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Universal Studios Hollywood Reveals Scooby-DooUniversal Monsters Backlot Mystery for Fan Fest Nights

Tickets are on sale for a 12-night, after-hours backlot mystery with Mystery Inc.

Overview

  • Universal detailed the experience Tuesday, confirming a 12-night run from April 23 to May 16 with tickets now available.
  • Guests ride the Studio Tour tram into a film set hijacked by the Phantom Director, then disembark at Little Europe to pick up a Mystery Manual and follow four clue stations led by Fred, Velma, Daphne, and Shaggy.
  • Live “Monster Show Moments” feature Dracula, Frankenstein’s Monster, the Bride of Frankenstein, and the Wolf Man, culminating in a Scooby-Doo–style unmasking finale.
  • The walkthrough spans Little Europe and the Court of Miracles, historic backlot sets used for classics like Frankenstein (1931) and The Wolf Man (1941), with meet-and-greets, photo ops including the Mystery Machine, and themed food and merchandise.
  • The format mirrors last year’s free-roam Fan Fest Nights takeover, and the wider 2026 lineup adds new offerings tied to One Piece, Harry Potter, Sailor Moon, Dungeons & Dragons, and Super Nintendo World.