If you’re heading to Universal Studios Hollywood’s Fan Fest Nights this Spring, you better make room for food. In addition to all of the events and experiences at the after-hours event, they’ve unveiled a new menu of food and drink options as well.
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 will also 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 withvodka, 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: Abrick 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: Freshbeer battered cod, served with chips, smashed peas and grilled lemon
- Toad in the Hole: VeganYorkshire 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.
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