First Look: Inside Helios Grand Hotel at Epic Universe

First Look: Inside Helios Grand Hotel at Epic Universe

Universal has given FOX 35 a first look inside its new flagship resort, the Helios Grand Hotel, which serves as the centerpiece of the Epic Universe theme park in Orlando.

Universal Helios Grand Hotel, set to open May 22, has it all and then some

The Lotus Lagoon, located on the grounds of the Univeral Helios Grand Hotel, has nearly 20 cabanas and hundreds of lounge chairs. Photo by Donnell Suggs/The Atlanta VoiceA table inside Bar Helios, the rooftop bar/restaurant that is located on the 10th floor of Universal Helios Grand Hotel. Photo by Donnell Suggs/The Atlanta VoiceORLANDO, FL. – The Universal Orlando Resorts family of hotels is set to grow larger by one next month. Universal Helio…

Universal’s New Resort Charges $128 Just to Park

The excitement for Epic Universe just keeps building. Universal Orlando’s newest theme park is opening its gates on May 22, 2025, and along with it comes an entirely new kind of on-site hotel: the Helios Grand Hotel. This luxurious resort isn’t just close to the action—it’s literally part of the park. That kind of perk comes with its fair share of buzz and, naturally, a few rules. And if you were hoping to pull into the Helios Grand parking lot …

Believe the Hype: Epic Universe, the first major new theme park to open in Central Florida in 26 years, honors its name and something else. Honestly, I am as surprised as you. But the epic was in fact my conclusion after spending recently two days within the epic universe as part of the “technical essays,” a kind of soft opening. When it officially premieres on May 22, the estimated property of more than $7 billion should narrow the gap between …

Universal Orlando Relaxes Photo and Video Policy for Team Member Previews as Media Event Begins

Today, invited media will be touring Universal Epic Universe alongside a previously scheduled Team Member preview. With media able to take photos and video during their day at the park, Universal has now relaxed a strict no-photo policy for Team Members and their guests attending previews. Here’s the latest. Updated Photo & Video Policy for Epic Universe Previews Universal Orlando Resort is relaxing the strict no-photos and video policy that ha…

Sneak Peek: Inside Universal Helios Grand Hotel at Epic Universe

The author visited as an invited guest of Universal Orlando Resort. All opinions are the author’s own, and Universal Orlando Resort had no input in any part of this review. Universal Epic Universe is scheduled to open on May 22, 2025, and so is its crown jewel hotel, Universal Helios Grand Hotel, a Loews Hotel. Helios Grand Hotel serves as a gateway to Epic Universe through Celestial Park, offering guests unmatched direct access to the park. As …