Universal Studios Hollywood (USH) Discussion Thread

[tndank]

Rumors are suggesting a roaming throng of Megans in Orlando. Seems last minute. 

[ryder]

They haven't announced any scare zones, nor the rumored 2 shows (the Waterworld space and Dreamworks theater), so they could still be incorporated in any of those capacities.

[PKI Jizzman]

Check out F&F coaster construction progress as of today! They seem to be working on it almost all day and night. more and more track going in and progress on the dual load station.  

[jedimaster1227]

Universal Studios Hollywood has released a ton of new details about their first ever Universal Fan Fest Nights. This new event features live entertainment, walk throughs and themed experiences, exclusive food & beverage and character offerings, all in an extra-ticket event. Tickets for the event are now on sale.

https://www.universalstudioshollywood.com/hhn/en/us/things-to-do/events-and-seasonal-activities/fan-fest-nights

A Night of Fandom Awaits

Universal Fan Fest Nights - an all-new after hours event with the fandoms you love in one place, every event night. Celebrate with other fans the best of Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Gaming, and Anime like never before.


Step into the worlds of 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™.



Geek out for real with in-world experiences, celebratory moments, themed food, and exclusive merchandise that takes fandom to a whole new level.

Celebrate Your Favorite Franchises
Every Event Night—All in One Place

Select Nights April 25–May 18, 2025

Boldly go on an immersive Star Trek adventure aboard the U.S.S. Enterprise-D and enter the iconic bridge featured in Star Trek: Picard.

• Boldly Go Where No One Has Gone Before
  • The most immersive Star Trek adventure awaits you in an all-new journey into the heart of the U.S.S. Enterprise-D, with must-have merchandise and exclusive themed food. Grab your favorite cosplay, gather your crew, and set course on an unforgettable evening.

• A New Star Trek Adventure Begins!
  • At Star Trek: Red Alert, embark on an out-of-this world adventure aboard the legendary starship U.S.S. Enterprise-D as a mysterious entity wreaks havoc through the ship's systems! Star Trek: Red Alert is a daring walkthrough experience featuring many familiar locations from the legendary franchise including the iconic Bridge—a screen used set piece from the Paramount+ original series Star Trek: Picard.

• Engage your Appetite!
  • With space travel comes worldly cuisine. Send your tastebuds on an adventure at Quark’s Cafe with special themed food such as the Tribble Truffle Trio and refreshing worldly drinks. Also, don't miss the 10 Forward Bar where you can indulge on specially crafted drinks such as the Ceti Eel Margarita and so much more.
• Must be 21+ with valid photo ID to purchase and consume alcoholic beverages.
• Starfleet Essentials
  • Make it so. With new Star Trek apparel, accessories, and collectibles.

 

Go Back to Hill Valley in 1955, just like Marty McFly, and relive iconic film moments from Back to the Future at Courthouse Square.

• Where We’re Going, We Don’t Need
Imagination
  • Take the Universal Fan Tram Back to the Future and enter Hill Valley in the ultimate time traveling adventure. Check out the authentic Courthouse Square from the film and meet your favorite characters like Doc Brown and Marty McFly along the way.
• Time Travel to the Real Courthouse Square
  • Travel back to Hill Valley in 1955, just like Marty McFly! Relive iconic film moments from Back to the Future as Courthouse Square comes to life. Take a photo in your cosplay with Einstein and the iconic Time Machine, experience the Enchantment Under the Sea dance along with a recreation of the Clock Tower lightning strike that sends Marty back to the future.

• Dine on a Timeless Menu
  • Prepare to rock around the clock with 50s themed food and retro beverages.
• Back to the Future Goodies
  • Going back to 1955 is fun, but having proof you did is even better. Discover all-new apparel, accessories, collectibles and more.

Embark on a DUNGEONS & DRAGONS adventure with fellow Harpers to save Waterdeep from Xanathar.

• Prepare for Adventure!
  • Get your dice ready. Adventure as your favorite class as the World’s Greatest Role-Playing Game™ becomes a reality. Enter Waterdeep in an immersive walkthrough experience, meet in a tavern, and shop the themed merchandise.

• Fight to Save Waterdeep
  • Join fellow Harpers on a DUNGEONS & DRAGONS quest to save Waterdeep from the clutches of the notorious beholder, Xanathar the Beholder, in the in-world action-packed DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: Secrets of Waterdeep.

• Take a Breather at The First Roll Tavern
  • For any fan who’s dreamed of visiting the Sword Coast, your time has come. After your quest through Waterdeep, reward yourself with a beverage like an Eldritch Blast at DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: The First Roll Tavern.
  • Must be 21+ with valid photo ID to purchase and consume alcoholic beverages.

• DUNGEONS & DRAGONS Merchandise
  • Calling all Wizards, Rogues, Fighters and fans! Enhance your cosplay with must-have DUNGEONS & DRAGONS accessories and browse themed apparel and collectibles.

 

Get ready to sail into the world of One Piece and meet Luffy and the Straw Hat Crew.

• Set Sail with Luffy and the Straw Hat Crew
  • Prepare for a night of piracy and cosplay (subject to Cosplay Costume Guidelines) as you enter the swashbuckling Fan Zone of One Piece. Meet with the Straw Hat Crew and grab your merchandise and themed provisions fit for any pirate.
• One Piece: Grand Pirate Gathering
  • Adventures await in the swashbuckling Fan Zone of One Piece. Get ready to meet Luffy and his Straw Hat Crew, like Zoro, Nami, Usopp, and Sanji. Capture all the fun with interactive photo opportunities and join the ranks of the most wanted pirates with the help of sketch artists.

• Dine Like a Pirate
  • Get a taste of One Piece with a special themed menu featuring savory bites and sweet offerings, all inspired by your favorite characters.
• One Piece Treasures
  • Go full on pirate and make your status official by getting sketched as a wanted pirate and score unique merchandise.

Watch Yuji Itadori and his friends in a heroic Jujutsu Kaisen battle.

• Really Go All Out with Jujutsu Kaisen
  • From the pages of the widely popular manga, comes an anime adaptation of the world of Jujutsu Kaisen. Watch Yuji Itadori and friends take on a sorcery battle, shop themed merchandise and get beyond cursed with unique snacks.
• Welcome to a World of Sorcery
  • Watch this big screen adventure inside our DreamWorks Theatre, Jujutsu Kaisen: Hunger of the Cursed. Follow Yuji Itadori as he embarks on a journey from becoming the host of a powerful curse to learning how to fight it and other curses alongside fellow students at Tokyo Jujutsu High School.
• Dig Into Powerful Jujutsu Kaisen Snacks
  • Really Go into the world of sorcery and indulge in Jujutsu Kaisen inspired bites.
• Jujutsu Kaisen Themed Merchandise
  • Add a touch of sorcery to your cosplay (subject to Cosplay Costume Guidelines) and shop the Jujutsu Kaisen apparel, accessories and collectibles.

Discover new fan experiences like encountering a Niffler, baby dragon, or Occamy, and celebrate your house pride at Hogwarts™ Always, a breathtaking new show.

• An Evening in the Wizarding World Awaits
  • Wizards, witches, and Muggles™ unite for an evening of magical experiences. Come and celebrate everything that The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ has to offer from attractions to new magical creatures, a stunning new projection show, new themed food, beverages, and merchandise offerings.
• Casting a New Spell on the Night
  • Experience the wonder of Hogwarts™ Always, a breathtaking show that takes you on a magical journey through a school year at Hogwarts™. Enjoy unforgettable music and incredible moments of wizardry, all set against the majestic backdrop of Hogwarts™ castle.

• Encounter Magical Creatures
  • Hogsmeade has recently become even livelier with magical creatures. Now is your chance to meet a baby dragon, Occamy and yes, a Niffler who loves shiny, sparkling treasures.

• Dining & Shopping
  • New Evening Feasts at the Three Broomsticks™
    • Celebrate your house pride with a special evening feast. Satiate your appetite with a spellbinding three course dinner at the Three Broomsticks™. And don’t forget to top it off with a Butterbeer™.
    • Reservations required.

• Magical Finds Await: New Merchandise
  • Add some new magic to your cosplay with the debut of the latest merchandise. Be the first to get the new Collector’s Edition interactive wand, exclusive to Universal Studios Hollywood, or the entire collection of Pygmy Puff-inspired merch that will enchant any magical creature lover.

Step into SUPER NINTENDO WORLD™ for a special Yoshi celebration and other experiences.

• Let’s Go, Yoshi
  • Universal Fan Fest Nights will mark the debut of fan-favorite, Yoshi, as a new meet and greet character in SUPER NINTENDO WORLD™. Search for hidden Yoshi eggs in a fun scavenger hunt and celebrate with drone moments that will light up the night sky. You’ll also have a chance to meet Mario and friends, and ride Mario Kart™: Bowser’s Challenge.
• Hello Yoshi
  • Meet and Greet Yoshi at SUPER NINTENDO WORLD™
  • Get ready for a meet and greet you’ll never forget featuring the legendary Yoshi. 
Let’s go!
    • Can You Find Yoshi’s Hidden Eggs?
• Search for Yoshi’s hidden eggs on a fun-filled scavenger hunt throughout the
Mushroom Kingdom.
  • Nightly Drone Moments
    • Ooh! Ahh! Watch celebratory drone moments illuminate the night sky.
• Tasty Yoshi Menu Items at Toadstool Cafe™
  • Visit Toadstool Cafe™ to fuel up on Yoshi themed food and specialty beverage to commemorate Yoshi’s arrival at Universal Studios Hollywood.
    • Reservations required.
• Yoshi Merchandise and More
  • Stock up on new Yoshi wearable merchandise that is the perfect addition to your SUPER NINTENDO WORLD™ collection.

[PKI Jizzman]

Fan Fest Nights is going to be incredible!!

[KBrylczyk]

Glad to see that something is FINALLY coming out of that rumor for Courthouse Square.  I recall years ago seeing murmurings of them making it a regular stop for the backlot tour, but at night they'd re-enact the DeLorean being sent back via lightning strike, with an actual DeLorean (recreation, I'm sure) speeding through the street and disappearing in a flash of light and fire.  This was back when I still lived in Vegas and I eagerly waited for an announcement that never came.

Everything else listed seems rather mediocre, more or less a port of the things they do as USJ where you can look at some props and recreations of sets but nothing really engaging.  I'm hoping the Star Trek thing is more or less a rebuild of the Star Trek Experience from the Vegas Hilton.  Both attractions offered there were top notch, even though they ended in a simple simulator or 4D movie.  The overall experience of being beamed up and walking through the Enterprise as it came under attack was extremely immersive and well-done.