May 21, 2025
9:40 PM
Aerial photo of Celestial Park at Helios Grand Hotel. Numerous spotlights are staged on the lobby roofs, the lawn, and the arched bridge. Spotlights for tonight's Epic Universe Grand Opening party.
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May 18, 2025
1:28 PM
View of Helios Grand Hotel is well-hidden by landscaping at the extended queue for Battle at the Ministry. However, there are gaps.
May 18, 2025
1:21 PM
Views of Helios Grand Hotel parking, Epic Universe expansion pads, and a lantern guests might see if the zig-zag walkway is used for the Metrofloo extended queue.
May 18, 2025
3:43 AM
Crisscrossed spotlights in Celestial Park and at Helios Grand Hotel.
May 11, 2025
12:35 PM
A sheep in the Isle of Berk at night. With Helios Grand Hotel in background.
May 10, 2025
12:26 AM
Aerial overview of the unique raised traffic circle near Epic Universe. Red lanes below are bus-only. The landscaped sidewalk at left can be used to walk from Helios Grand Hotel to Epic Universe guest parking. If you stay past park close in Bar Helios. (Consider ride share too.)
May 10, 2025
12:08 AM
Aerial overview of Epic Universe. From Chronos at the park entrance, at top center. To Helios Grand Hotel.
May 10, 2025
12:01 AM
Aerial photo of Helios Grand Hotel and the Cosmos Fountain in Epic Universe. Seating is seen in the outdoor sections of Bar Helios. Top floor of the hotel.
May 9, 2025
11:57 PM
Comparison of an aerial view of the Cosmos Fountain today, and an April 25 view from the top lodging floor of Helios Grand Hotel. 9th floor, Club Level.
May 9, 2025
11:51 PM
Aerial look at Helios Grand Hotel. The in-park resort of Epic Universe.
May 4, 2025
3:29 PM
All fountains off yesterday afternoon in Celestial Park. A hopefully rare reflection of Helios Grand Hotel here.
May 2, 2025
12:48 AM
One of Orlando's castles rising above the trees. A Marriott on I-Drive. More info at this URL: https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/mcoca-castle-hotel-autograph-collection/overview/ As seen from Helios Grand Hotel.
May 2, 2025
12:33 AM
Stardust Racers at top left with service lights on during regular overnight maintenance. At center is the portal to the Harry Potter world in Epic Universe. As seen from Helios Grand Hotel.
May 2, 2025
12:25 AM
Stella Nova at night, as seen from Helios Grand Hotel.
May 2, 2025
12:17 AM
Trash can style of the transportation plaza of Helios Grand Hotel.
