{"id":18044,"date":"2025-02-25T06:04:00","date_gmt":"2025-02-25T06:04:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/losangeleslifeandstyle.com\/?p=18044"},"modified":"2025-02-26T06:04:34","modified_gmt":"2025-02-26T06:04:34","slug":"universal-studios-hollywood-announces-the-introduction-of-wicked-characters-at-universal-fan-fest-nights","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/losangeleslifeandstyle.com\/?p=18044","title":{"rendered":"Universal Studios Hollywood Announces the Introduction of Wicked Characters at Universal Fan Fest Nights."},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Universal Studios Hollywood Announces the Introduction of\u00a0<em>Wicked<\/em>\u00a0Characters,<\/strong> <strong>Elphaba and Glinda, at Universal Fan Fest Nights, Inviting Guests and Fans to\u00a0<em>Defy Gravity<\/em><\/strong> <strong>as Part of the Theme Park\u2019s All-New After-Hours Event Tapping into<\/strong> <strong>Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Gaming and Anime<\/strong> <strong>Highly Anticipated Fandom Event to Feature Immersive In-World Experiences Inspired<\/strong> <strong>by Star Trek, Back to the Future, DUNGEONS &amp; DRAGONS, One Piece and Jujutsu Kaisen,<\/strong> <strong>as well as The Wizarding World of Harry Potter and SUPER NINTENDO WORLD<\/strong> &#8211; <strong>Visit\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.universalstudioshollywood.com\/web\/en\/us\/things-to-do\/events-and-seasonal-activities\/fan-fest-nights\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Universal Fan Fest Nights<\/strong><\/a><strong>\u00a0to Purchase Tickets;<\/strong> <strong>Additional Night Added to Due Popular Demand as Tickets are Selling Fast;<\/strong> <strong>Event Begins Friday, April 25 and Continues Select Nights Through Sunday, May 18, 2025<\/strong>.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/losangeleslifeandstyle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image003-5-jpg.avif\"><img data-dominant-color=\"232235\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #232235;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"364\" height=\"231\" data-id=\"18004\" src=\"https:\/\/losangeleslifeandstyle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image003-5-jpg.avif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18004 not-transparent\" srcset=\"https:\/\/losangeleslifeandstyle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image003-5-jpg.avif 364w, https:\/\/losangeleslifeandstyle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image003-5-300x190.avif 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 364px) 100vw, 364px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Universal City, California, February 25, 2025<\/strong> \u2013 Guests and fans of Universal Pictures\u2019 blockbuster hit\u00a0<em>Wicked<\/em>\u00a0will have a chance to\u00a0<em>rejoicify\u00a0<\/em>with\u00a0<em>Wicked<\/em>\u00a0characters, Elphaba and Glinda, when they make their West Coast theme park debut as part of\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.universalstudioshollywood.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Universal Studios Hollywood<\/a>\u2019s\u00a0imaginative all-new, after-hours, separately ticketed event,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.universalstudioshollywood.com\/web\/en\/us\/things-to-do\/events-and-seasonal-activities\/fan-fest-nights\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Universal Fan Fest Nights<\/a>, beginning Friday, April 25, 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/store.universalstudioshollywood.com\/PurchaseTickets.aspx?Ref=Lite&amp;View=FANFESTNIGHTS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tickets are now on sale<\/a>&nbsp;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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Elphaba and Glinda characters, fully adorned in familiar costumes from the film, will greet guests at the theme park\u2019s existing vibrant&nbsp;<em>Wicked<\/em>&nbsp;themed photo op, currently situated near the main entrance. As guests make their way into Universal Fan Fest Nights, they can look forward to&nbsp;<em>defying gravity<\/em>&nbsp;with these two&nbsp;<em>popular<\/em>&nbsp;characters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Feature Presentation store located within the theme park will offer guests a memorable&nbsp;<em>Wicked<\/em>&nbsp;experience with its large collection of exclusive&nbsp;<em>Wicked<\/em>&nbsp;inspired merchandise, from elevated apparel, home goods and accessories to toys and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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&nbsp;<em>really go there<\/em>&nbsp;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 &amp; DRAGONS, One Piece and Jujutsu Kaisen. Additionally, theme park favorites, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter\u2122 and SUPER NINTENDO WORLD\u2122 will offer special additions and introduce character and interactive elements during Universal Fan Fest Nights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here\u2019s what guests and fans can expect at Universal Fan Fest Nights 2025:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Star Trek: Red Alert<\/strong>\u2014Inspired by the\u00a0<em>Star Trek<\/em>\u00a0universe that has entertained millions of fans, this daring walk-through experience will boldly take guests on an immersive adventure aboard the\u00a0<em>U.S.S. Enterprise<\/em>\u00a0NCC-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\u00a0<em>Enterprise<\/em>, navigating familiar\u00a0<em>Star Trek<\/em>\u00a0environments, from the ship\u2019s engineering room to transporter pads, to the soul of the\u00a0<em>Starship Enterprise<\/em>, the bridge\u2014an original set piece featured in the third and final season of\u00a0<em>Star Trek: Picard<\/em>\u2014in 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\u00a0<em>Star Trek<\/em>\u00a0fandom to new levels.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Back to the Future: Destination Hill Valley<\/strong>\u2014This nostalgic experience is based on the 1985\u00a0<em>Back to the Future<\/em>\u00a0blockbuster movie and invites guests to time travel back to 1955 Hill Valley alongside the film\u2019s iconic characters. Time travel begins the moment guests climb aboard the Studio Tour \u201cFan Tram\u201d and venture towards Courthouse Square, the original filming location for this classic film located on the Universal Studios world famous backlot.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>DUNGEONS &amp; DRAGONS: Secrets of Waterdeep<\/strong>\u2014Inspired by the World\u2019s Greatest Roleplaying Game\u2122, DUNGEONS &amp; DRAGONS (D&amp;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&amp;D. Guests will join the Harpers\u2014a heroic spy network\u2014to foil a plot by the legendary beholder Xanathar and save the city of Waterdeep.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In creating this unique experience, Universal Studios Hollywood is collaborating with Jim Henson\u2019s Creature Shop to create the legendary beholder Xanathar that will come to life within DUNGEONS &amp; DRAGONS: Secrets of Waterdeep. For over 40 years, Jim Henson\u2019s Creature Shop has been a world-renowned innovator in puppetry, animatronics and digital animation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>One Piece: Grand Pirate Gathering<\/strong>\u2014This unique experience is inspired by the long-running global hit anime series,\u00a0<em>One Piece<\/em>, 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 \u201cOne Piece,\u201d the legendary treasure of the former King of the Pirates, Gol D. Roger.\u00a0 The Grand Pirate Gathering will transport guests into the series\u2019 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.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Jujutsu Kaisen: Hunger of the Cursed<\/strong>\u2014This 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.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The Wizarding World of Harry Potter<\/strong>\u2014Guests and fans will have a chance to further engage in the theme park\u2019s 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\u2122 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\u2122 castle.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>SUPER NINTENDO WORLD: Let\u2019s Go, Yoshi<\/strong>\u2014This 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\u2019s 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.\u00a0 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.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>WICKED<\/strong>\u2014This engaging meet and greet opportunity will feature the first-ever addition to Universal Studios Hollywood of the Elphaba and Glinda characters from Universal Pictures\u2019 blockbuster movie.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a>Tickets are on sale now with a variety of ticket offerings available. Click&nbsp;<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/store.universalstudioshollywood.com\/PurchaseTickets.aspx?Ref=Lite&amp;View=FANFESTNIGHTS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>&nbsp;to purchase tickets and for full Terms and Conditions. Details for each ticket type are subject to change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>General Admission<\/strong>: General Admission ticket to Universal Fan Fest Nights.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Universal<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>Express<\/strong>: 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.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Universal Express Unlimited<\/strong>: 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.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>After 2PM Day\/Night<\/strong>: Daytime General Admission to the theme park after 2pm and same day General Admission to Universal Fan Fest Nights.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>After 2PM Day\/Night Universal Express<\/strong>: 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.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2-Night General Admission:<\/strong>\u00a02-Night General Admission access to Universal Fan Fest Nights. Blockout dates apply to second visit.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ultimate Fandom Pass<\/strong>: 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.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Early Access Ticket<\/strong>: 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.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fan Fest Nights VIP Tour<\/strong>: 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.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pass Member Special Pricing<\/strong>:\u00a0 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.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Adding to the adventure, guests will be able to experience select theme park attractions open during the event, including \u201cMario Kart\u2122: Bowser\u2019s Challenge,\u201d \u201cHarry Potter and the Forbidden Journey\u2122,\u201d \u201cFlight of the Hippogriff\u2122,\u201d \u201cJurassic World\u2014The Ride,\u201d \u201cDespicable Me Minion Mayhem,\u201d \u201cRevenge of the Mummy: The Ride\u201d and \u201cThe Simpsons Ride\u2122\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For more information visit&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.universalstudioshollywood.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.UniversalStudiosHollywood.com<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.universalstudioshollywood.com\/FanFestNights\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Universal Fan Fest Nights<\/a>,&nbsp;follow @UniFanFestNights on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/unifanfestnights\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Instagram<\/a>,&nbsp;visit Universal Studios Hollywood on&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/universalstudioshollywood\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Facebook<\/a>&nbsp;and follow @UniStudios on&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.instagram.com\/UniStudios\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Instagram<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.twitter.com\/UniStudios\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">X.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Universal Studios Hollywood Announces the Introduction of\u00a0Wicked\u00a0Characters, Elphaba and Glinda, at Universal Fan Fest Nights, Inviting Guests and Fans to\u00a0Defy Gravity as Part of the Theme Park\u2019s 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 &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/losangeleslifeandstyle.com\/?p=18044\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Universal Studios Hollywood Announces the Introduction of Wicked Characters at Universal Fan Fest Nights.<\/span> <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":18004,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[1496,1372,1343,1353,3770],"class_list":["post-18044","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-pantages-theatre-hollywood-2019-season","tag-city-of-santa-clarita","tag-la-life-and-style","tag-los-angeles-life-and-style","tag-universal-studios-hollywood","tag-wicked"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/losangeleslifeandstyle.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18044","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/losangeleslifeandstyle.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/losangeleslifeandstyle.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/losangeleslifeandstyle.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/losangeleslifeandstyle.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=18044"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/losangeleslifeandstyle.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18044\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":18048,"href":"https:\/\/losangeleslifeandstyle.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18044\/revisions\/18048"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/losangeleslifeandstyle.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/18004"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/losangeleslifeandstyle.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=18044"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/losangeleslifeandstyle.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=18044"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/losangeleslifeandstyle.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=18044"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}