About this episode

The episode features an interview with Stephen Siercks discussing the upcoming Fan Fest Nights event at Universal Studios Hollywood.

Last year, Universal Studios Hollywood debuted a highly immersive new after-hours event, Fan Fest Nights, which is back for its second year in 2026. An event designed "for the fans" around some of pop culture's most iconic IP - Fan Fest Nights takes place this year beginning on April 23. Eager to learn more about this year's event, and what it takes to bring to life, Andrew and Eric are joined this week by Stephen Siercks, Senior Director of Entertainment Production at Universal Studios Hollywood, and Executive Producer of Fan Fest Nights. The 22-year Universal Studios Hollywood veteran takes us through all things Fan Fest Nights, and how the event was built from whiteboards and concepting all the way through installation and execution! You can connect with the show by hitting us up on social media @Coaster101: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram . We also have a website, if you're into that sort of thing: www.coaster101.com Also, be sure to subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss an episode! And please give us a rating and review wherever you listen, it helps new listeners find us! Find the latest and greatest Coaster101 and theme park-inspired merch at coaster101.com/merch Thanks…

People in this episode

Hosts: Andrew, Eric

Guest: Stephen Siercks

Topics covered

• Universal Studios
• Fan Fest Nights
• entertainment production
• pop culture
• immersive events

Keywords

• Universal Studios
• Fan Fest Nights
• Stephen Siercks
• entertainment
• immersive events
• pop culture
• after-hours event

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Universal Studios Hollywood

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