Epic Universe Is Livestreaming Its Grand Opening Celebration — And You Are Invited!

We are just ONE week away from the grand opening of Epic Universe! It is hard to believe the time has almost arrived! While we have been enjoying exploring the park during multiple previews, we also can’t wait for the park to be officially open.

Epic Universe

Epic Universe officially opens on May 22nd, 2025, and we spotted some permits that gave us a glimpse into some of Universal’s plans for celebrating the grand opening. There were permits for pyrotechnics, drones, and celebrity guests. Additionally, plans revealed that the TODAY show will be in attendance, and there are also areas outlined for pyro launch and drone launch. That sounds like quite the celebration!

If all of that sounds like an amazing time, but you can’t make it all the way to Epic Universe for the celebration, we have some GREAT news! Universal is planning on live streaming the Grand Opening Celebration of Universal Epic Universe, and you are invited! That’s right, you can enjoy the festivities from the comfort of your sofa. It’s hard to beat being cuddled up on your couch, preferably in your pajamas, and enjoying a bowl of popcorn while watching the celebration!

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The live stream will be on Wednesday, May 21st, at 6 PM ET. Yes, you read that right. The celebration is happening the night BEFORE the park officially opens, so mark your calendar accordingly. We have a feeling it will be a night to remember! You can sign up for updates from Universal Orlando and updates about the livestream on Universal Orlando’s website.

Celestial Park

While we have seen some permits for pyrotechnics, drone, and celebrity guests, you never know what else make happen during the celebration. Based on plans, we are expecting to possibly see fireworks too! However, Universal hasn’t officially announced what to expect at the celebration yet, so we will just have to tune in to see.

Super Nintendo World

Epic Universe features five themed lands: Celestial Park, Super Nintendo World, Dark Universe, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter: Ministry of Magic, and How to Train Your Dragon: Isle of Berk. There is so much to see and do, and we are working hard to make sure you have the best tips and tricks for you trip! We have already tried so much food, ridden all the rides, and tried out various tricks, and we are sharing everything with you.

Isle of Berk

We can’t wait to see Epic Universe’s Grand Opening Celebration, and of course we will be sharing it all with you. So don’t worry if you can’t tune in live, we will have a recap for you! Stay tuned to DFB for all your Epic Universe news.