As passersby spotted the new addition to the facade of the U.S. Department of Agriculture building, reactions ranged from bewilderment to disgust to respect.

Metro's Kristina Beanland had the golden ticket to explore Universal's new theme park before anyone else in the world.

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

Check out our Epic Universe reviews of the new theme park’s 11 ride experiences, including Harry Potter, Stardust Racers, ...