Scooby-Doo Meets Universal Monsters in New Interactive Mystery at Universal Fan Fest Nights

Zoinks! Universal is cooking up a crossover that feels like it was pulled straight out of a Saturday morning cartoon marathon and a classic horror vault. At Universal Studios Hollywood, guests attending Universal Fan Fest Nights 2026 will step into an all-new interactive experience where Scooby-Doo and the gang collide with the legendary Universal Monsters in “Mystery on the Backlot.”

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The story drops guests right into the action as extras on a monster movie set gone horribly wrong. A mysterious villain known as the Phantom Director hijacks production and unleashes icons like Dracula, Frankenstein’s Monster, The Bride of Frankenstein, and the Wolf Man. Thankfully, Mystery Inc. is already on the case… and they need your help to solve it. Guests will actually disembark from the Studio Tour tram and explore the iconic Little Europe backlot set on foot, turning this into a rare, immersive walkthrough experience that blends theme park storytelling with real Hollywood history.

Armed with a “Mystery Manual,” guests will free-roam through the set, tracking down clues across four interactive stations led by Fred, Velma, Daphne, and Shaggy. Along the way, you will encounter live show moments featuring the Universal Monsters, complete with theatrical effects and just enough spooky flair to keep things thrilling without crossing into nightmare territory. It is a choose-your-own-adventure style experience, meaning no two investigations will play out exactly the same.

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And yes, this mystery ends exactly how you want it to. Expect a full Scooby-Doo-style finale, complete with a dramatic reveal that lets you live out that iconic “let’s see who’s really behind this” moment in real time. Add in themed snacks like Scooby Snacks and exclusive merch, and you have a fandom mashup that feels equal parts nostalgic and brand new.

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