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
BACK TO THE FUTURE: DESTINATION HILL VALLEY
Mel’s Diner
Outatime Cookie: Chocolate malt cookie with crunchie pieces and chocolate pieces and garnished with edible flame colored icing
The Time Machine: Pastrami melt with Swiss cheese and cabbage slaw served on toasted sourdough
Flux Capacitor Patty Melt: All-beef patty, sweet caramelized onions, American cheese and Thousand Island dressing served on a Flux Capacitor branded sourdough
Doc Brown’s Chicken Pot Pie: Chicken pot pie dusted with crispy cheddar cheese flakes
Time Traveler’s Malt Shake: Vanilla ice cream, blue raspberry sauce and whipped cream topped with blue and silver sprinkles with a cherry on top
DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: SECRETS OF WATERDEEP
The First Roll Tavern at Jurassic Cove
Hunter’s Mark: Marinated beef, arugula and cheese served on a ciabatta roll
Beholder’s Brew Fondue: Rosemary and onion tavern loaf served with creamy beer fondue
Traveler’s Rations: Dried fruit, hardtack, cheese and dried meats
Fireball: Spicey chocolate brownie with a strawberry, chili and lime filling and topped with pop rocks
Gelatinous Cube: Blue raspberry gummy filled with candy bones and sugar weapons
The Eldritch Blast: A neon green cocktail made with vodka, apple and kiwi syrup, lemon juice, lemon / lime soda, edible green glitter, edible electric dust, kiwi popping boba and a mint sprig
Red Dragon’s Breath: A cherry red cocktail made with tequila, dragon fruit syrup, lime juice, jalapeno, and hibiscus ginger beer served over dry ice
Goodberry: A brick red cocktail made with white rum, blackberry syrup, lavender syrup, lemon juice, and soda water and garnished with candy
Charm Person: A golden yellow cocktail made with spiced rum, elderflower liqueur, lime juice, honey and mango syrup and garnished with habanero, chili and lime and a tamarind infused straw
Beholder’s Blueberry Shandy: Draft beer, lemonade and blueberry syrup and garnished with blueberries
Beholder’s Brew: Draft beer
ONE PIECE: GRAND PIRATE GATHERING
Sanji’s Galley at Cocina Mexicana
Franky’s Cola Barbacoa: Shredded beef tacos topped with pickled onion, jalapeno and cilantro served with a side of tortilla chips
Luffy’s Meat on a Bone: Braised ribs topped with mole, sesame seeds and cilantro
Zoro’s Torta: Grilled shrimp with chile lime crema, cabbage slaw and avocados with a side of tortilla chips
Sanji’s Chicken Adobo: Marinated chicken simmered in a blend of chili and garlic served over Spanish rice, refried beans and cotija cheese brow
Straw Hat Crew Nachos: Tortilla chips layered with Caribbean jerk chicken, queso, pineapple salsa and cilantro
Pirate’s Plunder Chips and Dip: Tortilla chips served with a trio of dipping sauces
Chopper Cupcake: Vanilla sponge cake filled with crispy cotton candy pieces, topped with cotton candy frosting and chocolate cookie antlers
Devil Fruit Concha: Sweet bread roll with ginger pineapple filling
Namie’s Tangerine Breeze: Tasty orange beverage made with tangerine and lime juice, honey syrup and club soda, garnished with a tangerine slice and mint sprig
Nico Robin’s Tropical Iced Tea: Black iced tea, pineapple juice, coconut water and honey, topped with a pineapple wedge, pineapple frond and fresh raspberries
Thousand Sunny Donut: Donut filled with mango, chili and lime, emblazoned with an edible Thousand Sunny emblem. This treat will also be available at Voodoo Doughnut at Universal CityWalk Hollywood.
JUJUTSU KAISEN: HUNGER OF THE CURSED
Re-themed DreamWorks concession cart
Sukuna Cursed Crunch: Red velvet cookie with white chocolate chips
Ten Shadows Churro: Chocolate and cream sandwich cookie drizzled with vanilla frosting atop a powdered sugar churro drizzled with chocolate frosting
Yuji’s Chocolate Brownie: Vanilla and Chocolate churros coated in vanilla and chocolate icing, sprinkles and printed token
Nobara’s Strawberry Hammer Smash: A frozen strawberry beverage with sweet and spicy chili and lime rim and garnished with a fresh strawberry
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
SUPER NINTENDO WORLD: LET’S GO YOSHI
At Toadstool Cafe, guests can enjoy two Yoshi themed items prepared by Chef Toad.
Yoshi’s Smoothie (Apple Melon): Bursting with the flavors of green apple and honeydew melon with a touch of milk for creaminess and topped with whipped cream, honeydew melon syrup and a mint sprig
Yoshi’s Fettuccini Alfredo: Pesto alfredo sauce, grilled chicken, broccoli and mushrooms topped with Yoshi Egg bread
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.
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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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