Updated: 10/16/2026 — Universal confirms free admission and adds hourly character meets, trivia, singalongs, a life-size LEGO build, and themed food and drinks.
Wicked fans have one day to meet Glinda and Elphaba at Universal CityWalk Orlando this month. Universal’s Oztacular Spectacular is scheduled for Saturday, October 24, 2026, from noon to 7 p.m., according to Universal’s official event guide. This is a one-day CityWalk celebration, not a new theme-park land or multiweek attraction.
What Happens at CityWalk’s Wicked Oztacular Spectacular?
The lineup includes hourly Glinda and Elphaba meet-and-greets and trivia, plus a yellow-brick dance floor with a DJ, singalongs, and a life-size LEGO build for photos. Guests can also see film costumes and props, pose at stained-glass photo spots, and try themed food and beverages. New Wicked merchandise will be available at the Universal Legacy Store.
Universal says Oztacular Spectacular is a free CityWalk event and no ticket is required. The announcement does not describe an RSVP or reservation process; parking, merchandise, and food or beverages may still cost money. Treat the listed hours as the event window, not a promise that each character or activity will run continuously.
How This Differs From Wicked: The Experience
Universal also has Wicked: The Experience in the Hollywood area of Universal Studios Florida. That is a separate in-park offering, included with eligible park admission, featuring film costumes, photo opportunities, merchandise and food. The October 24 Oztacular is the newly announced CityWalk event; don’t assume a visit to one includes access to the other.
The location is the practical advantage for a short Orlando visit: you can make a CityWalk stop without giving up a park-ticket day. But because the celebration has only one published date, travelers arriving after October 24 should not plan on finding its character meets or trivia still running. Universal has not announced a repeat date or a permanent Oz attraction.
Planning a Universal CityWalk Stop on October 24
Build some flexibility into the afternoon if the character meets are your main draw; Universal has not released individual appearance times. Check Universal’s CityWalk information before leaving for directions, parking and any updated event details. For another current CityWalk screen-to-real-life experience, see our report on The Traitors bar at Great Movie Escape.
Official Universal Sources
Oztacular Spectacular activities, hours and free admission · CityWalk location and visitor information · Separate in-park Wicked: The Experience
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