Pictures: Celebrities, VIPs arrive for Epic Universe nighttime celebration

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Actor Warwick Davis, who played Professor Filius Flitwick in the “Harry Potter” film series, talks with members of the media on the  “Celestial Carpet” as part of the Universal Epic Universe grand opening ceremonies at the new theme park on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. Many celebrities, movie stars, dignitaries and other VIPs were introduced during the event. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

Actress Nico Parker and actor Mason Thames, stars of the upcoming “How to Train Your Dragon” live action film, arrive on the “Celestial Carpet” as part of the Universal Epic Universe grand opening ceremonies at the new theme park on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. Many celebrities, movie stars, dignitaries and other VIPs were introduced during the event. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

Mark Woodbury, chairman and chief executive officer of Universal Destinations & Experiences, arrives on the “Celestial Carpet” as part of the Universal Epic Universe grand opening ceremonies at the new theme park on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. Many celebrities, movie stars, dignitaries and other VIPs were introduced during the event. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

Actors Oliver and James Phelps, who played the Weasley twins in the “Harry Potter” film series, arrive on the “Celestial Carpet” event as part of the Universal Epic Universe grand opening ceremonies at the new theme park on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. Many celebrities, movie stars, dignitaries and other VIPs were introduced during the event. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

Mark Woodbury, chairman and chief executive officer of Universal Destinations & Experiences, interacts with guests on the “Celestial Carpet” as part of the Universal Epic Universe grand opening ceremonies at the new theme park on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. Many celebrities, movie stars, dignitaries and other VIPs were introduced during the event. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

“Saturday Night Live” cast member Bowen Yang has some fun on the “Celestial Carpet” as part of the Universal Epic Universe grand opening ceremonies at the new theme park on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. Many celebrities, movie stars, dignitaries and other VIPs were introduced during the event. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

Shigeru Miyamoto, Nintendo representative director and fellow, walks the “Celestial Carpet” as part of the Universal Epic Universe grand opening ceremonies at the new theme park on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. Many celebrities, movie stars, dignitaries and other VIPs were introduced during the event. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

Gothic fashion designer Micheline Pitt, who contributed to Dark Universe at Universal Epic Universe, arrives on the “Celestial Carpet”  as part of the Universal Epic Universe grand opening ceremonies at the new theme park on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. Many celebrities, movie stars, dignitaries and other VIPs were introduced during the event. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

Howie Mandel, best known for his roles as a judge on “America's Got Talent “since 2010 and as the host of the game show “Deal or No Deal,” answers questions one the “Celestial Carpet” as part of the Universal Epic Universe grand opening ceremonies at the new theme park on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. Many celebrities, movie stars, dignitaries and other VIPs were introduced during the event. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins arrives on the “Celestial Carpet” as part of the Universal Epic Universe grand opening ceremonies at the new theme park on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. Many celebrities, movie stars, dignitaries and other VIPs were introduced during the event. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

Dancer and actor Frankie Grande models a Power-Up Band on the “Celestial Carpet” as part of the Universal Epic Universe grand opening ceremonies at the new theme park on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. Many celebrities, movie stars, dignitaries and other VIPs were introduced during the event. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

Danny Elfman, composer for Dark Universe interacts with guests on the “Celestial Carpet” as part of the Universal Epic Universe grand opening ceremonies at the new theme park on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. Many celebrities, movie stars, dignitaries and other VIPs were introduced during the event. Elfman has composed scores for over 100 feature films including "Beetlejuice," "Men in Black," "The Wolfman" and more.  (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

Tasha Ghouri, a British model, dancer and television personality, arrives on the “Celestial Carpet” as part of the Universals Epic Universe grand opening ceremonies at the new theme park on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. Many celebrities, movie stars, dignitaries and other VIPs were introduced during the event. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

“The Real Housewives of Miami” star Guerdy Abraira arrives on the “Celestial Carpet” as part of the Universal Epic Universe grand opening ceremonies at the new theme park on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. Many celebrities, movie stars, dignitaries and other VIPs were introduced during the event. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

Dean DeBlois, writer, director and producer of all “How to Train Your Dragon” movies and the upcoming live action film, interacts with the media during a “Celestial Carpet” event as part of the Universal Epic Universe grand opening ceremonies at the new theme park on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. Many celebrities, movie stars, dignitaries and other VIPs were introduced during the event. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

Mark "Crash" McCreery, center, who contributed designs for the monsters in Monster’s Unchained: The Frankenstein Experiment in Dark Universe at Universal Epic Universe, walks the “Celestial Carpet” as part of the Epic Universe grand opening ceremonies at the new theme park on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. Many celebrities, movie stars, dignitaries and other VIPs were introduced during the event. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

Rick Baker, special make-up effects creator known for his groundbreaking work in films like “An American Werewolf in London,” “Men in Black”, and “Planet of the Apes,” talks with guests on the “Celestial Carpet” as part of the Universal Epic Universe grand opening ceremonies at the new theme park on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. Many celebrities, movie stars, dignitaries and other VIPs were introduced during the event. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

VIPs arrive during on the “Celestial Carpet” as part of the Universal Epic Universe grand opening ceremonies at the new theme park on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. Many celebrities, movie stars, dignitaries and other VIPs were introduced during the event. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

Karen Irwin, president and COO of Universal Orlando Resort, talks to members of the media during a “Celestial Carpet” event as part of the Universal Epic Universe grand opening ceremonies at the new theme park on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. Many celebrities, movie stars, dignitaries and other VIPs were introduced during the event. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

Mark Woodbury, chairman and chief executive officer of Universal Destinations & Experiences, interacts with guests on the “Celestial Carpet” as part of the Universal Epic Universe grand opening ceremonies at the new theme park on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. Many celebrities, movie stars, dignitaries and other VIPs were introduced during the event. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

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Actor Warwick Davis, who played Professor Filius Flitwick in the “Harry Potter” film series, talks with members of the media on the  “Celestial Carpet” as part of the Universal Epic Universe grand opening ceremonies at the new theme park on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. Many celebrities, movie stars, dignitaries and other VIPs were introduced during the event. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

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