The Halloween horrors have abandoned Universal Studios Hollywood and the witches of Oz have moved in, with limited-time menu items, exclusive merchandise, and a wicked photo op to celebrate the Nov. 22, 2024, premier of Wicked Part 1 starring Ariana Grande as Glinda the Good and Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba (AKA the Witch of the West).
Oz-tastic opportunities can be found both inside the theme park and at Universal CityWalk Hollywood, so you don’t even need a park ticket to enjoy the swankified fun.
Inside the Park
For Wickedly delicious bites and sips inside Universal Studios Hollywood, Hollywood & Dine has been Ozified.
The quick-service restaurant’s new Wicked-themed menu features the following items:
Bewitching Bacon Burger ($16.99) – Bacon cheeseburger with provolone cheese, black garlic aioli, lettuce, and pickles served on a branded brioche bun
Grilltastical Chicken Wrap ($15.99) – Herb-marinated chicken with tomato, cucumber, onion, and feta cheese wrapped in a spinach tortilla
Roastified Corn Flatbread ($12.99) – Mexican street corn flatbread with roasted corn, peppers, and cotija cheese
Lemonlicious Poppyseed Salad ($13.49) – Mixed green salad tossed with lemon poppyseed dressing and topped with apples, candied pecans, red onion, and apple chips
Drizzmatic Corn Dog ($12.99) – Hand-dipped corn dog drizzled with avocado crema and gold dust
Apple Pie Fullelest Cake ($12.99) – Cinnamon sugar funnel cake topped with apple pie filling, whipped cream, green sanding sugar, and edible gold glitter
Oz fans can also sip three colorful themed drinks:
- Spellbinding Collins – Raspberry vodka, lemon juice, grenadine, and club soda garnished with a lemon wheel and raspberries
- Ozdust Punch (non-alcoholic) – Pineapple and lime juice, zero proof blue curacao, and grapefruit soda garnished with a gold-dusted dehydrated grapefruit
- Ozmopolitan – Lemon vodka, apply liqueur, lemon and white cranberry peach juice, garnished with a green sugar rim, lime wheel, and sour gummy candy (clever name!)
The Feature Presentation Store inside the park is the place to go for all things Wicked – and will remain Wickified through the release of Wicked Part 2, which is scheduled for November 21, 2025.
Exclusive merchandise includes a collection showcasing the film’s stylized “W” logo, as well as a range of items in the main characters’ signature pink and green colors, and a collection honoring Glinda and Elphaba’s alma mater, Shiz University.
Don’t miss the cases displaying actual screen-used props, including two of Glinda’s wands (the training wand and “bubble” wand), plus the bottle of green elixer that seals Elphaba’s greenified fate and the Grimmerie spell book.
Last but not least, Wicked fans can pose at a special photo op across from the Feature Presentation Store.
At Universal CityWalk
Whether you choose to be Greenified or Galindafied, you’ll also find the collection of fantastical fashions at the UNIVRS Store, which has been completely taken over by “Wicked” merch in anticipation of the film’s premiere later this month.
There’s even a chance to rep the Emerald City!
Beyond the custom-wrapped Wicked doors of the Universal Cinema, a display of screen-worn Wicked costumes include the black Elphaba gown worn by Cynthia Erivo, the gold-trimmed blue “Dancing Through Life” suit worn by Jonathan Bailey as Fiyero, the pink suit worn by Ariana Grande as Glinda, and the shorts and sweater vest worn by Ethan Slater as Bok.
A special Spellbinding Snack Pack will be available for Wicked moviegoers, which includes a large popcorn, 2 candies, and 2 large drinks (Ozdust Punch or Emerald Elixir anyone?)
But wait… there’s more!
Toothsome Chocolate Emporium & Savory Feast Kitchen is serving the new wickedly delicious Ozitively Pink and Green Milkshake (strawberry and key lime shake with pink and green whipped topping, strawberry and Oreo crumbs, and a white chocolate disk).
An exclusive Starbucks x Wicked Discovery Series Mugs and Wicked-themed tumblers are available only at Starbucks at Universal Studios Hollywood, both at the in-park and CityWalk locations (while supplies last). The Wicked-themed Starbucks drinkware is also available at Universal Orlando Resort
The witches from Wicked aren’t the only ones making a splash at Universal Studios Hollywood, let’s find out what else is happening on the hill.
Say Hello to Hello Kitty
In September, Universal Studios Hollywood rolled out the pink carpet to welcome Hello Kitty and her posse to Universal CityWalk in style, with the grand opening of the all-new Hello Kitty and Friends Café – the first of its kind in L.A. – and the Sanrio Smile Shop.
Beginning on Oct. 29, 2024, both the cafe and shop are celebrating the 50th anniversary of Hello Kitty, with new menu items and a new merchandise collection dedicated to the momentous milestone.
Hello Kitty and Friends Café 50th Anniversary Treats
The brand new pink-hued anniversary cake, cookie, and drink are available through Dec. 31, 2024.
- Anniversary Cake ($14) – Confetti cake layered with white chocolate mousse topped with whipped white ganache
- 50th Cookie Sandwich ($6) – Strawberry sugar cookie with raspberry buttercream
- Sparkling 50th Drink ($10) – Strawberry soda, coconut cream foam, and strawberry powder
Sanrio Smile Shop 50th Anniversary Collection
Also pretty in pink is the exclusive Hello Kitty 50th anniversary collection, which includes a Loungefly backpack and wallet, plus key chains, notepads, mugs, and more.
Hello Kitty and Friends Café
You won’t find any savory snacks at the charming CityWalk eatery adorned with Kitty’s signature pink bow, but in addition to the limited-time 50th anniversary items, you can taste plenty of other sweet treats, including:
Hello Kitty Cookie ($6) – A Hello Kitty-shaped sugar cookie topped with royal icing and rainbow sprinkles
Hello Kitty Mousse Dome ($12) – Cinnamon mousse, apple pie filling, and cinnamon streusel
Kuromi Mousse Dome ($12) – Ube mousse, white chocolate ganache, and chocolate sponge
Berry & Cream Churro ($8) – Berry-stuffed churro with cream cheese frosting
Strawberry Cake ($14) – Vanilla sponge cake, strawberry jam, and whipped white chocolate ganache
Chocolate Cake ($13) – Chocolate Cake layered with dark chocolate mouse and hazelnut cocoa mousse
Macaron Set ($25) – Raspberry, strawberry, vanilla, pistachio, and chocolate
Specialty beverages on the menu, include:
Hello Kitty Strawberry Green Iced Tea ($8) – Strawberry green tea, pink sugar rim with strawberries and mint
Tuxedosam Lemonade ($8) – Blue raspberry lemonade, pink sugar rim served, and a lemon wheel
Kuromi Berry Iced Tea ($8) – Blackberry tea, purple sugar rim and served with blackberry and mint
Keroppi Matcha Latte ($10) – Frozen matcha latte topped with whipped cream and matcha powder
Chococat Frozen Mocha ($9) – Frozen coffee, chocolate boba, whipped cream topped with chocolate sprinkles
My Melody Lemonade ($8) – Strawberry lemonade, yellow sugar rim, garnished with strawberries and a lemon wheel
Mocha Bow Bomb Latte ($10) – Hot mocha latte with chocolate bow bomb
Hot Chocolate Bow Bomb ($10) – Hot chocolate with white chocolate bow bomb
Sanrio Smile Shop
Located next door to the cafe, the equally adorable Sanrio Smile shop offers all things Hello Kitty, including collectibles, backpacks, spirit jerseys, embellished hats, specialty cups and mugs, collectible pins, t-shirts, plush toys, keychains, jewelry, phone cases, and lanyards, all showcasing Kitty and her friends Cinnamoroll, Keroppi, Kuromi, My Melody, Badtz-maru, and Chococat.
Shoppers can also find exclusive Hello Kitty and Friends Cafe-themed merchandise that’s only available at the Sanrio Smile Shop.
Holiday items have also arrived at the store!
Meet Hello Kitty inside Universal Studios Hollywood
The Animation Studio Store inside the theme park also features a collection of Hello Kitty merchandise, including exclusive items only found at Universal Studios Hollywood.
Plus, Kitty herself meets guests in a dedicated area next to the store – and in honor of her milestone 50th anniversary, the global icon has debuted a new pink floral dress.
More News From Universal Studios Hollywood
Hot on the heels of it’s 60th-anniversary celebration, Universal Studios Hollywood is finishing 2024 strong – and already has big plans for 2025.
Holiday Celebrations in Who-Ville, Hogsmeade, and the Mushroom Kingdom
In addition to the very popular annual Grinchmas and Christmas in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter celebrations, Super Nintendo World is also getting into the holiday spirit this year.
The seasonal celebration runs from Nov. 29, 2024 through Jan. 6, 2025.
Read all about it here:
Universal Fan Fest Nights
An all-new after-hours event (a la Halloween Horror Nights) will celebrate pop culture, including movie and TV franchises like Star Trek, the Wizarding World, Back to the Future; iconic role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons; and the popular Japanese manga and anime Jujutsu Kaisen and One Piece.
The separately-ticketed event will take place on select nights from April 25 to May 18, 2025.
Read all about it here:
Grad Bash is Back
2025 Graduating students can celebrate their accomplishments at Universal Studios Hollywood during Grad Bash 2025.
Grad Bash tickets include admission to the theme park plus a private party from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. featuring DJs, dance parties, and themed photo ops, plus exclusive access to rides and attractions, including Super Nintendo World (and Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge), Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey and Flight of the Hippogriff in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Jurassic World – The Ride, The Secret Life of Pets: Off The Leash, Despicable Me: Minion Mayhem, The Simpsons Ride, Transformers: The Ride 3D, Revenge of the Mummy: The Ride, and of course, the world-famous Studio Tour.
Grad Bash for graduating high school students will take place on May 14, 21, and 28, 2025; a special Jr. Grad Bash will celebrate graduating eighth-grade students on May 1 and 8, 2025.
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Let’s Hear From You!
Are you in the market for exclusive Wicked merch? Are you hurrying to Universal Studios Hollywood to wish Hello Kitty a Happy 50th Anniversary? Are you ready to celebrate the holiday season with the Grinch? Or is it all of the above! Let us know in the comments below.
