Featuring Exciting New Entertainment, Dining and Merchandise, to Deliver the Best Summer Day in L.A.

Beginning Friday, June 13 and Continuing Daily Through Sunday, August 10

This summer, Universal Studios Hollywood will become movie buff central when iconic movies leap from the silver screen to the theme park as part of Universal Mega Movie Summer, an all-new seasonal event designed to offer guests the best summer day in L.A.  Debuting Friday, June 13 and continuing daily through Sunday, August 10, 2025, Universal Mega Movie Summer will create experiences for guests that redefine how they can “beat the heat,” “hang with friends” and “party in the park.”

With the addition of ingenious menu items, curated by Universal Studios Hollywood Executive Chef Julia Thrash and complemented by all-new collections of exclusive merchandise, including apparel and toys, Universal Mega Movie Summer will delight guests and fans with an array of exclusive in-world, themed offerings. 

Highlights follow:

• Jurassic World—The Ride Featuring Mosasaurus Splash, inspired by Universal Pictures’ highly-anticipated movie Jurassic World Rebirth opening in theaters on July 2, roars to life within the theme park’s popular dinosaur-laden thrill ride. The iconic 84-foot water drop at the ride’s finale will reverberate with the menacing roar of a Mosasaurus. Four new Spitter dinosaurs will join the melee and water geysers will erupt to shower guests. 

An all-new adorable dinosaur from Jurassic World Rebirth will join Blue the Velociraptor, Juliet the Triceratops and Baby Tango. These highly realistic, lifelike dinosaurs will engage with guests alongside the debut of an all-new adventure character, also inspired by Jurassic World Rebirth. A larger-than-life photo op of a Spinosaurus dinosaur will welcome guests to step into a thrilling scene from the film for a memorable photo for instant social postings, and an inspiring scavenger hunt game featuring Compy will entertain visitors while keeping them on their toes.

Jurassic Cafe will serve up a sampling of new prehistoric delicacies, plus Isla Nubar will feature new cocktails, The Jurassic Water Rebirth and Spicy Jurassic Pearadise. 

• To mark the 50^th Golden Anniversary of Jaws the movie, Universal Studios Hollywood is reintroducing its iconic hanging shark, a larger-than-life dimensional sculpture photo op, and paying homage to this Academy Award-winning blockbuster with the debut of meet and greet characters, Captain Quint and Chief Brody. On the Studio Tour, Jaws will be featured on the iconic Hollywood Sign replica, situated along the backlot hillside, and the infamous Jaws Lake attraction as it celebrates July 4^th all summer long. 

Hollywood & Dine, located just inside the theme park’s main entry, will transform into Amity Island Cafe, serving up a menu fit for a great white. Menu and beverage highlights will include Lobster Roll, Vegan Crab Cake Sandwich, Fish and Chips, Fish and Chicken Basket, Shark Bait Burger, Shark Fin Funnel Cake, Amity Island Parfait and Amity Beach Lifesaver Donut, as well as The Shark Bite cocktail and Amity Open Water, a non-alcoholic beverage.

• To commemorate the 40^th anniversary of the landmark film Back to the Future, the iconic Time Machine from the film will be staged on the theme park’s Upper Lot, adjacent to Mel’s Diner. Characters Doc Brown, Marty McFly and Einstein the dog will all be on hand and paw to greet guests and pose for timeless photo ops. 

With its decades-old throwback sensibilities, Mel’s Diner idyllically captures the essence of Back to the Future, serving up such menu options as the Flux Capacitor Patty Melt, Time Machine Pastrami Melt, Doc Brown’s Chicken Pot Pie, Outatime Cookie, Time Traveler’s Milk Shake, Flux Capacitor Mocktail and Wake Up Juice Cocktail.

• Guests and fans of Universal Pictures’ blockbuster Wicked will have a chance to rejoicify with popular characters, Elphaba and Glinda, when they step out in style to greet guests at the theme park’s existing vibrant Wicked themed photo op, located adjacent to the main entrance. 

• A sculpted dimensional photo op of Toothless from Universal Pictures and DreamWorks’ live action movie How to Train Your Dragon opening in theatres on June 13, will take center stage within Universal Plaza. This lifelike, 730-pound, larger-than-life sculpted dimensional dragon will tower at nearly 6’ in height, measuring 24’ in length and 8’ in width. Surprised guests posing next to Toothless will no doubt be able to imagine themselves soaring with their favorite dragon within the Isle of Berk.

A dedicated food cart within Universal Plaza will serve scrumptious treats that only a dragon could devour, such as Toothless and Light Fury cookies and a Toothless popcorn bucket.

• As construction continues on Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift, Universal Studios Hollywood’s first-ever, high-speed outdoor roller coaster opening in 2026, the theme park will offer guests an exciting sneak peek at one of the ride vehicles for this all-new adventure. The Dodge Charger ride vehicle, designed to look like Dominic Toretto’s 1970 Dodge Charger, will park within Universal Plaza for guests to enjoy as the theme park races towards the roller coaster’s grand opening next year. 

Universal CityWalk Hollywood is also toasting Universal Mega Movie Summer with a variety of entertainment and limited-time offerings. These include:

• Voodoo Doughnut, featuring the cleverly named Doughnut Go In the Water inspired by Jaws, plus Little Stepper and Big Stepper treats inspired by Jurassic World Rebirth. 

• The Universal Studio Store and Cartooniversal will sell a variety of themed merchandise aligned with Universal Mega Movie Summer’s engaging entertainment. 

• Five Towers Stage will shake, rattle and roll with DJs and stage performances. Visit Universal CityWalk for more information and a schedule of events.

• Universal Cinema, an AMC® Theatre, is the ideal location to catch the latest blockbusters, including How to Train Your Dragon and Jurassic World Rebirth, with an opportunity to see original movie costumes on display in the theatre lobby. Moviegoers will also have a chance to watch the original Back to the Future movie on the big screen with multiple screenings taking place on July 3. Universal Cinema is the only theatrical venue in the world to feature both a six-story 70MM IMAX® with 4K laser projection and the new PRIME at AMC® theater, featuring 4K laser projection, superior acoustics and heated, plush, recliner seats with built-in subwoofer technology.  Visit Universal Cinema for up-to-date screenings and times.

Universal Mega Movie Summer complements the slate of unprecedented groundbreaking attractions at Universal Studios Hollywood, including the interactive land, SUPER NINTENDO WORLD™, featuring the critically-acclaimed “Mario Kart™: Bowser’s Challenge” ride; “The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™” highly immersive land that features Hogsmeade™ village, “Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey™” and “Flight of the Hippogriff™ rides; “Jurassic World—The Ride”; Illumination’s award-winning “The Secret Life of Pets: Off the Leash” and “Despicable Me Minion Mayhem”; Springfield, U.S.A. and “The Simpsons Ride™”; “TRANSFORMERS™:  The Ride-3D” and “Revenge of the Mummy—The Ride,” as well as the theme park’s signature, behind-the-scenes Studio Tour attraction.

By Universal Studios Hollywood Executive Chef, Julia Thrash,

Inspired by the Event’s Marquee Experiences—Star Trek, Back to the Future,

DUNGEONS & DRAGONS, ONE PIECE, Jujutsu Kaisen and

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter

with SUPER NINTENDO WORLD Fare Joyfully Prepared by Chef Toad!

Event Begins Friday, April 25 and Continues Select Nights Through Sunday, May 18!

Under the astute epicurean eye of Executive Chef Julia Thrash, an innovative menu comes to life as part of Universal Fan Fest Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood, serving up highly themed food and beverage items designed to complement this breakthrough event when it kicks off on Friday, April 25 and continues select nights through May 18, 2025.

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 also will 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 with vodka, 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: A brick 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: Fresh beer battered cod, served with chips, smashed peas and grilled lemon
• Toad in the Hole: Vegan Yorkshire 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.

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). 

New merchandise, including collectibles, apparel, drinkware, accessories and more, will debut in tandem with Universal Fan Fest Nights, inviting guests and fans to display their fandom during the event and beyond. 

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Adding to the adventure, guests will be able to experience select theme park attractions open during the event, including “Mario Kart™: Bowser’s Challenge,” “Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey™,” “Flight of the Hippogriff™,” “Jurassic World—The Ride,” “Despicable Me Minion Mayhem,” “Revenge of the Mummy: The Ride” and “The Simpsons Ride™”.