Universal’s $7 billion Epic Universe theme park opens today. Here’s what to expect—and the best rides for families and daredevils

After years of COVID-imposed delays and a month or so of previews, Universal Orlando finally opens the doors on its Epic Universe Thursday.

The new theme park, which reportedly cost between $6 and $7 billion to build, is an escalation of the company’s WWE-like battle with Disney to attract theme park visitors in central Florida—and it’s likely to have an impact. (In truth, both companies are likely to benefit from the opening, as many families making the trip to Orlando will likely visit...