Universal Fan Fest Nights 2026

[Jonathan]

From my understanding early access is Sailor Moon, Jurassic, and Dungeons & Dragons.

 

[BriefCasey]

From my understanding early access is Sailor Moon, Jurassic, and Dungeons & Dragons.

These sound good to me. I saw that early access was still available today and I decided to grab while I still can after remembering how I didn't get to do everything in one night last year, and especially the supposedly higher waits than last year from TM previews alone.

I'll probably knock out Sailor Moon, D&D and then Jurassic in that order. I'll be heading straight for SNW once the event starts proper, just in case there's a long line after the puzzle.

 

[Jerroddragon]

Just a heads up on the Puzzle, this year the Puzzle unlocks Mario/Green Yoshi

The 4 other Yoshi's just meet around the land, it should be busier then TM nights because more kids but lines seemed to not be too bad for the Yoshi's since there are 2-4 out at a time plus the one you can unlock

Last Tram for Scooby Doo is at 11:30 PM

One Piece Shows are 8:30, 10:30 and 12:00 AM

 

[Captain Spaulding]

Wow, early access for next weekend sold out. Anyone know if they sold out and came back available last year?

 

[Jerroddragon]

Wow, early access for next weekend sold out. Anyone know if they sold out and came back available last year?

Tonight is also sold out and sadly not that I can remember (Universal hasn't added more EA back later as far as I can remember)

Yeah, I started to tell people if you want EA get on it now...looks like its selling out now that were are here

This is also a good reminder for HHN, besides the season pass ticket. If you want Express or Early Entry for HHN this year, book it early if you can

 

[BriefCasey]

Just learned after asking the box office in park that you're indeed able to upgrade to the Ultimate Fandom pass. I'm perfectly willing to do it this time considering I only got to do FFN twice last year.

Not to mention HHN is the one and done event for me, given my own limits. XP

I also had a thought:

While there's new Jurassic stuff for FFN, you think they won't discount them eventually since it's an IP that's always present at the park? My gut says they most likely won't, since the Yoshi stuff from last FFN stayed around.

I get the feeling the same will apply for Jurassic, so I think if I decide to get something, I might as well do it.

Also wanted to mention there are shirts of all IPs featured. I'm definitely going to the park the first day after FFN ends to grab a discounted one though.

 

[Mr_Pendington]

Also wanted to mention there are shirts of all IPs featured.

Via @thecalibae on Instagram

Spotted it looking in the store as well, most likely my t-shirt of the year! I absolutely love the design it's so clean

 

[imagineer89]

 

[mccgavin]

Sorry if this was asked before, but does anyone know what experiences are included with Express Pass?

 

[Viator]

 

[BriefCasey]

Holy s. The anime draw remains unwavering.

 

[yankeetrex]

How many raptor suits do they have? I just saw a pic of one painted like a JP1. Need to see more pics of that?

 

[Viator]

How many raptor suits do they have? I just saw a pic of one painted like a JP1. Need to see more pics of that?

Two suits—they moved the Raptors and Juliet to here it seems.

 

[simon]

Apparently, the quality of the one piece show is pretty much insane, probably the best one piece show in universal we’ve ever seen. Personally, I’m very impressed with all these creative idea and gimmick, new special effects. Some of the stunts was straight up better than water world show ngl(like Usopp making marine flying off from boat with a slingshot, luffy absorbing bullet at the sitting area and spited out to stage, sanji’s fire kicks) They pulled off with in depth understanding of that IP. I really didn’t expected this much but the show blew my mind. Check it out, best waterworld alternative show for sure.

 

[BriefCasey]

Re: One Piece food demand: Mobile order is your friend, but also plan a time to get your food in advance. Even those get filled up rather quickly, but I managed to secure a Meat on The Bone this way. It was delicious.

Also the One Piece show was epic. I concur with the post above mine about how impressive it all is.

I'll share my thoughts on other stuff a bit later, though I'm in line for the Forbidden Forest so I might be able to formulate it while I wait.

 

[Viator]

Apparently, the quality of the one piece show is pretty much insane, probably the best one piece show in universal we’ve ever seen. Personally, I’m very impressed with all these creative idea and gimmick, new special effects. Some of the stunts was straight up better than water world show ngl(like Usopp making marine flying off from boat with a slingshot, luffy absorbing bullet at the sitting area and spited out to stage, sanji’s fire kicks) They pulled off with in depth understanding of that IP. I really didn’t expected this much but the show blew my mind. Check it out, best waterworld alternative show for sure.

Watched a video as I won't be going to FFN this year;

it seems like an evolution of what they learned from The Purge: Dangerous Waters + The Fall Guy promotional, but on a scale that makes it kind of feel like it's its own separate attraction that just happens to use the Waterworld venue. It's kind of incredible just how much they get away with the venue with it's current set restraints.

The biggest problem seems to be movement flow for fight choreo by certain actors in certain moments--but that kind of feels present in general. Purge had that same problem in year one, it got dramatically improved by year two. GP's going to eat the show up tho. When people talk of FFN on GSATS, I suspect this, the expanded and highly improved Yoshi experience, and Potter will be what dominates the discussions of where to take the event going forward.