May 21, 2025
7:53 PM
Aerial look at the primary fireworks staging area for tonight's Grand Opening party at Epic Universe.
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May 21, 2025
7:50 PM
Arrows in this aerial photo at two staging areas for fireworks. Part of the special events of tonight's Grand Opening party for Epic Universe.
May 21, 2025
7:47 PM
Aerial look at a fireworks staging area for tonight's Epic Universe Grand Opening party. Located in an expansion pad for the park, between the Wizarding World and Stardust Racers.
May 21, 2025
7:39 PM
Aerial overviews of the entrance of Epic Universe. Staging is in progress for tonight's Grand Opening party. Protective plastic covers the Blue Carpet for the guest arrival.
May 21, 2025
7:29 PM
Aerial look at some of the staging for tonight's Grand Opening party at Epic Universe.
May 21, 2025
7:22 PM
At left in this aerial photo are Team Member staging Epic Universe for tonight's Grand Opening party. Also seen 1 A bar for the party. 2,3 Some of the tables for use by tonight's guests. 4 A production shoot.
May 21, 2025
7:15 PM
Aerial look at a Back of House of Epic Universe. Team Members are preparing the park for tonight's Grand Opening party.
May 21, 2025
6:59 PM
Aerial look at preparation for tonight's Epic Universe Grand Opening party. Plastic is covering the blue carpet for arriving guests. Note also the seating in the VIP lounge at top floor, right. You can see the live stream of the event begin at 6 EDT here: https://youtu.be/94Ov4ji34HM
May 21, 2025
6:50 PM
Aerial look at plastic covering the Blue Carpet at entrance of Epic Universe. Preparation for tonight's Grand Opening party of the park.
May 21, 2025
6:44 PM
Aerial look at preparation for the Blue Carpet arrival of guests for tonight's Epic Universe Grand Opening party. • Carpet seen covered with protective plastic. • VIP room has tables, at top center. • Risers for cameras at right.
May 19, 2025
11:32 PM
This sign at the Epic Universe Preview Center is for the Epic Universe Opening Sweepstakes. Scan the QR code or visit https://epicuniversesweepstakes.com for rules and the entry. Entry is open until June 30 11:59pm ET.
May 19, 2025
12:09 PM
Today is the last preview of Epic Universe, and it's sold out. VIP party Wednesday night. Grand Opening Thursday!
May 18, 2025
2:44 PM
Barricades in the Wizarding World. Added as part of the end of night sweep of guests from Epic Universe.
May 18, 2025
1:28 PM
View of Helios Grand Hotel is well-hidden by landscaping at the extended queue for Battle at the Ministry. However, there are gaps.
May 18, 2025
1:21 PM
Views of Helios Grand Hotel parking, Epic Universe expansion pads, and a lantern guests might see if the zig-zag walkway is used for the Metrofloo extended queue.
