Magical Creatures Experiences From The Wizarding World of Harry Potter Added to Fan Fest Nights 2025 at Universal Studios Hollywood
Universal Studios Hollywood has announced that the upcoming Fan Fest Nights, debuting in Spring 2025 – will feature experiences with the Magical Creatures in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter.Universal Hollywood did not reveal a ton of details about what the experience will entail or what creatures will be offered, but Universal Hollywood did share a Niffler encounter will be featured.
Harry Potter at Universal Fan Fest Nights
Back when Universal Studios Hollywood first announced Fan Fest Nights, they stated the new event would “celebrate the best of Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Anime, and Gaming including “Star Trek,” “Back to the Future,” and Dungeons & Dragons.The Wizarding World of Harry Potter Fan Fest Nights will debut in Spring 2025. The “Harry Potter” offerings will include, “Magical creatures and more experiences,” including a Niffler encounter.
The Magical Creatures Encounter Debuted For The First Time Ever at Universal Studios Japan in 2023
On March 17, 2023, Universal Studios Japan debuted their “Magical Creatures Encounter," which was a limited-time experience at their Wizarding World of Harry Potter. 
Guests visiting Universal Studios Japan were able to meet 4 of the many magical creatures from the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts books and films at various locations within Hogsmeade during the offering.
A Nifflers appeared in front of the Owl Post, A baby Dragon met guests in front of the Hogsmeade Station Plaza, and a Pygmy Puff could be found in front of Zonko’s Joke Shop.Universal Studios Japan also offered a new 10-minute Hippogriff Magical Lesson show.What is Universal Fan Fest Nights?
"Universal Fan Fest Nights" a new after-hours event coming to Universal Studios Hollywood in the spring of 2025. Fan Fest Nights will be a "limited-time, after-hours experience" for Universal Studios Hollywood. Fan Fest Nights will include other immersive experiences, themed food, special fan moments, and exclusive merchandise. The creators of Universal’s popular Halloween Horror Nights will be working with Universal to bring these Fan Fest Nights to life, so you can expect something at that level themed to each franchise.
Universal Fan Fest Nights 2025 at Universal Hollywood Will Feature These Properties:
Universal Studios Hollywood has stated the new after-hours event will debut with Star Trek, Back to the Future, Dungeons & Dragons - and the most recent IP, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter.Back to the Future:
The Back to the Future portion of the event is based on the 1985 original movie.Star Trek:
This experience is inspired by Star Trek's optimistic view of the future and what it means to be human.Dungeons & Dragons
The D&D experience is inspired by the iconic tabletop RPGO on the heels of the acclaimed film, Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, and the smash hit video game Baldur’s Gate 3, D&D is celebrating 50 years of the world’s greatest roleplaying game.Wizarding World of Harry Potter
Magical creatures and more experiences, including a Niffler encounter.
Universal hasn’t revealed any specific details on the events yet, but you can visit the Universal Hollywood website to sign up for updates. Stay tuned for more information about this new after-hours event. 
