Universal Studios Japan is serving up a big helping of festive food this winter as part of its Universal Holiday Wonders ~Discover U!!!~ celebration. The Universal Food Festival returns for its largest edition yet, with holiday-themed meals, character-inspired desserts, seasonal drinks, and street food available throughout the park.
Universal Holiday Wonders runs from November 13, 2026, to January 17, 2027, with some food offerings available from November 9.
Universal Market
Universal Market will serve a variety of street food and seasonal drinks, including the Potato Festival The Alps! with Raclette Cheese Sauce, featuring 1kg of potatoes topped with cheese sauce, and a Chocolate Dip Churros Assortment Set with four types of churros.
Popcorn – Pizza Flavor, Popcorn – Tiramisu Flavor, Roast Potato Mountain Jr. with Raclette Cheese Sauce, Potato Festival The Alps! with Raclette Cheese Sauce, Belgian Waffle & Chocolate Sundae – Caramel & Nuts*1, Hot Wine – Berry & Spice, Hot Wine – La France Pear, Chocolate Dip Churros Assortment Set (4 types of churros + chocolate dip sauce), Currywurst Dog, Costa Coffee Latte, Costa Coffee Iced Latte (Choose from 3 flavors: vanilla, caramel, or hazelnut)
Other offerings include flavoured popcorn, currywurst-inspired hot dogs, Belgian waffles, and hot wine. Most items are scheduled to launch on November 9, with the two popcorn flavours available from November 10.
Character-Inspired Holiday Food
Studio Stars Restaurant will offer festive meals inspired by Snoopy, Hello Kitty, and Elmo, alongside seasonal desserts and a Holiday Kids Set. Elmo and friends will also appear in their holiday costumes during special character meet-and-greet events at the restaurant. The menu is scheduled to launch on November 11.
Sweets (from right): Gift Box ~Apricot & Brownie~ (Elmo), Snow Garden ~Apple & Pudding~ (Hello Kitty), and Buche de Noël ~Chocolate & Raspberry~ (Snoopy).
The Minions will have their own seasonal offerings, including Bob’s Holiday Pizza Chicken Plate at Happiness Cafe and Bob’s Holiday White Chocolate Drink at Wharf Cafe. These items launch on November 9 and November 12, respectively.
Super Nintendo World
Guests visiting Super Nintendo World can try the Red Shell Calzone ~Berry & Chocolate~ at Yoshi’s Snack Island, while Mario Cafe & Store will serve Power Up! Superstar Popcorn Milk Tea topped with star-shaped cookies. Both items are scheduled to launch on November 9.
Discovery Restaurant will introduce a Jungle Holiday Fried Chicken Burger Set from November 21, while Fossil Fuels will offer a chocolate custard pizza topped with nuts and raspberries from November 14.
More Seasonal Dining Options
Discovery Restaurant will introduce its first holiday menu with the Jungle Holiday Fried Chicken Burger Set, featuring fried chicken topped with cheese and cranberry sauce. The set is scheduled to go on sale from November 21.
At Fossil Fuels, guests can try a chocolate custard pizza topped with two types of nuts and raspberries, alongside Jungle Holiday Onion Soup ~Sausage & Broccoli~. These items are scheduled to be available from November 14.
For a more substantial seasonal meal, Three Broomsticks in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter will serve a Holiday Feast designed for four people. The sharing platter features roast chicken with traditional British gravy and cranberry sauce, alongside a separate Holiday Plate.
Parkside Grill will offer a dinner-only Holiday Premium Course ~A Moment of Snow and Light~, along with drinks at its terrace night bar. The course is available from 5pm, while the terrace bar begins serving from 4pm.
Holiday Food Passport
Guests can make the most of the Universal Food Festival with the Holiday Food Passport, which includes meal vouchers, a food map, and a bingo rally with rewards for completing the activity.
- 3 meal vouchers: ¥3,500
- 6 meal vouchers: ¥6,800
- Sales period: October 14, 2026, to January 14, 2027
- Valid period: November 13, 2026, to January 14, 2027
- Where to buy: Universal Studios Japan’s official website, Beverly Hills Boulangerie, and Boardwalk Snacks (in-park sales begin November 13).
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