The blue carpet rolled out Wednesday evening in Orlando, bringing out celebrities and Universal leaders ahead of the grand opening of Epic Universe. Stars from Harry Potter were among the star-studded celebrities walking the carpet. It’s the day so many people have been waiting for.

Universal Epic Universe is opening to the public on Thursday, May 22, after more than 6 years in the making!WESH 2 has been reporting on Orlando's newest theme park since 2019. Sign up for our NewslettersThe story of Epic Universe: What is the Chronos and who are the Celestians?

Thursday marks the official opening of Universal Orlando Resort's Epic Universe, the first major new theme park in the United States in over a decade.

Thursday is the grand opening of Universal Epic Universe! WFTV has been inside the park all week long to bring you a behind-the-scenes sneak peek.

Theme park takes advantage of leaps in high-tech advances and presents 21st century interactive experiences to guests.

Epic Universe opens this week in Florida, the newest theme park to open in Orlando. It will be Universal's fourth theme park in Florida, and home to a third Harry Potter land, as well Super Nintendo World and How To Train Your Dragon - Isle of Berk.

The grand opening of Universal Epic Universe on Thursday signals a new era in high-tech theme park attractions in Central Florida.7:15 a.m. update:Along with all of the fun of a new theme park comes a big focus on keeping guests safe.

Universal Epic Universe officially opens this week on May 22, and Universal Orlando has shared details, including guests' arrival timeframes and other information regarding their Grand Opening celebrations.