Universal Studios Hollywood has shared new details on Forbidden Forest: Search for the Hippogriff, an original interactive experience coming to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter during Universal Fan Fest Nights 2026.
Guests will step into the Forbidden Forest for an immersive walk-through adventure led by a Hogwarts professor specializing in Magical Creatures. Along the way, they’ll encounter a variety of familiar and fantastical beings, including pixies, owls, spiders, and even the infamous Monster Book of Monsters, as they take on a daring nighttime mission. Throughout the journey, a series of obstacles will test their courage and magical abilities as they work to rescue a Hippogriff.
Universal Fan Fest Nights is an after-hours, separately ticketed event celebrating fan-favorite worlds through immersive experiences, live entertainment, character interactions, cosplay, photo opportunities, and themed food, beverages, and merchandise.
The event will run for a limited 12 nights at Universal Studios Hollywood on April 23-25; May 1-3, 7-9, and 14-16, 2026. Tickets are currently available for purchase.
Universal Fan Fest Nights will also feature the following experiences:
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One Piece: Grand Pirate Show
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Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon the Miracle: Moon Palace Chapter Deluxe
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Scooby-Doo Meets the Universal Monsters: Mystery on the Backlot
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Super Nintendo World – Colorful Yoshi Celebration
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Dungeons & Dragons: Secrets of Waterdeep
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