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The company opened its Epic Universe theme park in Orlando Thursday, after hosting a star-studded party Wednesday evening.

The grand opening of Universal Epic Universe on Thursday signals a new era in high-tech theme park attractions in Central Florida.10:10 a.m. update:Universal Orlando Resort shared new images as the first official guests gathered at the 5 portals to enter the different lands in Epic Universe.

In anticipation of the grand opening, WESH 2 is providing live coverage with insights and updates directly from Epic Universe | Watch:

Epic Universe, Universal Orlando Resort’s much-anticipated theme park, officially opened on Thursday, hours early to eager fans. It’s the first major, traditional theme park to open in Florida since 1999,

Celebrities walked the blue carpet and fans lined up in droves Tuesday night as Universal Orlando celebrated the much-anticipated grand opening of Epic Universe, marking one of the biggest expansions in Florida theme park history.

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Universal Epic Universe is actively hiring for a wide range of positions ahead of its grand opening May 22 along with its five other themed parks and resorts.