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Airbnb and Universal Launch Elphaba’s Retreat, a Cynthia Erivo–Hosted Wicked Experience With Bookings Now Open

The limited, free-to-request activation invites select fans to step inside a film-world retreat curated by Cynthia Erivo.

Overview

  • Requests are open now for the three-hour Elphaba’s Retreat experience through November 13, with a separate overnight stay request window running through November 20.
  • Up to 20 guests will be selected for the Cynthia Erivo–hosted event on December 3 in Thousand Oaks, California, and one guest plus a companion will be chosen for an overnight stay December 6–7.
  • The experience features immersive elements such as fireside tea, a guided exploration with hidden easter eggs and film artefacts, a multi-sensory sing-along, and a broom-weaving workshop.
  • Iconic items used on screen—including Elphaba’s hat, broom and the Grimmerie—are displayed within the retreat.
  • Requests are free for eligible participants 18 and older, with guests responsible for their own travel and, unless selected for the overnight, their accommodations; the activation promotes Wicked: For Good, due in theaters November 21, 2025.