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4/14/2026 0 Comments Universal Fan Fest Nights Takes Guests on a Whimsical Journey with Food and Merchandise Inspired by the Event’s Signature ExperiencesUniversal Fan Fest Nights Takes Guests on a Whimsical Journey with Food and Merchandise Inspired by the Event’s Signature Experiences—Scooby-Doo Meets The Universal Monsters, ONE PIECE, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon, Dungeons & Dragons and SUPER NINTENDO WORLD Visit Universal Fan Fest Nights to Purchase Tickets Now; Event Begins Thursday, April 23 and Continues Select Nights Through Saturday, May 16 Universal City, California, April 14, 2026 – Universal Fan Fest Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood serves up an all-new decadent menu and exclusive merchandise inspired by this year’s marquee experiences. Fans will be delighted when the highly-anticipated event kicks off on Thursday, April 23 and continues select nights through Saturday, May 16, 2026. Tickets can be purchased here. Curated by Universal Studios Hollywood’s Executive Chef Julia Thrash, guests can eat their way through this year’s line-up of fandoms. Here’s a “taste” of what fans can expect from the carefully crafted menu inspired by their respective experiences: Scooby-Doo Meets The Universal Monsters Throughout Little Europe, guests can find Scooby Snacks as well as the Super Shaggy Sandwich, a stacked club sandwich sharable with your own Mystery Gang. Additionally, fans can satisfy their monstrous hunger with a Universal Monsters 22” Dog. ONE PIECE The popular “Sanji’s Galley” returns with a new, expanded location at Hollywood & Dine. Entrée items include Luffy’s Meat on the Bone, Sanji’s Seafood Fried Rice, Franky’s Loco Moco Burger, Brook’s Spicy Katsu, Jinbe’s Watermelon Salad and Pirate’s Bounty Funnel Cake. For dessert, fans can dive into Luffy’s Straw Hat mousse dome or the fan favorite Chopper Cupcake. Additionally, a selection of themed mocktails will be available at the new Grand Pirate Den, where fans can celebrate their victories after watching the new show. The Wizarding World of Harry Potter Guests can head over to the Three Broomsticks for traditional British pub fare, including Scotch Eggs, Welsh Rarebit, Toad in the Hole, Curry Chicken, Classic Sunday Roast and Classic English Fish and Chips. For a sweet treat, don’t miss the new Three Broomsticks Dessert Flight or the Hippogriff Brown Sugar & Oat Trifle. Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Fans of the popular Manga and Anime can celebrate “In the name of the Moon” with all-new items this year. A special bento box combo meal will be available, including a spicy tuna onigiri, a Moonlight Love Sparkle drink and Tuxedo Mask’s Raspberry Rose Sandwich Cookie. Nearby, Sailor fans can also find a Moon Scepter Churro and Mystery Box Cupcakes. Dungeons & Dragons The fan-favorite “First Roll Tavern” makes its return to the Lower Lot. Gamers can nosh on Cockatrice Hot Wings, Dragon Egg Cheesecake, Gelatinous Cube, Ranger’s Mark sandwich and Beholder’s Brew Fondue as well as a selection of themed alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Must be 21+ with valid Photo ID to purchase and consume alcoholic beverages. SUPER NINTENDO WORLD Guests can enjoy the colorful Yoshi celebration with three specially themed smoothies prepared by Chef Toad, with flavors representing the green, yellow and purple Yoshis. A special drink bottle featuring the Green Yoshi and its signature Yoshi Egg will be available for purchase. Guests looking to get the most out of their gastronomic experience can purchase the Universal Fan Fest Nights Dining Pass. The specialty pass allows fans to enjoy a total of six items on their visit date for a single price, including two eligible entrée items and four eligible side, snack, dessert or beverage items. The Dining Pass is redeemable at participating food and beverage locations only and is only available during Universal Fan Fest Nights. Additional restrictions apply. 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. Hero items include colorful Yoshi character shirts, shoulder pals and a headband, original Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon items, a ONE PIECE Spirit Jersey as well as Scooby-Doo and Universal Monsters cross-over apparel and items inspired by Forbidden Forest: Search for the Hippogriff. Merchandise will be available for purchase inside the theme park, on Universal CityWalk and at https://shopuniversal.com/shop. Fans are encouraged to cosplay or attend the event dressed in their favorite fandom attire (subject to Cosplay Costume Guidelines). To kick off Universal Fan Fest Nights, guests can jump start their evening at Universal CityWalk Hollywood with limited time themed offerings at participating restaurants: NBC Sports Grill & Brew (ONE PIECE), Voodoo Doughnut (Scooby-Doo), The Toothsome Chocolate Emporium & Savory Feast Kitchen (Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon) and Vivo Italian Kitchen (DUNGEONS & DRAGONS). 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. Additional Food and Merch Pics
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4/10/2026 0 Comments Universal Orlando Resort Prepares for Exciting New Experiences at Universal CityWalk - The Epicenter of Awesome
Universal Orlando Resort is continuing its unprecedented momentum with the upcoming debut of several new experiences at Universal CityWalk – the destination’s entertainment complex featuring delicious dining, shopping and non-stop excitement from day to night. New experiences on the way include:
 Flight Deck Roller Coaster Reborn as ‘The DareDeviler’ with New Trains Offering Elevated Thrills and Enhanced Comfort VAUGHAN, ON (April 7, 2026) –– Canada’s Wonderland, the country’s premier amusement park, today unveiled what’s new for the 2026 season, launching May 3. Highlights include the transformation of Flight Deck into The DareDeviler, along with a full slate of events and entertainment – featuring the return of Brew & BBQ in June, and three new live shows spanning cirque, acrobatics and musical performance. The park’s flagship candy shop has also undergone renovation to offer an expanded and elevated confectionery experience with a new assortment of handcrafted treats. A NEW SEASON OF SIGNATURE THRILLS After its record‑breaking debut last year, AlpenFury continues to lead Canada’s Wonderland’s unmatched coaster collection in 2026. The attraction is Canada’s longest, tallest and fastest launch coaster and holds the world record for the most inversions on a launch coaster, with nine. Building on that momentum, the park is also unveiling a bold reimagining of a longtime favourite. Originally introduced as Top Gun in 1995, the inverted roller coaster formerly known as Flight Deck will debut early summer as The DareDeviler, re‑themed to align with the original vision of the Grande World Expo area. Guests can relive the daring spirit of early aviation as they soar, dive, and twist through the legacy of a legendary stunt plane built to thrill the world. Enhanced by targeted track refinements and new trains, the ride delivers a smoother, more immersive experience, featuring improved seating and open, vest‑style restraints for greater comfort and visibility. “We’re excited to breathe new life into one of our classic roller coasters,” said Heather Hill, park manager. “With The DareDeviler, we’re elevating the thrill experience with a smoother, more comfortable ride—while AlpenFury continues to deliver the record‑breaking excitement that thrilled guests last season and will again in 2026.” In addition, guests will have the chance to enjoy The DareDeviler IPA, a refreshingly bold, craft‑inspired beer with bright citrus aromas, presented in partnership with Something in the Water Brewing Co. Inspired by the popular beer styles of the Grande World Expo era, the brew delivers a refreshing, easy‑drinking option tailored for sunny days and high‑energy park adventures. BREW & BBQ RETURNS TO SUMMER EVENTS LINEUP The 2026 season at Canada’s Wonderland will also feature four seasons of events. The lineup includes:
EXCITING LIVE ENTERTAINMENT FOR ALL AGES In addition to these events, Canada’s Wonderland also will feature world-class live entertainment through the summer, including the return of the Victoria Falls High Divers and performances with Snoopy and the PEANUTS™ gang. NEW shows this year include:
For more info, including showtimes visit the website. NEW FOOD, DRINKS AND CANDY SHOP GLOW-UP The season serves up an exciting mix of new food and drink experiences across the park, with highlights including:
The former Sweet Shoppe on International Street has been reimagined as The Sweet Spot, an elevated confectionery experience featuring custom white cabinetry, embossed ceilings, and a larger, refreshed space. The transformed store will offer an expanded assortment of handcrafted treats, including Tanghulu – fresh fruit skewers coated in a glossy, hardened sugar syrup – for a visually striking and indulgent sweet stop. PARK POLICY UPDATE At Canada’s Wonderland, we’re committed to providing a safe, enjoyable environment for all our guests. This season, the park is implementing a chaperone policy beginning May 1. As of 4 p.m. daily, all guests ages 15 years old or younger must be accompanied by a chaperone who is at least 21 years old in order to be admitted or to remain in the park. One chaperone may accompany no more than 10 guests aged 15 or younger per day. For full policy details visit the park’s Code of Conduct online. SEASON PASSES AVAILABLE NOW Guests can get unlimited access to the park, Splash Works and summer events through Labour Day with a Silver Pass, now available for only $89*. Season Passes include in-park discounts on food and merchandise, bring-a-friend ticket discounts, early ride time on select dates and more. Guests who purchase a Gold Pass will receive access to all four seasons, including Halloween Haunt and WinterFest. New for 2026, Gold Passholders will also get unlimited access to regional Six Flags parks including Cedar Point and Darien Lake. For more information on Season Passes, tickets, events or entertainment, visit canadaswonderland.com. *Online only. Plus processing fee up to $9.99 & applicable taxes. About Canada’s Wonderland Canada’s Wonderland, located in Vaughan, Ontario, is a 300-acre theme park with more than 200 attractions including 18 roller coasters, and is the home to Splash Works, a 20-acre water park. Canada’s Wonderland is owned and operated by Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (NYSE: FUN), North America’s largest regional amusement-resort operator with 21 amusement parks, 14 water parks and nine resort properties across 13 states in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. The Company also manages an amusement park in Saudi Arabia. Focused on its purpose of making people happy, Six Flags provides fun, immersive and memorable experiences to millions of guests every year with world-class coasters, themed rides, thrilling water parks, resorts and a portfolio of beloved intellectual property such as Looney Tunes®, DC Comics® and PEANUTS®. Related Videos
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Six Flags Discovery Kingdom debuted a pair of three-month-old white Bengal tiger cubs, joining the diverse animal ambassadors currently in the park’s care. This was the first debut of tiger cubs in over twelve years for the Northern California park.
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Universal Fan Fest Nights Debuts Forbidden Forest: Search for the Hippogriff, an All-New Experience in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios Hollywood, Select Nights from Thursday, April 23 Through Saturday, May 16 Visit Universal Fan Fest Nights to Purchase Tickets; All Experiences and Activations Included Every Event Night Universal City, California, April 2, 2026 – This all-original Universal Fan Fest Nights experience, Forbidden Forest: Search for the Hippogriff, at Universal Studios Hollywood dares witches, wizards and Muggles to venture into the Forbidden Forest in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter on a journey to rescue this esteemed magical creature. Tickets are now available for purchase to attend Universal Fan Fest Nights, which runs for a limited 12-nights only: April 23-25; May 1-3, 7-9, 14-16, 2026. This exciting experience invites Universal Fan Fest Nights guests to step into an adventure that will take place within an all-new outdoor environment created exclusively for this limited time event. With guidance from a Hogwarts Magical Creatures professor, guests will embark on an exciting walk-through adventure within the Forbidden Forest where they will encounter an array of magical creatures and familiar beasts, from pixies to owls and spiders as well as the infamous Monster Book of Monsters, as they forge ahead on a daring nighttime mission. A series of obstacles will interrupt their journey, challenging them to summon their bravery and spellbinding skills in order to rescue the Hippogriff. Universal Fan Fest Nights is an after-hours, separately ticketed event that celebrates the exhilarating world of fandom through immersive and interactive in-world experiences created by the theme park’s renowned and highly creative entertainment team in collaboration with esteemed industry experts. Featuring a spectrum of inspirational categories, Universal Fan Fest Nights will welcome guests to embrace a variety of eclectic worlds that celebrate and elevate fandom favorites alongside live entertainment, character interactions, cosplay, photo opportunities, curated food, beverages and merchandise. Universal Fan Fest Nights will feature an array of exciting experiences and activations that will be included every event night for guests to enjoy. Universal Fan Fest Nights will also feature these in-world experiences:
This engaging experience features the legendary beholder Xanathar, uniquely created by the masterful puppeteer, Jim Henson’s Creature Shop. For over 40 years, Jim Henson’s Creature Shop has been a world-renowned innovator in puppetry, animatronics and digital animation.
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Adding to the adventure, guests can also 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,” “TRANSFORMERS™: The Ride—3D,” “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. |
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