Universal Fan Fest Nights
Universal Fan Fest Nights is a yearly event taking place at Universal Studios Hollywood on select nights from April to May. It is similar to Universal's Halloween Horror Nights event, but is instead themed around various licenses present at the theme park. At Super Nintendo World, some Yoshi-themed experiences were set up for the event.[1]
Super Nintendo World experiences[edit]
2025[edit]
For the first year of the event, a meet-and-greet character of Yoshi was added to the park near Peach's Castle where Toad is normally meetable. In addition, the event included a Yoshi's Egg hunt activity. To participate in the activity, participants had to first get a paper headband, which came in variations with artwork of Yoshi, Light-blue Yoshi, or Pink Yoshi and included hints on where to find the eggs. Participants then had to find five hidden Yoshi's Eggs around Super Nintendo World. When an egg was found, a sticker of that egg was added to the headband. The following is all five Yoshi's Eggs hidden in the area:[2]
| Image | Color | Hint | Location |
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Red | Placed high & dry | Next to a pyramid in the desert-themed area above 1-UP Factory |
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Light-blue | Upstairs in cold air | In the glacier-themed area, near the binoculars |
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Pink | High above Peach's reach | Between a Piranha Plant and a tree above the location where Princess Peach is meetable |
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Yellow | Hidden from light's sight | Under a group of Brick Blocks in the underground area to the right of Peach's Castle |
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Green | Where two bros pose | In the bushes behind the location where Mario and Luigi are meetable |
Once all eggs were found, participants received a final golden Yoshi sticker, and they were given the opportunity to meet meet-and-greet characters of a Light-blue or Pink Yoshi in the Yoshi-themed area of the queue of Mario Kart: Bowser's Challenge.[2]
A drone show was also planned, but it was canceled due to regulation changes.[3]
2026[edit]
Similarly to the previous year, the 2026 experiences at Super Nintendo World are also Yoshi-themed and mainly consist in character meet-and-greets.[4] In addition to Light-blue and Pink Yoshi from the previous year, which can now be met by anyone, Yellow and Purple Yoshi are also present.[5] Their locations were also changed:[6]
- Light-blue Yoshi is meetable to the right of the entrance to Mario Kart: Bowser's Challenge.
- Pink Yoshi is meetable at the gazebo where Princess Peach is normally meetable.
- Yellow Yoshi is meetable to the left of the entrance to Bowser Jr. Shadow Showdown.
- Purple Yoshi is meetable in the center of Super Nintendo World where Mario and Luigi are normally meetable.
A new puzzle was also set up, which consists in participants answering questions and writing the correct words in a pamphlet to obtain a password. Paper headbands coming in variations with all of the event's Yoshi colors were also available to participants, which serves no functional purpose to the scavenger hunt in comparison to the prior year. The following is all questions and answers, with the letters required to form the password highlighted in bold:[7]
- See the big castle? The scary face on it belongs to... "BOWSER"
- What's the last word Bowser Jr. scribbled on the princess's door? "GOT!"
- Find Mario's flagpole and flip the letter on it! "W"
- Getting hungry? Find this sign above the cafe! "TOADSTOOL CAFE"
- Search the mines, if you know how, to find the block that spells out... "POW"
- Find this sign hanging above a special factory! "1UP FACTORY"
- A stained-glass portrait is within reach, and the princess shown inside is... "PEACH"
Once participants guess the password ("POWER UP") by scrambling the letters, they gain access to a meet-and-greet with Yoshi and Mario in the Yoshi-themed area of the queue of Mario Kart: Bowser's Challenge.
Food and drinks[edit]
Some Yoshi-themed food items are made available at Toadstool Cafe during the event.[8]
| Image | Name | Description | Notes |
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Yoshi's Fettuccine Alfredo[1] | A fettuccine Alfredo dish with pesto sauce, grilled chicken, broccoli, mushrooms, and bread resembling a Yoshi's Egg. | Integrated into the main menu after the 2025 event |
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Yoshi's Apple Melon Smoothie[1] | A green apple and honeydew melon smoothie topped with whipped cream, honeydew melon syrup, and mint sprig. | |
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Yoshi's Mango Banana Smoothie[9] | A mango and banana smoothie topped with whipped cream and mint sprig. | Introduced in the 2026 event |
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Yoshi's Blueberry Ube Smoothie[9] | A blueberry and ube smoothie topped with whipped cream and mint sprig. | Introduced in the 2026 event |
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Yoshi & Egg Drink Bottle[9] | A Yoshi's Egg-shaped drink bottle attached with a lidded straw and Yoshi figure. | Introduced in the 2026 event |
Merchandise[edit]
Yoshi-themed merchandise is sold during the event.[10]
| Image | Description | Price |
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A keychain with a Yellow Yoshi plush. | US$16 |
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A keychain with a Pink Yoshi plush. | US$16 |
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A backpack-shaped pouch with a pattern of colored Yoshis and Yoshi's Eggs and Yoshi's name as the zipper pull. | US$20 |
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A sling backpack with a pattern of colored Yoshis and Yoshi's Eggs and Yoshi's name on the front. | US$45 |
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A backpack with a pattern of colored Yoshis and Yoshi's Eggs and Yoshi's name on the front. | US$60 |
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A set of two scrunchies, one with a pattern of colored Yoshis and a green one with Yoshi on it. | US$25 |
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A green ball cap with 2D artwork of Yoshis, Yoshi's Eggs, and apples around and a Yoshi pattern on the underside of the brim. | US$35 |
 
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A reversible bucket hat depicting Yoshi on one side and a Yoshi pattern on the other. | US$34 |
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A button-up shirt with a Yoshi pattern. | US$75 |
 
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A gray long-sleeved t-shirt with Yoshi's face and name on the left chest and green, pink, yellow, and light-blue Yoshi's Eggs on the sleeve, as well as 2D artwork of Yellow, Light-blue, Pink, and Green Yoshi with the Super Nintendo World logo on the back. | US$45 |
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A white and green cropped t-shirt with Yoshi's head and name on the front. | US$37 |
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White and green shorts with a Yoshi's Egg and Yoshi's name on it. | US$35 |
 
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A white and green bomber jacket with Yoshi's head and name on the left chest and a Yoshi's Egg and apple on the right, as well as large 2D artwork of Yoshi on the back. | US$90 |
 
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A white t-shirt with Green, Pink, Purple, Light-blue, Yellow, and Orange Yoshi that wraps around to the back and has Yoshi's name written on the sleeve. | US$35 |
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A set of slippers with a Yoshi pattern. | US$30 |
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A pajama set with 2D artwork of Yoshi on the chest and a Yoshi pattern on the pants. | US$45 |
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A green romper with artwork of Yoshi on the chest and back and Yoshi's Eggs on the pockets. | US$45 |
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A figure of Yoshi. | US$37 |
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A fleece blanket with 2D artwork of Yoshi on the front and a Yoshi pattern on the back. | US$40 |
 
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A stationery set with a Yoshi pattern on the case that includes five sets of notepads: one with Yoshis, two with Yoshi's name, and two shaped like Yoshi's head and Yoshi's Egg. | US$15 |
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A green notebook with Yoshis and white silhouettes of Yoshi's Eggs on the cover. | US$15 |
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A set of six gel pens with charms of Orange, Yellow, Green, Light-blue, Pink, and Purple Yoshis on the caps. | US$17 |
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A transparent pencil case with a Yoshi pattern and a Yoshi's Egg zipper pull. | US$15 |
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A set of six magnets of Light-blue, Green, Pink, Yellow, Orange, and Purple Yoshi. | US$18 |
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A box containing two out of seven pins of Green, Purple, Pink, Yellow, Light-blue, and Orange Yoshi and a Yoshi's Egg. | US$18 |
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A purse shaped like Yoshi's head. | US$20 |
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A 16oz Tervis tumbler with a red cap depicting Yoshi, his name, and apples. | US$18 |
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A 24oz Tervis tumbler with a Yoshi pattern and a light-blue cap. | US$27 |
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A large plush of Yoshi sleeping. | US$80 |
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A large plush of a Pink Yoshi sleeping. | US$80 |
Gallery[edit]
2025[edit]
Key art
Image used for the announcement of the Super Nintendo World experiences
Promotional artwork for the Super Nintendo World experiences
The paper headbands given for the Yoshi's Egg hunt activity
The headband after all eggs are found
The meet-and-greet character of Yoshi
The meet-and-greet character of Light-blue Yoshi
The meet-and-greet character of Pink Yoshi
2026[edit]
Key art
Key art
Promotional artwork for the Super Nintendo World experiences
Promotional picture of Yoshi, Light-blue Yoshi, and Pink Yoshi
The meet-and-greet character of Yellow Yoshi
The meet-and-greet character of Purple Yoshi
References[edit]
- ^ a b c SUPER NINTENDO WORLD™ at Universal Fan Fest Nights. universalstudioshollywood.com. Archived February 14, 2026, 12:05:53 UTC from the original via Megalodon, from an archive.today snapshot. Retrieved April 26, 2025.
- ^ a b Manning L., Reif A. (April 26, 2025). Photos: Hunt for Eggs and Meet Yoshi for the First Time During Universal Fan Fest Nights. Laughing Place. Retrieved April 26, 2025. (Archived April 26, 2025, 20:07:37 UTC via Wayback Machine.)
- ^ April 24, 2025. Universal Fan Fest Nights 2025: Guide to new after-hours event at Universal Studios Hollywood. Attractions Magazine. Retrieved April 25, 2025. (Archived April 25, 2025, 07:56:36 UTC via Wayback Machine.)
- ^ SUPER NINTENDO WORLD™ at Universal Fan Fest Nights. universalstudioshollywood.com. Retrieved February 14, 2026. (Archived February 14, 2026, 12:01:00 UTC via Megalodon.)
- ^ unistudios (January 30, 2026). Colorful Yoshis bring a burst of fun to the Mushroom Kingdom during Universal Fan Fest Nights. How many Yoshi photos can you take?. Instagram. Retrieved February 1, 2026. (Archived February 14, 2026, 12:17:16 UTC via Megalodon.)
- ^ Inigo, J. (April 24, 2026). GUIDE: Yoshi Quest at 2026 Universal Fan Fest Nights. MouseInfo. Retrieved April 25, 2026. (Archived April 25, 2026, 18:43:27 UTC via Wayback Machine.)
- ^ Finn, A. (April 24, 2026). Yoshi Scavenger Hunt at Universal Fan Fest Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood. WDW News Today. Retrieved April 25, 2026. (Archived April 25, 2026, 19:09:53 UTC via Wayback Machine.)
- ^ Rowland, J. REVIEW: Eat Adorable Yoshi Eggs & Smoothies in Super Nintendo World at Universal Fan Fest Nights. Universal Parks News Today. Retrieved April 27, 2025. (Archived April 27, 2025, 12:46:32 UTC via Wayback Machine.)
- ^ a b c Toadstool Cafe menu. universalstudioshollywood.com. Retrieved April 26, 2026. (Archived April 26, 2026, 10:02:12 UTC via Megalodon.)
- ^ Ace, S. Full List (with Prices) of New Yoshi Merchandise at Universal Studios Hollywood for Fan Fest Nights. Universal Parks News Today. Retrieved April 27, 2025. (Archived April 27, 2025, 12:53:04 UTC via Wayback Machine.)
