Universal Studios Hollywood Debuts Forbidden Forest: Search for the Hippogriff (Photo Credit: Universal Studios Hollywood)
Universal
Studios Hollywood has announced the debut of Forbidden Forest: Search for
the Hippogriff at the Universal Fan Fest Nights.
With guidance from a Hogwarts Magical Creatures professor,
guests embark on a walk-through adventure within the Forbidden Forest encountering
an array of magical creatures and familiar beasts on a daring nighttime mission
with obstacles, while attempting to rescue the Hippogriff.
Universal Fan Fest in-world experiences include:
- Scooby-Doo Meets The Universal Monsters:
Mystery on the Backlot. An all-new, immersive walk-through adventure giving
guests the sensation of stepping into a Scooby-Doo episode.
- ONE PIECE: Grand Pirate Show. Returns to
Universal Fan Fest Nights as a live show extravaganza at the WaterWorld show
venue.
- Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon the Miracle: Moon
Palace Chapter Deluxe. This Japanese language CG anime short film, which
originally debuted as part of Universal
Studios Japan’s popular Cool Japan gathers guests within the DreamWorks
Theatre.
- DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: Secrets of Waterdeep.
A fan-favorite immersive experience returns along with enhancements inspired by
the World’s Greatest Roleplaying Game.
- SUPER NINTENDO WORLD – A Colorful Yoshi
Celebration introducing a vibrant, multi-colored Yoshi celebration.
Tickets are available for purchase for the after-hours event
which runs for a 12-night limited time on April 23-25, May 1-3, 7-9 and 14-16,
2026 and include:
- General Admission to Universal Fan Fest
Nights. No daytime theme park admission or early event access.
- Universal Express: Admission to Universal
Fan Fest Nights, one-time (per day) express access to each in-world experience,
ride and attraction. No daytime theme park admission or early event access.
- Universal Express Unlimited: Admission to
Universal Fan Fest Nights with unlimited express access (per day) to each
in-world experience, ride and attraction. No daytime theme park admission or
early event access.
- After 2PM Day/Night: Daytime General
Admission to the theme park after 2pm and same day evening General Admission to
Universal Fan Fest Nights.
- After 2PM Day/Night Universal Express:
Daytime admission to the theme park after 2pm and same day evening admission to
Universal Fan Fest Nights, one-time (per day) express access to each ride,
attraction and seated show and one-time (per day) express access to each
in-world experience, ride and attraction.
- 2-Night General Admission: Access to
Universal Fan Fest Nights. No daytime theme park admission or early event
access.
- Ultimate Fandom Pass: General Admission for
all event nights of Universal Fan Fest Nights (based on selected first visit
date during purchase). No blockout dates on returns. All visits must be
completed by May 16, 2026. No daytime theme park admission or early event
access.
- Early Access Ticket: Beginning at 6pm
(subject to change) with select Universal Fan Fest Nights in-world experiences
prior to opening. A Universal Fan Fest Nights admission ticket for the same
date must be purchased separately.
- Universal Fan Fest Nights VIP Tour: VIP
treatment includes a guided walking tour of in-world experiences, rides and
attractions and a gourmet dinner (alcoholic beverages excluded) in the private
VIP dining room and complimentary valet parking.
- Pass Member Special Pricing: Special pricing
on General Admission tickets to Universal Fan Fest Nights on select nights.
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, TRANSFORMERS:
The Ride—3D, Revenge of the Mummy: The Ride and The Simpsons Ride.
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