Epic Universe, Universal Orlando’s newest theme park, will officially open Thursday to the public, after weeks of technical previews among passholders and other guests.

Universal Orlando Resort will open its fourth central Florida theme park, just in time for Memorial Day next year.

ORLANDO, Fla. - There's a new theme park coming soon to Florida, and this one promises to be epic. Universal Orlando announced Thursday construction had begun for Epic Universe, a long-rumored fourth park that executives promised "forever changes theme park entertainment." The massive new park is the company's first new property since water park Volcano Bay opened in May 2017. CEO Tom Williams said Epic Universe is the "most immersive and innovative theme park" in its lineup, which also includes Universal Studios Orlando and Islands of Adventure. Universal execs stayed mum on just which franchises would occupy Epic Universe, but they promised guests would encounter "beloved stories" throughout the sprawling park.