Universal Studios Hollywood Announces New Dungeons & Dragons Experience With Henson Creatures!

Jim Henson's Creature Shop is bringing to life a classic Dungeons & Dragons character for a new limited attraction at Universal Studios Hollywood. 

Xanathar, the larger-than-life floating head with tentacle eyes and his beloved goldfish Sylgar, will be brought to life by the Creature Shop, for DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: Secrets of Waterdeep.

The attraction is part of Universal Fan Fest Nights, a brand-new immersive experience, kicking off April 25.

According to the official description fans will "join fellow Harpers on a DUNGEONS & DRAGONS quest to save Waterdeep from the clutches of the notorious beholder, Xanathar the Beholder, in the in-world action-packed DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: Secrets of Waterdeep."

The event will take place on select nights: April 25–27, May 2–4, 9–11, and 15–18, 2025. Guests can look forward to themed culinary creations from Executive Chef Julia Thrash, exclusive merchandise, cosplay, and immersive experiences across a variety of popular franchises, including Star Trek, Back to the Future, One Piece, Jujutsu Kaisen, Wicked, Harry Potter, and SUPER NINTENDO WORLD™.

Tickets and information about Universal Fan Fest Nights can be found here. 

Information about the DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: Secrets of Waterdeep experiance can be found here.