Universal Studios Hollywood Fan Fest Brings Anime, Games, and Mystery to Life

Universal Studios Hollywood’s Fan Fest Nights give fans a chance to step into the worlds of anime, fantasy, television shows, and video games. Guests can explore scavenger hunts, solve mysteries, meet characters, and enjoy themed entertainment throughout the park.

Fan Fest Nights run from April 23 through May 16, 2026

Sailor Moon Meet-and-Greet

Fans lined up to meet Sailor Moon, the beloved anime character from the classic 1990s series. Many guests dressed up as their favorite characters while waiting for photos and conversations with Sailor Moon.

One display from the main exhibit had Sailor Moon standing with a peace sign inside a colorful background with pictures of many other characters posing.

Nintendo World Scavenger Hunt

At Nintendo World, guests participated in a scavenger hunt to find Yoshis in several different colors, including yellow, purple, pink, and blue.

Fans hugged the Yoshis, took photos, and watched them dance around the area.

After completing the scavenger hunt, guests had the opportunity to meet Mario and Green Yoshi inside Nintendo World.

Scooby-Doo Mystery Experience

The Scooby-Doo mystery attraction combined comedy, suspense, and classic monster encounters.

Guests first boarded a ride cart and watched the Scooby-Doo gang appear on television screens while searching for clues. During this attraction, monsters appeared unexpectedly to surprise the gang and the audience.

There was a great laugh-in-the-attraction moment when Daphne received a hug from Frankenstein, which had many guests laughing.

We interacted at multiple periods and locations along the Mystery with Scooby-Doo characters prior to finding out who the masked villain was at the end of the Mystery.  

A Night for Fans of All Ages

During the course of the Night Fan Fest, you will find a variety of attractions and character encounters giving guests unlimited amounts of fun, themed food and beverage options, limited-edition merchandise, and interactive opportunities to experience throughout Universal Studios Hollywood.  

Fan Fest provides an exciting environment for fans to come together, celebrate their favorite franchises, and create memories for a lifetime.

Editor’s Disclaimer: Presence News attended Universal Fan Fest Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood for on-site event coverage. Opinions and experiences described in this article reflect observations made during the event. Event offerings, attractions, schedules, and character appearances are subject to change by Universal Studios Hollywood.

Maria Cornejo

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