Among the new dining venues at Universal Helios Grand Hotel is Flora Taverna, which is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. We dined for breakfast, where guests can choose to order table service or partake in a buffet. Flora Taverna is on the first floor of Universal Helios Grand Hotel, but its floor-to-ceiling windows and … Read more
Lotus Lagoon is the poolside bar at the new Universal Helios Grand Hotel, serving frozen cocktails, cold beers, and refreshing fountain drinks along with snacks and appetizers. We’ve compiled the full menu and reviewed some of the unique items. Menu Starters Salads Handhelds Served with choice of French fries, sweet potato fries, side farmer’s salad, … Read more
On its first day of operation, the UPNT team ventured out to Universal Helios Grand Hotel to put the menu at Bar Helios through its paces. But is it worth a stop on your next Universal vacation? Read on for our review and find out. Interior Bar Helios is the rooftop bar at Universal Helios … Read more
Universal Helios Grand Hotel marks a major milestone for Universal Orlando Resort. It’s the resort’s first hotel attached to a park, in this case Epic Universe. The hotel opened with the start of Passholder previews on Wednesday, April 16. Epic Universe will officially open on May 22. Parking & Entrance Hotel guests can park in … Read more
Universal Helios Grand Hotel is now open, with a gift shop full of Epic Universe merchandise, including some new items. Universal Helios Grand Hotel Gift Shop Like other Universal Hotels, the gift shop is just dubbed the “Universal Studios Store.” You can find it by turning right in the hotel’s lobby, between the check-in area … Read more
Universal Helios Grand Hotel has opened its doors ahead of Annual Passholder Previews for Epic Universe, the newest theme park at Universal Orlando Resort. We were there on opening day to tour a Park View 2 Queen Beds room. Universal Helios Grand Hotel Room Tour Upon entering the room, a round hallway lamp illuminates four-pointed … Read more
Universal Helios Grand Hotel has opened to coincide with Annual Passholder previews of Epic Universe. Available at the hotel’s Aurora Market is a new Helios Grand Hotel souvenir cup with refills. Universal Helios Grand Hotel Souvenir Cup – $16 The cup is dark blue with light dots representing stars. The logo for Universal Helios Grand … Read more
Dining reservations for Flora Taverna and Bar Helios at Universal Helios Grand Hotel are open once again. Universal Helios Grand Hotel Dining Reservations Those who are interested in dining at Helios Grand Hotel can now book dining reservations at either of the two restaurants located at the hotel. Reservations were previously available for a short … Read more
Universal Helios Grand Hotel has opened up more dates for reservations coinciding with the Annual Passholder Epic Universe previews. Universal Helios Grand Hotel Opens Early Reservations When reservations originally opened for the new hotel, they were only for May 22 (the grand opening date of Epic Universe) onwards. Guests can now book stays starting on … Read more
Despite rumors that attendance at Universal Orlando Resort would spike during the opening weeks of Epic Universe, all three hotels surrounding the new park still have rooms available to book during Epic Universe’s opening week and throughout the summer. Epic Universe Hotels Available for Opening Week The Epic Universe theme park at the Universal Orlando … Read more
Universal Orlando Resort has released a new ad, “Welcome to the Four Parks of Universal Orlando Resort,” spotlighting Epic Universe, Universal Studios Florida, Islands of Adventure, and Volcano Bay. The ad starts by featuring the Universal Orlando Resort logo on a galaxy-themed background. It transitions to a flyover clip of a water taxi traveling through … Read more
Coinciding with Epic Universe tickets going on sale, reservations for Universal Helios Grand Hotel are now open. Universal Helios Grand Hotel Reservations Guests can book the in-park hotel for stays starting on May 22, 2025 — the grand opening date of Epic Universe — through January 3, 2026. A two-night minimum stay is required for the opening … Read more
Universal Orlando Resort has launched a sweepstakes with the grand prize of a 5-night vacation including admission to Epic Universe. Epic Universe Sweepstakes Universal is advertising the sweepstakes with a sign outside the Epic Universe Preview Center in Universal CityWalk Orlando. The winner can choose up to three guests to accompany them on their vacation. … Read more
In addition to sharing details of the hotel’s theming and dining options, Universal Orlando has released layouts of the Universal Helios Grand Hotel rooms. Standard Rooms The guest rooms of Universal Helios Grand Hotel are designed to evoke the tranquility of a blissful garden with hues of blue and purple, and impressionistic depictions of flowers … Read more
Universal has shared new details about Epic Universe’s in-park hotel, Universal Helios Grand Hotel, including concept art. Universal Helios Grand Hotel Details Universal Helios Grand Hotel will be Universal Orlando’s 11th hotel but their first attached to a park. It acts as the backdrop of Celestial Park. “This hotel isn’t just theme-park-adjacent, it is at … Read more
Aerial photographer bioreconstruct shared new snaps of the Epic Universe construction site this week, including photos and videos of Donkey Kong Mine-Cart Madness and Curse of the Werewolf testing. Bio also spotted the statues from the defunct Monsters Cafe Bone Chillin’ Stand in a staging area for the park. Epic Universe Parking Crews are installing … Read more