DRAGONS, ONE PIECE and Jujutsu Kaisen, as well as special meet and greet opportunities with Wicked characters, Elphaba and Glinda. Additionally, theme park favorites, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ and SUPER NINTENDO WORLD™ will offer special additions and introduce character and interactive elements during the event.
 
All in-world experiences and activations will be included every event night for guests to enjoy when they attend Universal Fan Fest Nights (subject to change).
 
Adding to the adventure, guests will be able to experience select theme park attractions 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,” “Revenge of the Mummy: The Ride” and “The Simpsons Ride™”.
 
For more information visit www.UniversalStudiosHollywood.com and Universal Fan Fest Nights, follow @UniFanFestNights on Instagram, visit Universal Studios Hollywood on Facebook and follow @UniStudios on Instagram and X.

Universal Studios Hollywood Invites Guests to Double Their Fun
With the Buy A Day, Get A 2nd Day Free Ticket Option,
Available for Purchase March 27 Through August 13
 
Visit Here to Purchase Tickets
 
Check Out Discover LA’s New TV Spot Featuring Universal Studios Hollywood Here

Universal City, California, March 26, 2025 – Universal Studios Hollywood is offering guests a chance to experience two of the best days in L.A. with the purchase of a Buy A Day, Get A 2nd Day Free General Admission ticket, available for purchase from March 27 through August 13, 2025.
             
With a bevy of original and dynamic immersive lands, thrill rides and attractions, visiting Universal Studios Hollywood is twice as nice when the second visit is free.
Guests can purchase the special Buy A Day, Get A 2nd Day Free ticket online at Universal Studios Hollywood from March 27 through August 13, 2025 and enjoy their second day free for their return on select dates, with all visits completed on or before December 17, 2025.
 
The first visit is valid on the guest’s selected date. Blockout dates apply to the second visit, and restrictions apply.
 
This year’s Special Event Guide highlights some of the theme park’s new and exciting limited-time programs, many of which are included in the price of admission and can be experienced when visiting the theme park during the day. From Butterbeer Season to Back to Hogwarts with The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™, and 4th of July festivities to Holidays at Universal, there is surely something for everyone to enjoy with a Buy A Day, Get a 2nd Day Free General Admission ticket.
 
Families, friends, kids and adults can all share in the adventure by exploring the theme park and its signature world famous Studio Tour, which offers an insightful peek at the inner workings of an authentic movie and television production backlot along with an array of special-effect attractions, such as “Earthquake—The Big One” and “King Kong 360-3D,” as well the Jupiter’s Claim original film sets from the horror epic, Nope.
 
From the moment guests traverse the theme park’s red carpet entry and pass through its  signature arch, they are met with exhilaration and excitement that carries through to its immersive lands, dynamic thrill rides and attractions, including the interactive land SUPER NINTENDO WORLD™, featuring the critically-acclaimed “Mario Kart™: Bowser’s Challenge” ride; “The Wizarding World of Harry Potter” highly immersive land features Hogsmeade™ village, “Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey™” and “Flight of the Hippogriff™ rides; “Jurassic World—The Ride”; Illumination’s award-winning “The Secret Life of Pets: Off the Leash” and “Despicable Me Minion Mayhem”; Springfield, U.S.A. and “The Simpsons Ride™”; “TRANSFORMERS™: The Ride—3D” and “Revenge of the Mummy—The Ride.”
 
For more information, visit www.UniversalStudiosHollywood.com; like Universal Studios Hollywood on Facebook and follow @UniStudios on Instagram and X.

Universal Fan Fest Nights Serves Up a Decadent Menu Carefully Curated
By Universal Studios Hollywood Executive Chef, Julia Thrash,
Inspired by the Event’s Marquee Experiences—Star Trek, Back to the Future,
DUNGEONS & DRAGONS, ONE PIECE, Jujutsu Kaisen and
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter
with SUPER NINTENDO WORLD Fare Joyfully Prepared by Chef Toad
 
Event Also Debuts All-New Universal Fan Fest Nights Dining Pass
 
Visit Universal Fan Fest Nights to Purchase Tickets Now;
Event Begins Friday, April 25 and Continues Select Nights Through Sunday, May 18;

Universal City, California, March 21, 2025 – Under the astute epicurean eye of Executive Chef Julia Thrash, an innovative menu comes to life as part of Universal Fan Fest Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood, serving up highly themed food and beverage items designed to complement this breakthrough event when it kicks off on Friday, April 25 and continues select nights through May 18, 2025.
 
Tickets are now on sale for the inaugural event which takes place on the following dates: April 25-27; May 2-4, 9-11 and 15-18, 2025.
             
Universal Fan Fest Nights ticketholders can look forward to dining their way through the event’s captivating interactive and immersive experiences as they Really Go There, inspired by such marquee worlds as Star Trek, Back to the Future, DUNGEONS & DRAGONS, ONE PIECE, Jujutsu Kaisen and The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ and SUPER NINTENDO WORLD™.
 
The inspiration in creating the food and beverage items began with a deep dive into the storylines and characters from the in-world experiences to ensure authenticity with every bite and sip.
 
This year’s event also will debut the Universal Fan Fest Nights Dining Pass, inviting guests to sample a variety of food and beverage items throughout the event for a single price. The Dining Pass will be available for purchase at two kiosks located within the theme park as well as at participating theme park restaurants. Each Dining Pass includes a total of six items, consisting of two eligible entrée items and four eligible side, snack, dessert or beverage items. All eligible menu items will be designate by a Universal Fan Fest Nights Dining Pass logo on the restaurant menu boards. The Dining Pass is redeemable at participating food and beverage locations only. Additional restrictions apply.
 
At a glance, here’s a peek at the tempting treats by experience, inclusive of vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free items, prepared to satisfy every type of appetite. Guests must be 21+ and have a valid photo ID to purchase and consumer alcoholic beverages.

STAR TREK: RED ALERT
Quark’s Cafe at Hollywood & Dine

• Klingon Targ Legs: Charsui honey pork wings served with kimchi fried rice
• Andorian Red Bat Sandwich: Herb marinated chicken breast on a bao bun with garlic aioli, charred red onion and arugula served with Andorian Tuber Root
• Vulcan Fritters: Fried mushroom fritters served with hummus and dusted with a Redspice Vulcan logo
• Bajoran Hasperat: Slow-cooked spicy pork, gochujang, pickled vegetables with sriracha mayonnaise
• Cardassian Dog: Hot Cheeto covered Korean-style Corn Dog with Yamok sauce, made with smoked gouda, nacho cheese, gochujang and jalapenos
• Orion Spice Funnel Cake: Matcha dusted funnel cake topped with matcha icing, whipped cream and Orion spice crumble
• Tribble Truffle Trio: A trio of chocolate truffles topped with coconut
  

 
10 Forward Bar at Laemmle Courtyard

• Klingon Bloodwine: A popular Klingon wine
• Andorian Ale: Originated on the planet Andoria, this blue colored alcoholic beverage is made with gin, blue Curacao, lemonade, lemon / lime soda and garnished with blue vanilla cake frosting and pop rocks, served in a shot glass
• Plomeek Tea: This refreshing beverage features hibiscus iced tea, fresh raspberries and garnished with mint sprig
• Bajoran Ale: A traditional Quark cocktail served with and without alcohol. With alcohol, cocktail features tequila, mezcal, pineapple and lime juice, ginger and simple syrup, bitters and soda water, and garnished with ginger candy. The mocktail version includes non-alcoholic spirits, ginger ale and orange juice and garnished with ginger candy
• Kanar: A popular Cardassian liquor made with aged rum, pomegranate juice, black cherry syrup, lemon juice and soda water and garnished with a black cherry fruit gummy candy
• Orion Hurricane: Served on the USS Enterprise, this strikingly green beverage is made with coconut, pineapple and lime rum, melon liquor, lime juice, green apple syrup, soda water and edible glitter and garnished with a silver dusted dehydrated lime slice
• Ceti Eel Margarita: Inspired by the Ceti Eel that enters the body via the ear and wraps itself around the cerebral cortex, this cocktail features vodka, lime juice, agave, pineapple juice, jalapeno syrup and bitters and garnished with electric fire dust and a gummy Ceti Eel
• Romulan Ale: This drink features vodka, blue Curacao, lemon juice, simple syrup, lemon / lime soda and bitters and garnished with blue rock candy
• Tea, Earl Grey, Cold and Hot: A cocktail twist on Captain Picard’s favorite available both cold and hot, features bourbon, Earl Grey tea, honey syrup and lemon juice and garnished with a dehydrated lemon slice
• Chateau Picard: A French Bordeaux wine inspired by the Picard family vineyard, Chateau Picard
  

THE WIZARDING WORLD OF HARRY POTTER
A three-course meal served at the Three Broomsticks™
Reservations required and can be made via the free official Universal Studios Hollywood downloadable app. Guests may choose one menu item from each of the following categories:
 
Appetizers:

• Hogwarts Cornish Pasty
  • Gryffindor: Potato and pea Cornish pasty with red pepper chutney
  • Slytherin: Potato and pea Cornish pasty with cilantro and mint chutney
  • Hufflepuff: Potato and pea Cornish pasty with mango chutney
  • Ravenclaw: Potato and pea Cornish pasty with blueberry chutney

Entrees:

• Sunday Roast: Herb-crusted roast, served with roasted vegetables, potato puree, onion gravy and Yorkshire pudding
• Curry Chicken: Served with steamed rice, charred red onion and yogurt drizzle
• Fish and Chips: Fresh beer battered cod, served with chips, smashed peas and grilled lemon
• Toad in the Hole: Vegan Yorkshire pudding with plant-based sausage, served with roasted vegetables, potato puree and onion gravy

Desserts:

• The Golden Snitch: Vanilla sponge cake, chocolate mousse and orange marmalade topped with honey tuille wings.
• The House Cup Trifle: Pineapple, kiwi, strawberries and blueberries layered with a vanilla orange sponge cake and vanilla bean pastry cream

 
Magic Neep Cart (Reservations not required)

• Hogwarts Meat Pie: Puff pastry filled with braised beef, potatoes, peas, onions and carrots
• Hogwarts House Churro
  • Gryffindor: Churro rolled in cherry sugar and topped with vanilla icing
  • Slytherin: Churro rolled in green apple sugar and topped with vanilla icing
  • Hufflepuff: Churro rolled in pineapple coconut sugar and topped with vanilla icing
  • Ravenclaw: Churro rolled in blue raspberry sugar and topped with vanilla icing

 
Florean Fortescue’s Ice-Cream counter (Reservations not required)

• Niffler’s Bounty Ice Cream Cone: Caramel soft serve served in a chocolate waffle cone, topped with a chocolate gold coin and edible pearls
• The Pygmy Puff Sundae: Vanilla soft serve served in a blueberry waffle cone, topped with cotton floss
  

Select restaurants at Universal CityWalk Hollywood also will join in celebrating Universal Fan Fest Nights with a variety of specialty themed food and beverage items, available during the run of the event. These restaurants include Antojitos Cocina Mexicana, The Toothsome Chocolate Emporium & Savory Feast Kitchen, Jimmy Buffett’s® Margaritaville® and Voodoo Doughnut.

Launching exclusively at Universal Studios Hollywood, Universal Fan Fest Nights will feature all-new, uniquely curated experiences inspired by sci-fi, fantasy, gaming and anime. Guests will really go there as they tap into their inner fandom and join forces with their favorite characters while sharing their enthusiasm with like-minded fans. They will also have a chance to engage in cosplay (subject to Cosplay Costume Guidelines) while experiencing such renowned favorites as Star Trek, Back to the Future, DUNGEONS & DRAGONS, ONE PIECE and Jujutsu Kaisen, as well as special interactions with Wicked characters, Elphaba and Glinda. Additionally, theme park favorites, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter and SUPER NINTENDO WORLD will offer special additions and introduce character and interactive elements during Universal Fan Fest Nights.
 
All in-world experiences and activations will be included every event night for guests to enjoy when they attend Universal Fan Fest Nights (subject to change).
New merchandise, including collectibles, apparel, drinkware, accessories and more, will debut in tandem with Universal Fan Fest Nights, inviting guests and fans to display their fandom during the event and beyond.
 
Click here to purchase tickets and for full Terms and Conditions.
 
Adding to the adventure, guests will be able to experience select theme park attractions 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,” “Revenge of the Mummy: The Ride” and “The Simpsons Ride™”.
 
For more information visit www.UniversalStudiosHollywood.com and Universal Fan Fest Nights, follow @UniFanFestNights on Instagram, visit Universal Studios Hollywood on Facebook and follow @UniStudios on Instagram and X.

LOS ANGELES, March 8, 2025 – Six Flags Magic Mountain, the undisputed Thrill Capital of the World, welcomes the return of fan favorite events and experiences ahead of spring break, which unofficially kicks off the 2025 season. In addition to the rides, guests can look forward to exciting live entertainment, festive décor and limited-time food offerings.

In celebration of spring break, summer and the holiday seasons, Magic Mountain will be open daily for select periods including March 7­­–April 28, May 16–Aug. 18, Nov. 21–Dec. 1 and Dec. 12–Jan. 4, 2026.

The 2025 events lineup includes:

• DC Heroes and Villains (Fridays and Saturdays, June 20–July 12) — Join the ultimate summer showdown of DC Heroes versus Villains, featuring exclusive character appearances, live entertainment, and more! Located in DC UNIVERSE starting at 5 p.m.
  
• Star Spangled Nights (July 4–5) — Commemorate Independence Day with a breathtaking patriotic fireworks show. Experience an unforgettable fireworks display, synchronized to the stirring tunes of patriotic music. Perfect for all ages, celebrate the spirit of our nation.
  
• Fright Fest presented by SNICKERS® (Select nights Sept. 19–Nov. 2) — Fright Fest features frightful haunted houses, eerie scare zones, and spine-chilling top-notch live entertainment. Discover your scream at Six Flags Fright Fest.
  
• Oktoberfest (Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, Sept. 26–Nov. 2) — Experience Germany's world-famous Oktoberfest at Magic Mountain with authentic German food, beverages, music and family-friendly entertainment. Plus, the park’s most popular rides are open, making Oktoberfest a must-do event for the whole family.
  
• *NEW* Tricks and Treats (Daytime, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, Sept. 26–Nov. 2) — Bigger and better than previous BooFests, experience Halloween like never before at Tricks and Treats, Magic Mountain’s family-friendly daytime Halloween event. From mischievous tricks and tasty treats to spooky, kooky Halloween activities for kids and adults and so much more, everyone in the family is sure to have a boo-last. Come dressed in your finest Halloween attire for the costume contest.* Don’t miss the skeleTONS of delicious seasonal treats, drinks and, of course, candy! If that’s not fang-tastic enough, enjoy your favorite family rides delivering amazing thrills and chills.  *Note – Guests of all ages are welcome in costume during the daytime Tricks and Treats event. Costumes are restricted for guests of all ages attending the nighttime Fright Fest event. For those guests enjoying both events, a change of clothes is required. Costume guidelines may be found on the event page of the website.
  

• Magic Mountain’s Holiday in the Park (Most days, Nov. 27–Jan. 4) — Rejoice in the magic of the season with festive treats, dazzling live performances, twinkling lights and endless smiles at Holiday in the Park.
  

The best way to experience the fun events along with Magic Mountain’s thrilling collection of world-class roller coasters, thrill and family rides, games and attractions is with a 2025 Season Pass, prices start at just $79. For more details, visit sixflags.com/magicmountain.

If kids controlled the world, family playtime would be all the time. That’s why the LEGO Group and Merlin Entertainments’ LEGOLAND Resorts have joined forces to launch the LEGO Festival, the first ever celebration of its kind! Designed to be a child’s first festival, it’s where LEGO play comes to life on an epic scale. With dancing, rocking, building and gaming, it’s set to be the most epic reminder to keep playtime a priority. LEGO Festival kicks off May 3 and runs for six weekends at seven LEGOLAND Resorts globally until World Play Day on June 11th.

Fiona Eastwood, CEO of Merlin Entertainments said: “LEGOLAND Resorts have always been a ‘child’s first’ experience of a theme park - who better to deliver their first festival experience? Together with the LEGO Group, we’ve created the ultimate way to discover and experience the power of creative play with the hopes of sparking imaginations, social connection, self-expression and learning. As a first festival for Merlin Entertainments, we wanted to be sure LEGO Festival is a place for fun and memorable experiences for the entire family, where imaginations can run wild and creativity knows no limits. LEGO Festival will embody what LEGOLAND is all about - play as a way of life.”

David Buxbaum, Senior Vice President, LEGO Brand Parks & Experiences at the LEGO Group said: “At the LEGO Group, we believe that play is essential for every child's development and happiness. As we look ahead to World Play Day, our celebration of the UN recognized International Day of Play, we are thrilled to partner with Merlin Entertainments to launch the LEGO Festival, a celebration that embodies our commitment to creativity, imagination, and the joy of play. This is an invitation to families around the world to come together and experience the transformative power of play in a fun and engaging environment. We can’t wait to see children and families create lasting memories at LEGOLAND Resorts around the world.”

LEGO Festival offers five different areas to encourage guests to play in different ways, with the following zones: music, creativity, dance, gaming and chill out.

The guest journey begins with a memorable welcome and a unique photo opportunity at each LEGOLAND Park, featuring an iconic and personalized (to the city) ‘I heart Play” LEGO model. At this incredible model, each child is given a Festival lanyard before embarking on their journey to experience all five zones and ultimately making their “Play Pact” at the end of the day.

For every “Pact” made, Merlin Entertainments and the LEGO Group promises to arrange for underserved children and their families to enjoy play time at a LEGOLAND Resort. The Play Pact, requires children to promise to build more, laugh louder, explore endlessly and always keep playing!

With five engaging and interactive zones, and 49 new big build LEGO models being introduced across the globe, the LEGO Festival is bound to be a family tradition for years to come!

World Play Day is the LEGO Group and LEGOLAND Resorts’ celebration of the UN-recognized International Day of Play, which was adopted in March 2024. It is a day dedicated to celebrating the benefits and joy that play brings and encouraging families around the world to take a moment to play.

Seven Resorts. Six weekends. Five countries. One huge rallying cry to the power of play.

• For more information and to sign up to be the first to hear festival buzz, visit legoland.com/legofestival/, and visit the page for the relevant Resort.
• LEGO Festival is included with regular admission.

Three days of non-stop spooky fun, featuring an eerie array of haunted houses in our massive dark zone, the Hall of Shadows!

Over 300 of spooky vendors, from fan favorite brands to a fresh lineup of up and coming creepy creators to haunt speciality masks, props, and effects.

Over 100 unique hours of live entertainment, including perfomances, panels and presentations, and immersive activations.

And of course, some of the biggest celebrities in horror...

We're proud to have at Midsummer Scream for the first time David Howard Thornton (Art the Clown from the Terrifier series), horror hosts Joe Bob Briggs and Darcy the Mail Girl, and Barry Bostwick (star of "The Rocky Horror Picture Show"), along with returning favorite Kimberly J. Brown.

Many more to be announced!

Keep an eye on your inbox and our social media channels for when passes go on sale!
Midsummer Scream
August 15-17, 2025
Long Beach Convention Center

Follow us on social media for additional updates!

We are also now on Bluesky: @midsummerscream.bsky.social

Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando Resort Raise Their Mugs to Celebrate the Return of Butterbeer Season
in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, from March 1 Through May 31
 
This Annual Event Will Debut an All-New Butterbeer Cream Puff, Butterbeer-Flavoured Chocolate Bar and Merchandise Collection, Along with the Return of the
Ice Lolly, a Fan-Favorite for Wizards, Witches and Muggles Alike

Universal City, Calif., Orlando, Fla. (February 27, 2025) – Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando Resort celebrate the return of the popular Butterbeer™ Season, a dedicated, annual tradition that invites guests and fans to enjoy all things Butterbeer within The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™. Butterbeer Season begins on Saturday, March 1 and continues daily through Saturday, May 31, 2025.
 
Reminiscent of butterscotch and shortbread, Butterbeer is a favorite amongst witches and wizards. It is currently available for purchase in an array of scrumptious options, including cold, frozen, hot and non-dairy beverages, along with Butterbeer fudge, potted cream and ice cream.
 
This year’s celebration at Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando Resort will introduce an all-new Butterbeer Cream Puff just for the season, available at the Three Broomsticks™, where guests can also savor frozen or cold Butterbeer in a limited-edition Gold Souvenir Stein. Additionally, a Butterbeer-Flavoured Chocolate Bar and Butterbeer Caramel will be available at retail locations and the Ice Lolly frozen dessert makes a delicious return. This tempting ice bar will now be available year-round.
 
A bespoke Butterbeer themed merchandise collection will also take centerstage as part of Butterbeer Season. The inspiring line is designed to offer wizard, witches and muggles a chance to celebrate Butterbeer during and beyond their visit to the theme parks. Items will include apparel such as a plaid shirt, zipped fleece hoodie and t-shirt as well as accessories from a crossbody bag to caps, socks and more.
 
Butterbeer season at Universal Orlando Resort will take place at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade™ at Universal Islands of Adventure and at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley™ at Universal Studios Florida. Visit www.UniversalOrlando.com for more information.
 
Butterbeer Season will take place within The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios Hollywood. Visit www.UniversalStudiosHollywood.com for more information.
 
About Butterbeer Season:
Butterbeer Season is a Warner Bros. Discovery global franchise initiative to annually celebrate the flavor, scent and look of the iconic beverage fans will recognize from the magical world of Harry Potter. Butterbeer was first introduced in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban and quickly became a fan favorite symbol of joy, comfort, warmth and togetherness. Fans who longed for the opportunity to enjoy the beverage have loved the varied Butterbeer offerings currently available at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Destinations & Experiences global theme parks, Warner Bros. Studio Tours in Hollywood, Tokyo and London, Harry Potter Shops in London, and New York, and many of the Harry Potter touring experiences around the world. Now, every March through May, fans around the world will have the opportunity to celebrate Butterbeer in new and unexpected ways during Butterbeer Season. Look out for new treats, limited-edition products, events, and activations to experience the joy of Butterbeer.

Universal Studios Hollywood Announces the Introduction of Wicked Characters, Elphaba and Glinda, at Universal Fan Fest Nights, Inviting Guests and Fans to Defy Gravity as Part of the Theme Park’s All-New After-Hours Event Tapping into Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Gaming and Anime
 
Highly Anticipated Fandom Event to Feature Immersive In-World Experiences Inspired by Star Trek, Back to the Future, DUNGEONS & DRAGONS, One Piece and Jujutsu Kaisen, as well as The Wizarding World of Harry Potter and SUPER NINTENDO WORLD
 
Visit Universal Fan Fest Nights to Purchase Tickets; Additional Night Added to Due Popular Demand as Tickets are Selling Fast; Event Begins Friday, April 25 and Continues Select Nights Through Sunday, May 18, 2025
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Universal City, California, February 25, 2025 – Guests and fans of Universal Pictures’ blockbuster hit Wicked will have a chance to rejoicify with Wicked characters, Elphaba and Glinda, when they make their West Coast theme park debut as part of Universal Studios Hollywood’s imaginative all-new, after-hours, separately ticketed event, Universal Fan Fest Nights, beginning Friday, April 25, 2025.
 
Tickets are now on sale and are selling fast for the inaugural event which takes place on the following dates: April 25-27; May 2-4, 9-11 and 15-18, 2025.
 
The Elphaba and Glinda characters, fully adorned in familiar costumes from the film, will greet guests at the theme park’s existing vibrant Wicked themed photo op, currently situated near the main entrance. As guests make their way into Universal Fan Fest Nights, they can look forward to defying gravity with these two popular characters.
 
The Feature Presentation store located within the theme park will offer guests a memorable Wicked experience with its large collection of exclusive Wicked inspired merchandise, from elevated apparel, home goods and accessories to toys and more.
 
Launching exclusively at Universal Studios Hollywood, Universal Fan Fest Nights will feature all-new, uniquely curated experiences inspired by sci-fi, fantasy, gaming and anime. Guests will really go there as they tap into their inner fandom and join forces with their favorite characters while sharing their enthusiasm with like-minded fans. They will also have a chance engage in cosplay (subject to Cosplay Costume Guidelines) while experiencing such renowned favorites as Star Trek, Back to the Future, DUNGEONS & DRAGONS, One Piece and Jujutsu Kaisen. Additionally, theme park favorites, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ and SUPER NINTENDO WORLD™ will offer special additions and introduce character and interactive elements during Universal Fan Fest Nights.
 
All in-world experiences and activations will be included every event night for guests to enjoy when they attend Universal Fan Fest Nights (subject to change).
 
An energetic block party will invite fans across every genre to share their passions and enthusiasm in fandom celebration, and an array of interactive activations will take place throughout the theme park, including live entertainment, cosplay and photo opportunities.
Here’s what guests and fans can expect at Universal Fan Fest Nights 2025:
 

• Star Trek: Red Alert—Inspired by the Star Trek universe that has entertained millions of fans, this daring walk-through experience will boldly take guests on an immersive adventure aboard the U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701-D on a mission to prevent an interstellar threat. Guests will find themselves transported to the year 2403, just as an otherworldly entity wreaks havoc on the ship. As the chaos ensues, guests will venture further into the Enterprise, navigating familiar Star Trek environments, from the ship’s engineering room to transporter pads, to the soul of the Starship Enterprise, the bridge—an original set piece featured in the third and final season of Star Trek: Picard—in a desperate quest to stop the perceived danger and restore peace aboard the ship. Laden with special effects, audio-visual effects, multi-sensory activations and themed performers, this all-original experience will create an unforgettable, awe-inspiring moment that will elevate Star Trek fandom to new levels.

 

• Back to the Future: Destination Hill Valley—This nostalgic experience is based on the 1985 Back to the Future blockbuster movie and invites guests to time travel back to 1955 Hill Valley alongside the film’s iconic characters. Time travel begins the moment guests climb aboard the Studio Tour “Fan Tram” and venture towards Courthouse Square, the original filming location for this classic film located on the Universal Studios world famous backlot.

 
Brimming with authenticity, Back to the Future: Destination Hill Valley will pay homage to this groundbreaking film by inserting guests into many familiar scenes with iconic props. From Hill Valley with the original Lyon Estate monuments to the Time Machine on display, guests will have the sensation of going back in time as they partake in the energetic recreation of the Enchantment Under the Sea dance and Hill Valley Festival plus experience a stunning recreation of the Clock Tower lightning strike, sending Marty back to the future multiple times each event night. 
 

• DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: Secrets of Waterdeep—Inspired by the World’s Greatest Roleplaying Game™, DUNGEONS & DRAGONS (D&D), this epic experience will welcome guests and fans to partake in a one-of-a-kind adventure and explore the fantastic world of D&D. Guests will join the Harpers—a heroic spy network—to foil a plot by the legendary beholder Xanathar and save the city of Waterdeep.

 
In creating this unique experience, Universal Studios Hollywood is collaborating with Jim Henson’s Creature Shop to create the legendary beholder Xanathar that will come to life within DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: Secrets of Waterdeep. For over 40 years, Jim Henson’s Creature Shop has been a world-renowned innovator in puppetry, animatronics and digital animation.
 

• One Piece: Grand Pirate Gathering—This unique experience is inspired by the long-running global hit anime series, One Piece, from creator Eiichiro Oda, that follows the adventures of Monkey D. Luffy and his Straw Hat Crew, including Zoro, Nami, Usopp and Sanji, on their quest to find “One Piece,” the legendary treasure of the former King of the Pirates, Gol D. Roger.  The Grand Pirate Gathering will transport guests into the series’ fictional world of pirates through an immersive and interactive experience, complete with iconic visuals and scenic environments that place fans at the heart of the action. Guests will also have time to enjoy uplifting meet and greet opportunities with different characters and as well as participate in themed interactive photo ops.

 

• Jujutsu Kaisen: Hunger of the Cursed—This anime experience, inspired by a widely popular Japanese manga and its anime adaptation, follows high school student Yuji Itadori after he accidently becomes the host of a powerful curse and joins Tokyo Jujutsu High School, an organization that fights the curses. This epic adventure will be transformed into an exciting film-based experience, which first debuted at Universal Studios Japan.

 

• The Wizarding World of Harry Potter—Guests and fans will have a chance to further engage in the theme park’s immersive land with all-new magical creature interactions, including the opportunity to meet the Niffler, a Baby Dragon and grand Occamy. The centerpiece of the experience will feature the visually spectacular Hogwarts™ Always light projection show designed to take guests on a whimsical journey through a school year at Hogwarts. Weaving together unforgettable music and incredible moments of wizardry, Hogwarts Always will shine bright as it comes to life set against the majestic backdrop of Hogwarts™ castle.

 

• SUPER NINTENDO WORLD: Let’s Go, Yoshi—This exciting addition to SUPER NINTENDO WORLD will mark the debut of beloved fan favorite Yoshi as a brand new meet and greet character within the land during Universal Fan Fest Nights. As part of Yoshi’s welcome to the land, guests will have a chance to interact with Yoshi as they engage in a scavenger hunt to locate all five colorful Yoshi eggs.  After completing this original quest, guests will reap the benefit of a very special reward with the unique opportunity to meet a different colored Yoshi. Plus, guests will be treated to celebratory drone moments that will illuminate the night sky throughout the evening.

 

• WICKED—This engaging meet and greet opportunity will feature the first-ever addition to Universal Studios Hollywood of the Elphaba and Glinda characters from Universal Pictures’ blockbuster movie.
  
  

Additionally, fans can look forward to an enticing menu of themed foods that Universal Studios Hollywood Executive Chef Julia Thrash will elevate to meteoric levels. New merchandise, including collectibles, apparel, drinkware, accessories and more, will debut in tandem with the grand opening of Universal Fan Fest Nights, inviting guests and fans to display their fandom during the event and beyond.
 
Tickets are on sale now with a variety of ticket offerings available. Click here to purchase tickets and for full Terms and Conditions. Details for each ticket type are subject to change.
 

• General Admission: General Admission ticket to Universal Fan Fest Nights.
• Universal Express: Admission to Universal Fan Fest Nights, including one-time (per day) express access to each in-world experience, ride and attraction. Does not include early event access.
• Universal Express Unlimited: Admission to Universal Fan Fest Nights, including unlimited express access (per day) to each in-world experience, ride and attraction. Does not include early event access.
• After 2PM Day/Night: Daytime General Admission to the theme park after 2pm and same day General Admission to Universal Fan Fest Nights.
• After 2PM Day/Night Universal Express: Daytime admission to the theme park after 2pm and same day to Universal Fan Fest Nights, including one-time (per day) express access to each ride, attraction and seated show during the day, plus one-time (per day) express access to each in-world experience, ride and attraction during the event.
• 2-Night General Admission: 2-Night General Admission access to Universal Fan Fest Nights. Blockout dates apply to second visit.
• Ultimate Fandom Pass: General Admission pass to enjoy up to all event nights of Universal Fan Fest Nights. No blockout dates on return visits. Does not include early event access.
• Early Access Ticket: Early access, beginning at 5:30pm (subject to change) to select Universal Fan Fest Nights in-world experiences prior to event opening. A Universal Fan Fest Nights admission ticket must be purchased separately.
• Fan Fest Nights VIP Tour: Enjoy VIP treatment of the event, including a shared, expertly guided walking tour of the in-world experiences, rides and attractions, as well as a gourmet dinner (alcoholic beverages excluded) in the private VIP dining room and complimentary valet parking.
• Pass Member Special Pricing:  Pass Members can take advantage of special online Pass Member pricing on General Admission tickets to Universal Fan Fest Nights when visiting on select nights.

 
Adding to the adventure, guests will be able to experience select theme park attractions 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,” “Revenge of the Mummy: The Ride” and “The Simpsons Ride™”.
 
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