r/UniversalHollywood

I had a reservation and I got an email out of nowhere canceling it!! I made it about a week and half ago, is there any way I can get it back?

Made reservations for tommorow at 10pm, but just got an email that my reservation has been modified and to cancel or confirm it, weirdly got changed to 4:30pm tommorow. My group would prefer going in the night, around when I placed the reservation for, but don't know if you need to have a reservation for Toadstool Cafe during FanFest. All help and advice appreciated.

Hi guys, I’m sure not many people will see this as it’s a busy night however has anyone seen like those little magnetic blue yoshi’s on the floor? Maybe near the water works for fan fest . We bought it today and when she realized we lost it she started crying. Please if anyone sees it if you can return it to the lost and found or reply to this post. Much is appreciated
We lost it around 10:50-11:00 ish

Hi everyone! I was wondering about the discounts that a gold pass member or student could get for FFN.

I'm unaware of any typical student discounts in the park (other than student tickets available in school portals) and I know that there's the 15% off with the gold pass, with free parking and such.

I know in the student portal, depending on the day, FFN is anywhere between $64-81, so I was planning on just going to the park before like 5 or 6, so I can secure parking without needing to pay extra for FFN, and paying for the extra FFN ticket there.

For gold pass members/students, is there any discount on the ticket, or is it just $49 + $20 for early access like everyone else?

Also, for people who have been there, do you recommend early access if you're a gold pass member, since technically you can stay in the park and keep your car parked in the garage, just not enter areas yet?

Thanks again!!

Hi!! I was able to purchase my ticket for fan fest in the park for $40 w my pass. Does anyone know if we can buy more than one day?

hi everybody, my sister and i are going to fan fest on may2nd this saturday. we had gotten the 2pm+fan fest tickets and were wondering if anyone had any tips on how to maximize our time while we’re at the park.

also if you have any recommendations on any of the food/drink please lmk! any input is greatly appreciated :)

The park closes at 6:00 PM tomorrow, the same time as early access to Fan Fest Nights. Does that mean that between 6:00 PM and 7:30 PM, the only things that will be open are the select Fan Fest Nights experiences / shows? Or will some of the rides open during Fan Fest Nights also be open? Thanks for your help!

We took our daughter to Universal for the first time today and we told her that there are 4 main "rides" (Jaws, King Kong, Fast & Furious, Earthquake) and a bunch of other interactive sets. When we went today they didn't do the flooded Mexican village, F&F, Wisteria Lane, or Whoville. The Movie Car area was changed and they added the set from NOPE which I didn't really understand. When did all of this change?

As the title says. We already know we want those yummy desserts that are everywhere. That mystery Sailor Moon cupcake? Can't wait.

But, my teen is a bit of a picky eater for dinner. I'm leaning towards taking him to get the fried chicken, but I am having a hard time nailing down exactly what is offered for dinner specials at FanFest. I see the Cochina stuff, but none of that interests him. What else is there that is special or should we just go to Toadstool?

1. Are there any Fan Fest items excluded from the Dining Pass (aside from being under $25 of value)? In addition to that, does anyone know where you can buy the physical Dining Pass by the park entrance?
2. What was the cost for general parking for this year's Fan Fest? My partner and I were thinking of doing the AMC trick but was wondering if it was even worth it.
3. What time do you guys think is good to arrive for rope drop since we plan to do the Harry Potter walkthrough experience but heard there was a really long wait time? We don't mind waiting about an hour but two is too much. So if we have arrive for rope drop around 7:00 PM or even a little earlier to get our HP wait time down to under an hour, that'd be awesome.
4. Is the Toad in the Hole any good? We were gonna eat at Three Broomsticks and just get 2 Fish & Chips since you can't really go wrong with those but I'm curious because I kind of wanted to try something different. I tried the Chicken Curry last year at Fan Fest and it was kind of bland, not sure if they made it better this year but I'd be open to eating that if it was better.

Thanks for the answers in advance everyone!

Hi all!! I have a universal trip in rough two weeks, and its been awhile since Ive went. I have a few questions, and im coming here for answers. Most are non issues, im just anxious right now and excited because i havent been since i was 9.

1. Is contactless payment accepted, or should i bring a physical card?

2. weather. I am located in norcal where its already 80s and I dont know what to wear to be comfortable and not too cold/hot (non issue i am just a fashion person im sorry)

3. will rides accept fanny packs around my chest? I always have anxiety about being robbed from my items if its in an open locker.

4. When getting into the park, is it a metal detector AND looking through/emptying bags? Ill only have my phone and wallet, but, ive always felt a little panicked because i might forget something.

Thats all!!!

I attended Universal Fan Fest Nights 2026 on opening night as media for Theme Park Magazine. For anyone on the fence about going, here are my thoughts:

Is it worth it? Absolutely. Several times throughout the night, I overheard people say they preferred Fan Fest Nights to Halloween Horror Nights. And it's more affordable than most other after-hours theme park events, which makes a real difference.

What was the best experience? Dungeons & Dragons: Secrets of Waterdeep. The story, effects, acting, sound, and lighting all came together in a way I didn't expect. The Xanathar puppet built by Jim Henson's Creature Shop is genuinely impressive. It's not just a photo op, it's a full performance.

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If you're a One Piece fan, the live show may be your personal highlight. It was packed every show, and the longest food lines in the park were for the One Piece themed items.

What had the longest wait? The Wizarding World of Harry Potter: Forbidden Forest hit 110 minutes at one point. Get there early if that's a priority. Two situations where you may not love it: if you've attended one of the professional Forbidden Forest experiences happening in cities worldwide, this is a scaled-down version. And if you're not a huge Harry Potter fan, a 45+ minute wait probably isn't worth it.

What's the most unique experience? The Scooby-Doo backlot mystery because you're walking through the actual outdoor sets where Universal's original monster films were shot in the 1930s and 40s, solving a mystery alongside the Mystery Inc. gang. You're given a booklet to write clues and determine the culprit, then attend a reveal. If you love solving mysteries, you'll have a great time. If you prefer story-driven dramatic experiences, it may not be your favorite. I heard several people say this was their favorite of the night, and several others who didn't care for it.

What about the rides? The rides were one of the best parts of the whole night. Most rides were walk-on or close to it. I rode Jurassic World seven times in a row with zero wait. The lack of lines alone adds significant value to the ticket price. While most rides were open, a few were not. That includes one of my favorite dark rides: Secret Life of Pets.

Unsung hero? The Jurassic World experience, not an "official" part of the event, was really incredible. It was my second favorite experience of the night, next to Dungeons & Dragons: Secrets of Waterdeep.

Sailor Moon? Weakest of the six if you're not already a fan, IMHO. If you are a big Sailor Moon fan, move it up your list. You'll enjoy it.

I wrote a full review for Theme Park Magazine. I've already seen great answers to questions, but if you have any more, I'd be happy to answer here.

Going with my family to Universal Studios Hollywood and thought of a fun game wear we pull random rides, food and activities on a piece of paper out of a bucket to decide what we do for the day.

Hitting a creative hump and would love any fun or even whacky activities to put on the different paper slips !

I’m a student with a CA neighbor pass and I like to study in unique places to keep my mind stimulated lol. I’ve seen people on Tiktok study in the Three Broomsticks; does anyone in this sub have experience studying or working from there or somewhere else on property? Curious to hear about any thoughts/experiences doing this!

We're planning to go once, and maybe twice, to FFN and I have some questions about the Scooby-Doo experience.

1. Can you get on the return tram without seeing the villain reveal show?

2. About how often do they perform the villain reveal show?

3. If we go twice to FFN, is there a way to know if we will get a different clue book and different villain each time?

My wife and I went last year and enjoyed Back to the Future, but there was no where to sit to take a break, so we just went back and forth on the tram. We were planning to do that again with Scooby, but only if we can avoid spoilers in the process.

My wife's birthday is one of our visits, and if we knew we'd get the same Scooby experience both times, then we would just do Scooby once on her birthday.