If you’re a theme park fan and regularly attend the likes of Universal Studios, sooner or later, you might want something different. Something a bit more, shall we say, exclusive than the regular stuff on offer. That’s where Universal’s Fan Fest Nights come in. Now in its second year at Universal Studios Hollywood, these separately ticketed events, which run from the end of April to mid-May across 12 nights, are geared towards fans of franchises like Scooby-Doo and Harry Potter, and offer guests the opportunity to take part in exclusive experiences, entertainment, and interactions.
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And, they also give guests access to exclusive food options – which is where we come in. We’ve taken a look at the menu for this year’s Universal Fan Fest Nights, and it looks pretty fun. Franchise by franchise, here’s what’s on offer, courtesy of Laughing Place.
Universal Fan Fest Nights Food Options
Scooby-Doo & Universal Monsters
Scooby and the gang are teaming up against The Universal Monsters this year, and as you help them restore order, you can also snack on the likes of:
- Super Shaggy Sandwich – a massively oversized sandwich complete with potato chips, the likes of which Shaggy is seen snacking on in the show.
- Scooby Snacks – cookies in the shape of Scooby snacks. Fun!
- Colossal Monster Dog – a big ol’ hot dog that looks as though it’s been hit with slaw, pickles, and maybe even some fried onions.
One Piece
The One Piece official menu is extensive to say the least this year, and guests will be able to try:
- Sanji’s Seafood Fried Rice
- Luffy’s Meat On The Bone
- Frank’s Loco Moco Burger
- Jinbe’s Watermelon Salad
- Luffy’s Straw Hat
- Chopper Cupcake
- Pirate Bounty Funnel Cake
There are also no fewer than four exclusive drinks, including Luffy’s Monkey Punch and Nami’s Tangerine Breeze, and a trio of collectible mugs and bottles.
Harry Potter
The Harry Potter menu is going old-school this year, with a bunch of British dishes (that made the heart of this Brit swell with pride). You’ve got:
- Toad in the Hole (fyi, this doesn’t really look like the Toad in the Hole I know – I don’t know what’s going on with the gravy that looks as though it’s ladled on top – but hey, I admire the ambition)
- Classic Sunday Roast
- Chicken Curry (I can only assume that this is based on a chicken tikka masala, which is widely said to have been invented in Britain)
- Welsh Rarebit
- Fish and Chips
- Scotch Egg
- Hippogriff Brown Sugar and Oat Trifle
- Three Broomsticks Dessert Flight
Dungeons & Dragons
All you D&D fans out there have the following options to choose from:
- Ranger’s Mark
- Cockatrice Hot Wings
- Dragon Egg Cheesecake
- Beholder’s Brew Fondue
- Gelatinous Cube (lord knows what’s in this one)
Like in the One Piece menu, you’ve also got a range of exclusive drinks here, including one called Red Dragon’s Breath, which looks frankly radioactive. But fun!
Super Mario
Super Mario’s offer this year is a lot more modest, and the franchise is only bringing a trio of drinks to the table, in the form of its Yoshi Smoothies. You’ve got Apple Melon, Mango Banana, and Blueberry Ube to choose from.
Excited? Get your fandom on this year, and get your tickets over on the NBC Universal website.
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