On April 25 Universal Studios Hollywood hosts its first “Universal Fan Fest Nights,” a month-long after-hours fandom event featuring several brand-new branded experiences including “Star Trek: Red Alert.” We have a new TV commercial to share promoting the event plus more details on some of the Trek-ified food experiences planned for Fan Fest.
Get ready for Fan Fest
Fan Fest Nights is a sort of mashup of Universal’s popular “Halloween Horror Nights” with a Comic-Con experience which they say will “take fandom to a whole new level.” The first event kicks off on Friday, April 25 and continues with select nights through Sunday, May 18, 2025. The first Fan Fest Nights features new “uniquely curated experiences” from Star Trek as well as Back to the Future, Dungeons & Dragons, One Piece, and Jujutsu Kaisen. Tickets are on sale now.
Universal is running a TV spot locally to promote the event showing costume-clan fans from different franchises headed to the event. Check it out…
Come for “Red Alert,” stay for the Quark’s Cafe and 10 Forward Bar
The main Star Trek component for Fan Fest Nights will be the brand new “Red Alert” experience which will “boldly take guests on an immersive adventure aboard the U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701-D on a mission to prevent an interstellar threat.” The scripted walk-through experience includes costumed actors playing the parts of the crew, special effects and the actual USS Enterprise-D bridge set used for the third and final season of Picard.
Promo image for “Star Trek: Red Alert”
In addition to the new experiences for each franchise, Fan Fest Nights includes themed food and beverage “designed to complement this breakthrough event.” The Star Trek culinary choices will be available at two main locations. For eating like a Trekkie, you can visit Quark’s Cafe at Hollywood & Dine. Here are the Trek food items they have created for the event…
- Klingon Targ Legs: Charsui honey pork wings served with kimchi fried rice
- 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
- 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
Left to right: Tribble Truffle Trio, Klingon Targ Legs, Romulan Ale at Universal Fan Fest Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood (Select nights April 25-May 18, 2025)
Cardassian Dog and Orion Spice Funnel Cake at Universal Fan Fest Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood (Select nights April 25-May 18, 2025)
There is also a vegetarian option…
- Vulcan Fritters: Fried mushroom fritters served with hummus and dusted with a Redspice Vulcan logo
Vulcan Fritters at Universal Fan Fest Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood (Select nights April 25-May 18, 2025)
And for desert, there are a couple of options…
- 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
Tribble Truffle Trio at Universal Fan Fest Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood (Select nights April 25-May 18, 2025)
And if you want to get a Star Trek drink, you can visit 10 Forward Bar at Laemmle Courtyard. Here is what they have on offer…
- 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
Left to right: Ceti Eel Margarita, Romulan Ale at Universal Fan Fest Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood (Select nights April 25-May 18, 2025)
Universal Fan Fest Nights will also have themed eating and drinking for their other new franchise experiences, including Back To The Future: Destination Hill Valley, Dungeons & Dragons: Secrets of Waterdeep, One Piece: Grand Pirate Gathering, and Jujutsu Kaisen: Hunger of the Curse. There are also new dining options at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter and Super Nintendo World.
Left to right: The Time Machine, Time Traveler’s Malt Shake, Outatime Cookie at Universal Fan Fest Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood (Select nights April 25-May 18, 2025)
If you want to tour your culinary options at Fan Fest Nights you can purchase 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.
More details on Fan Fest Nights can be found at universalstudioshollywoood.com. Tickets and packages for the event are available now.
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source: trekmovie.com