Universal Fan Fest Nights 2026 - Speculation & Rumors

[ItsAtrap]

I think we can count on a One Piece show in WW.

I'd love to see BTTF 2 with the "future" courthouse square. Then in 2027 BTTF 3 over in Denver Street.

One can dream, right?

 

[Viator]

I think we can count on a One Piece show in WW.

I'd love to see BTTF 2 with the "future" courthouse square. Then in 2027 BTTF 3 over in Denver Street.

One can dream, right?

Given certain things, I actually wonder if BTTF might not be back for a Year 2 and they go with something else. Hope I'm wrong on that though.

 

[ladiesman217]

Given certain things, I actually wonder if BTTF might not be back for a Year 2 and they go with something else. Hope I'm wrong on that though.

What do you mean by 'certain things'? (Not in the loop on what may be happening with the IP drama-wise so kinda puzzled here).

But if they do decide to go with another IP, Grease is right there. Biff's car is already Greased Lightning and they can still have a school dance and have a couple of songs scattered along the cycle that would surely get a lot of people excited. Seems like Paramount is willing to work with Universal (though MPL may be a problem when it comes to the rights of the individual songs) so don't see why they wouldn't try it out.

 

[Jerroddragon]

I'd like to hear why BTTF would not be back

It scored the highest and literally they could just bring it back with some new scenes and the car ending....feels like a slam dunk

 

[Legacy]

What do you mean by 'certain things'? (Not in the loop on what may be happening with the IP drama-wise so kinda puzzled here).

But if they do decide to go with another IP, Grease is right there. Biff's car is already Greased Lightning and they can still have a school dance and have a couple of songs scattered along the cycle that would surely get a lot of people excited. Seems like Paramount is willing to work with Universal (though MPL may be a problem when it comes to the rights of the individual songs) so don't see why they wouldn't try it out.

An immersive Grease would be an interesting direction. It’s an IP that’s recognizable but wouldn’t necessarily “draw” anyone outside demographics (olds and musical nerds). I don’t think the Pink Ladies show did particularly well either.

Now… what if they did a Wicked walkthrough like D&D?

 

[Clive]

Can't talk about the survey, guys. I know no one explicitly has yet, but we're inching toward it.

 

[ItsAtrap]

I'd like to hear why BTTF would not be back

It scored the highest and literally they could just bring it back with some new scenes and the car ending....feels like a slam dunk

From the rumors I've heard, ThePowersThatBe were freaked out by how expensive it was AND the "backlot" people were not happy with it. There seems to be animosity between the backlot and the tour.

 

[Jerroddragon]

From the rumors I've heard, ThePowersThatBe were freaked out by how expensive it was AND the "backlot" people were not happy with it. There seems to be animosity between the backlot and the tour.

Wow

The number one reviewed thing.....I have no idea how you even do this event without it?

Like then it's just HHN without the screams and.....at least from people I talked to BTTF was why they came it was unique and many just were not impressed by the wakthroughs so.....I hope they find a way to make it work because getting off the tram I think is a HUGE draw for an event like this

I would say use the plaza but I feel like it would be too small unless they limited people but then you need to find a place to Q guests and I guess less live music if that happens

 

[Clive]

I did not realize the backlot team was allegedly unhappy with the Back to the Future stuff. That's potentially a massive problem, because I don't think the event will work without that kind of engrossing, immersive headliner, whether it's BTTF or something else.

 

[Jerroddragon]

I did not realize the backlot team was allegedly unhappy with the Back to the Future stuff. That's potentially a massive problem, because I don't think the event will work without that kind of engrossing, immersive headliner, whether it's BTTF or something else.

I mean can they do the event? Yes, will it draw wayyyyyy less people if your going to repeat attractions (rumors both D&D and Star Trek are coming back) this is going to be a hard event to grow.

Like I was saying in another thread, we also need USH to build another show area that has a normal show and then can be used for HHN and Fan Fest to help these events grow and do more.

Anyway, I hope they can make the Backlot work for the event because there are soooooo many ways you can go with Fan Fest with that area open and while I miss it for HHN, I'd take Fan Fest getting to use it because besides seeing BTTF come back...seeing BTTF 2 and maube BTTF on the western sets would be soooo cool