April 16, 2025
8:57 PM
View from a Helios Grand Hotel room.
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April 16, 2025
8:52 PM
View of the statue of Apollo from Helios Grand Hotel.
April 16, 2025
5:13 PM
A bird soars for a view of Chronos. At Helios Grand Hotel.
April 16, 2025
2:16 AM
Another view of the sidewalks for a walk to Helios Grand Hotel from Stella Nova.
April 15, 2025
1:02 AM
A look at Kirkman Rd SB past Helios Grand Hotel. Stay left to try the elevated traffic circle and get to Epic Universe parking. Stay right to continue to Universal Blvd (and perhaps the Orange County Conv Center area lodging).
April 15, 2025
12:31 AM
Kirkman Rd SB extension fully opened today. Carrier Dr to Universal Blvd. Many drivers missing the ramp to Sand Lake Rd. Making a U-turn at Helios Grand Hotel. No changes to the Sand Lake Rd ramps. Construction continues on the two ramps on the South side.
April 11, 2025
10:22 PM
Landscaping added along Destination Pwy. The South property line of the Epic Universe development. Skyline seen this photo includes: • Frankenstein Manor • Helios Grand Hotel • The mountain in the Isle of Berk • Stardust Racers.
April 11, 2025
10:15 PM
Current work on the sidewalk to Helios Grand Hotel. First guests check in this Wednesday April 16.
April 11, 2025
9:52 PM
Exclusive bus lanes in the median of Kirkman Rd, at Universal Blvd. Lanes are not yet open. Helios Grand Hotel in distance, past the raised traffic circle near Epic Universe.
April 7, 2025
1:05 AM
At center of the aerial photo is an overview of Celestial Park. Spanning from the Chronos entrance tower and portal at top of the photo, to Helios Grand Hotel at bottom left. Super Nintendo World and Dark Universe at right.
April 6, 2025
11:58 PM
Aerial photo of Helios Grand Hotel at night.
April 6, 2025
11:37 PM
Aerial photo of Helios Grand Hotel and Celestial Park at night. #EpicUniverse
April 6, 2025
11:33 PM
Aerial photo of Helios Grand Hotel at night.
April 6, 2025
11:29 PM
Aerial look at the Helios Grand Hotel pool at night. Sign for the Lotus Lagoon restaurant was recently added. Lighting likely added soon.
April 6, 2025
1:29 AM
Aerial look at Helios Grand Hotel and Epic Universe at night. Some of the jets in the Cosmos Fountain (at center) are multicolor. A recent addition is lighting over the arched entrance of Stardust Racers, at left.
