Universal Fan Fest Nights 2026

Jerroddragon · 2026-03-15T23:58:44-0400

Viator said:
2023. It’s not that far of a gap.

Fair enough

I just know Netflix is moving into its own stuff similar to fan fest. So not sure if it’s in the cards

But if they could have gotten this then yeah, big lose.

They might have sold out most nights with K-pop demon hunters

Mr_Pendington · 2026-03-16T00:50:21-0400

Jerroddragon said:
Fair enough

I just know Netflix is moving into its own stuff similar to fan fest. So not sure if it’s in the cards

But if they could have gotten this then yeah, big lose.

They might have sold out most nights with K-pop demon hunters

My personal question is what would they do for the IP? I think an original Dreamworks Theatre short film that's a concert would be sick, but maybe the plaza could be transformed into a stage with live talent to allow for maximum capacity.

Jerroddragon · 2026-03-16T01:21:25-0400

Mr_Pendington said:
My personal question is what would they do for the IP? I think an original Dreamworks Theatre short film that's a concert would be sick, but maybe the plaza could be transformed into a stage with live talent to allow for maximum capacity.

A plaza experience

A live stage show with cool visuals

Also I just doubt the surveys are all possibles because Pokemon and other super popular things have been asked about before and if fan fest is based on what people would vote for, it would be a very different event

Viator · 2026-03-16T01:27:55-0400

If I was Universal and I wanted to work with Sony Pictures on a Fan Fest Nights experience that'd headline for USH and even USF--I'd actually work with Sony Pictures Animation to get a "Short Film Experience" made alongside the development of KPOP Demon Hunters 2.

If you want english voiceover FFN experiences, then working in tandem with someone like SPA/Netflix for a tailor made experience that'd act as the major experience for FFN on-par with the likes of Scooby Doo/UM or DND.

mccgavin · 2026-03-16T01:38:16-0400

Viator said:
If I was Universal and I wanted to work with Sony Pictures on a Fan Fest Nights experience that'd headline for USH and even USF--I'd actually work with Sony Pictures Animation to get a "Short Film Experience" made alongside the development of KPOP Demon Hunters 2.

If you want english voiceover FFN experiences, then working in tandem with someone like SPA/Netflix for a tailor made experience that'd act as the major experience for FFN on-par with the likes of Scooby Doo/UM or DND.

The one main issue with that is that with Shrek 4D gone, USF doesn't really have a suitable flex theater for short films anymore. I feel like that's the main reason we haven't gotten anything beyond the USJ carry-overs, since there is limited ROI for a show they can only use on one coast.

Viator · 2026-03-16T01:52:09-0400

mccgavin said:
The one main issue with that is that with Shrek 4D gone, USF doesn't really have a suitable flex theater for short films anymore. I feel like that's the main reason we haven't gotten anything beyond the USJ carry-overs, since there is limited ROI for a show they can only use on one coast.

To that I think the obvious solution on a psuedo level is to use the Bourne theater. While it's not as advanced for theater seats, I see no reason why they couldn't have a cinema show work in that theater.

Freak · 2026-03-16T01:56:30-0400

Viator said:
To that I think the obvious solution on a psuedo level is to use the Bourne theater. While it's not as advanced for theater seats, I see no reason why they couldn't have a cinema show work in that theater.

Not to detail this thread, but I believe the reason they don’t use (Which was explained on here previously) it is due to the fact that the show uses real guns so therefore there is a strict “lockout tagout” procedure with the gun storage. That could be an issue when you have a temp cast just for HHN.

You can argue the Purge over here uses live guns and a temp cast, so why can’t USF? That ought be a problem if you do a Jabawockeez kind of show.

Viator · 2026-03-16T02:22:35-0400

Freak said:
Not to detail this thread, but I believe the reason they don’t use (Which was explained on here previously) it is due to the fact that the show uses real guns so therefore there is a strict “lockout tagout” procedure with the gun storage. That could be an issue when you have a temp cast just for HHN.

You can argue the Purge over here uses live guns and a temp cast, so why can’t USF? That ought be a problem if you do a Jabawockeez kind of show.

See that's why I argue using the theater for the Cinema method rather than having an "Actor" led show. Having the theater used for the sake of films feels like a viable way to get through with the lockout tagout, without interferring as much.

Pivoting back though--Jurassic for FFN should be announced this week. They just need to get around something first that needs to be done, before it can be officially announced.

Clive · 2026-03-16T12:04:34-0400

Reminder that we can't share the contents of confidential surveys, guys.

Viator · 2026-03-16T13:33:03-0400

For those on the LA area, Jurassic World: A Journey Through The Eras should be soft opening today.

It will be launching with FFN next month, but they should be opening it today.

Jerroddragon · 2026-03-16T13:35:01-0400

Viator said:
For those on the LA area, Jurassic World: A Journey Through The Eras should be soft opening today.

It will be launching with FFN next month, but they should be opening it today.

Soft Opening for Guests?

Or you mean like a Media event?

Viator · 2026-03-16T13:35:31-0400

Jerroddragon said:
Soft Opening for Guests?

Or you mean like a Media event?

For guests.

Viator · 2026-03-16T13:43:57-0400

DP: Signage has been rolled out.

ladiesman217 · 2026-03-16T14:24:04-0400

Viator said:
DP: Signage has been rolled out.

It says 'open to all guests' so I'm starting to think this may be for normal park guests as well....

Viator · 2026-03-16T14:29:22-0400

ladiesman217 said:
It says 'open to all guests' so I'm starting to think this may be for normal park guests as well....

The original intention was for this to be FFN exclusive, but due to certain “complications”, Universal has to open this now.

It will be running during FFN, but due to the “complications”, it’s opening earlier as a result. I don’t know if they’re gonna keep it open from here on till once FFN ends, but it is opening.

Jerroddragon · 2026-03-16T14:29:56-0400

Ohhhh maybe the exclusive part for Fan Fest is the characters?

This is such a hard thing to talk about

Its amazing its open for everyone, its spring break and loveeee you won't need a ticket to see it maybe....but also for Fan fest. I just hope Fan Fest year 2 sells enough so we get more years of this event

Not enough details yet but I'm going to leave soon and hopefully be able to see it today

Jerroddragon · 2026-03-16T14:52:32-0400

Its official on the Boards in the lower lot it says the JW attraction will be open from 12 PM to 5 PM

Brian G. · 2026-03-16T15:00:18-0400

Jerroddragon said:
Its official on the Boards in the lower lot it says the JW attraction will be open from 12 PM to 5 PM

Well then! haha

Viator · 2026-03-16T15:02:22-0400

Wish this could be open during nighttime but hey, we'll see how lighting is in a month.

Freak · 2026-03-16T15:13:27-0400

Viator said:
Wish this could be open during nighttime but hey, we'll see how lighting is in a month.

Hopefully once this is over they’ll start to work on the warehouse for that venue

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