It’s the first major, traditional theme park to open in Florida since 1999, when Universal Islands of Adventure debuted, though Universal opened a themed Orlando water park, Volcano Bay, in 2017.

Epic Universe, Universal Orlando Resort’s much-anticipated theme park, officially opens Thursday. It’s the first major, traditional theme park to open in Florida since 1999, when Universal ...

The fourth addition to Universal Orlando's Florida portfolio, Epic Universe will immerse visitors in the worlds of Harry Potter, Super Mario, "How to Train Your Dragon" and other beloved franchises.