{"id":1654,"date":"2026-01-19T20:31:49","date_gmt":"2026-01-20T01:31:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/potterspotter.com\/?p=1654"},"modified":"2026-01-19T20:31:49","modified_gmt":"2026-01-20T01:31:49","slug":"harry-potter-returns-to-universal-fan-fest-2026-tickets-on-sale-now","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/potterspotter.com\/?p=1654","title":{"rendered":"Harry Potter Returns to Universal Fan Fest 2026! Tickets on Sale Now!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

     Tickets are now on sale for Universal Hollywood\u2019s<\/a> Fan Fest 2026! Step into your favorite fandoms starting April 23rd<\/sup>. The event runs on select nights from 7:30 P.M. to 1:30 A.M. through May 16th<\/sup>. Tickets start at $74.00 per person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Source: Universal Studios Hollywood
Universal Fan Fest Nights Tickets<\/sub><\/p>\n\n\n\n

     Set foot into the worlds of Dungeons and Dragons, One Piece, Super Nintendo World, the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, and, for the first time, Scooby-Doo! X Universal Monsters. Last year\u2019s event hosted seven IPs, so we can expect at least two more franchise announcements in the coming months. 2025\u2019s Fan Fest Nights<\/a> included exclusive attraction experiences, merchandise, specialty snacks, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Source: Universal Studios Hollywood
Universal Fan Fest Night Line-up<\/sub><\/p>\n\n\n\n

     Additional attractions open during the event include: Despicable Me Minion Mayhem, Flight of the Hippogriff, Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey, Jurassic World- The Ride, Mario Kart: Bowser\u2019s Challenge, Revenge of the Mummy \u2013 The Ride, The Simpsons Ride, and TRANSFORMERS: The Ride-3D. All rides, except Despicable Me Minion Mayhem, will be open throughout the event. Minion Mayhem will close at 12:00 A.M.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Source: Universal Studios Hollywood
Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey<\/sub><\/p>\n\n\n\n


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