Photos: Florida’s $6bn Epic Universe park sees grand opening with spectacular firework, draws huge crowd

Published on May 24, 2025 05:38 PM IST

The Epic Universe’s focal point is Celestial Park. Visitors can then access the Dark Universe, Super Nintendo World, and How to Train Your Dragon—Isle of Berk.

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The $6 billion Epic Universe park at Universal Orlando Resort is fully open for public after six years of construction.A kid uses his magic wand to cast spells at an interactive game around at "The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Ministry of Magic" world in Universal Epic Universe theme park ahead of the grand opening ceremony in Orlando, Florida, U.S. May 21, 2025. REUTERS/Marco Bello(REUTERS)
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The $6 billion Epic Universe park at Universal Orlando Resort is fully open for public after six years of construction.A kid uses his magic wand to cast spells at an interactive game around at “The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic” world in Universal Epic Universe theme park ahead of the grand opening ceremony in Orlando, Florida, U.S. May 21, 2025. REUTERS/Marco Bello(REUTERS)

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Celestial Park is the centerpiece of the 750-acre Epic Universe. Guests can then access the five parks known as: Dark Universe, Super Nintendo World, How to Train Your Dragon — Isle of Berk, and The Wizarding World of Harry Potter — Ministry of Magic.People take a selfie as they arrive for the Universal Epic Universe theme park grand opening celebration in Orlando, Florida, U.S. May 21, 2025. REUTERS/Marco Bello(REUTERS)
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Celestial Park is the centerpiece of the 750-acre Epic Universe. Guests can then access the five parks known as: Dark Universe, Super Nintendo World, How to Train Your Dragon — Isle of Berk, and The Wizarding World of Harry Potter — Ministry of Magic.People take a selfie as they arrive for the Universal Epic Universe theme park grand opening celebration in Orlando, Florida, U.S. May 21, 2025. REUTERS/Marco Bello(REUTERS)

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Celestial Park, which Universal claims "puts the 'park' back in 'theme park'", has eateries, stores, rolling gardens, canals, and walkways.Performers stand at "The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Ministry of Magic" world in Universal Epic Universe theme park ahead of the grand opening celebration in Orlando, Florida, U.S. May 21, 2025. REUTERS/Marco Bello(REUTERS)
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Celestial Park, which Universal claims “puts the ‘park’ back in ‘theme park'”, has eateries, stores, rolling gardens, canals, and walkways.Performers stand at “The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic” world in Universal Epic Universe theme park ahead of the grand opening celebration in Orlando, Florida, U.S. May 21, 2025. REUTERS/Marco Bello(REUTERS)

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Attendees interact with the animatronic Snow Dragon at "How to Train Your Dragon - Isle of Berk" world in Universal Epic Universe theme park ahead of the grand opening celebration in Orlando, Florida, U.S. May 21, 2025. REUTERS/Marco Bello(REUTERS)
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Attendees interact with the animatronic Snow Dragon at “How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk” world in Universal Epic Universe theme park ahead of the grand opening celebration in Orlando, Florida, U.S. May 21, 2025. REUTERS/Marco Bello(REUTERS)

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FILE PHOTO: An attendee wearing a costume interacts with character Ygor at "Dark Universe" world in Universal Epic Universe theme park ahead of the grand opening ceremony in Orlando, Florida, U.S. May 21, 2025. REUTERS/Marco Bello/File Photo(REUTERS)
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FILE PHOTO: An attendee wearing a costume interacts with character Ygor at “Dark Universe” world in Universal Epic Universe theme park ahead of the grand opening ceremony in Orlando, Florida, U.S. May 21, 2025. REUTERS/Marco Bello/File Photo(REUTERS)

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FILE PHOTO: An attendee uses her phone to take a selfie before entering the "Dark Universe" world at Universal Epic Universe theme park ahead of the grand opening ceremony in Orlando, Florida, U.S. May 21, 2025. REUTERS/Marco Bello/File Photo(REUTERS)
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FILE PHOTO: An attendee uses her phone to take a selfie before entering the “Dark Universe” world at Universal Epic Universe theme park ahead of the grand opening ceremony in Orlando, Florida, U.S. May 21, 2025. REUTERS/Marco Bello/File Photo(REUTERS)

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People attend Universal Epic Universe theme park grand opening celebration in Orlando, Florida, U.S. May 21, 2025. REUTERS/Marco Bello(REUTERS)
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People attend Universal Epic Universe theme park grand opening celebration in Orlando, Florida, U.S. May 21, 2025. REUTERS/Marco Bello(REUTERS)

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A general view shows "The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Ministry of Magic" world in Universal Epic Universe theme park ahead of the grand opening ceremony in Orlando, Florida, U.S. May 21, 2025. REUTERS/Marco Bello(REUTERS)
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A general view shows “The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic” world in Universal Epic Universe theme park ahead of the grand opening ceremony in Orlando, Florida, U.S. May 21, 2025. REUTERS/Marco Bello(REUTERS)

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People interact with a game at "The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Ministry of Magic" world in Universal Epic Universe theme park ahead of the grand opening celebration in Orlando, Florida, U.S. May 21, 2025. REUTERS/Marco Bello(REUTERS)
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People interact with a game at “The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic” world in Universal Epic Universe theme park ahead of the grand opening celebration in Orlando, Florida, U.S. May 21, 2025. REUTERS/Marco Bello(REUTERS)

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People ride The Curse of the Werewolf roller coaster at "Dark Universe" world in Universal Epic Universe theme park ahead of the grand opening ceremony in Orlando, Florida, U.S. May 21, 2025. REUTERS/Marco Bello/File Photo(REUTERS)
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People ride The Curse of the Werewolf roller coaster at “Dark Universe” world in Universal Epic Universe theme park ahead of the grand opening ceremony in Orlando, Florida, U.S. May 21, 2025. REUTERS/Marco Bello/File Photo(REUTERS)

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People attend a fireworks and light show during the Universal Epic Universe theme park grand opening celebration in Orlando, Florida, U.S. May 21, 2025. REUTERS/Marco Bello(REUTERS)
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People attend a fireworks and light show during the Universal Epic Universe theme park grand opening celebration in Orlando, Florida, U.S. May 21, 2025. REUTERS/Marco Bello(REUTERS)

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A woman uses her phone as performers play at "The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Ministry of Magic" world in Universal Epic Universe theme park ahead of the grand opening celebration in Orlando, Florida, U.S. May 21, 2025. REUTERS/Marco Bello(REUTERS)
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A woman uses her phone as performers play at “The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic” world in Universal Epic Universe theme park ahead of the grand opening celebration in Orlando, Florida, U.S. May 21, 2025. REUTERS/Marco Bello(REUTERS)

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People walk near Phoenix Gate at "The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Ministry of Magic" world in Universal Epic Universe theme park ahead of the grand opening celebration in Orlando, Florida, U.S. May 21, 2025. REUTERS/Marco Bello(REUTERS)
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People walk near Phoenix Gate at “The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic” world in Universal Epic Universe theme park ahead of the grand opening celebration in Orlando, Florida, U.S. May 21, 2025. REUTERS/Marco Bello(REUTERS)

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People enjoy drinks at "The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Ministry of Magic" world in Universal Epic Universe theme park ahead of the grand opening celebration in Orlando, Florida, U.S. May 21, 2025. REUTERS/Marco Bello(REUTERS)
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People enjoy drinks at “The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic” world in Universal Epic Universe theme park ahead of the grand opening celebration in Orlando, Florida, U.S. May 21, 2025. REUTERS/Marco Bello(REUTERS)

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People ride The Curse of the Werewolf roller coaster at "Dark Universe" world in Universal Epic Universe theme park ahead of the grand opening ceremony in Orlando, Florida, U.S. May 21, 2025. REUTERS/Marco Bello(REUTERS)
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People ride The Curse of the Werewolf roller coaster at “Dark Universe” world in Universal Epic Universe theme park ahead of the grand opening ceremony in Orlando, Florida, U.S. May 21, 2025. REUTERS/Marco Bello(REUTERS)

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A woman uses her phone as performers play at "The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Ministry of Magic" world in Universal Epic Universe theme park ahead of the grand opening celebration in Orlando, Florida, U.S. May 21, 2025. REUTERS/Marco Bello(REUTERS)
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A woman uses her phone as performers play at “The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic” world in Universal Epic Universe theme park ahead of the grand opening celebration in Orlando, Florida, U.S. May 21, 2025. REUTERS/Marco Bello(REUTERS)

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A woman uses her phone to create social media content at "The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Ministry of Magic" world in Universal Epic Universe theme park ahead of the grand opening celebration in Orlando, Florida, U.S. May 21, 2025. REUTERS/Marco Bello(REUTERS)
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A woman uses her phone to create social media content at “The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic” world in Universal Epic Universe theme park ahead of the grand opening celebration in Orlando, Florida, U.S. May 21, 2025. REUTERS/Marco Bello(REUTERS)

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A man walks into the Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry roller coaster at "The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Ministry of Magic" world in Universal Epic Universe theme park ahead of the grand opening ceremony in Orlando, Florida, U.S. May 21, 2025. REUTERS/Marco Bello(REUTERS)
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A man walks into the Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry roller coaster at “The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic” world in Universal Epic Universe theme park ahead of the grand opening ceremony in Orlando, Florida, U.S. May 21, 2025. REUTERS/Marco Bello(REUTERS)

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People attend a fireworks and light show during the Universal Epic Universe theme park grand opening celebration in Orlando, Florida, U.S. May 21, 2025. REUTERS/Marco Bello(REUTERS)
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People attend a fireworks and light show during the Universal Epic Universe theme park grand opening celebration in Orlando, Florida, U.S. May 21, 2025. REUTERS/Marco Bello(REUTERS)

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