A permanent archive of @bioreconstruct’s aerial photos of construction around Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando — full-resolution originals, preserved daily. Every post links back to its source.
Aerial photo of sand being placed in a spur of Epic Universe property. A spur along the canal, and continues North to across from The Wheel ICON Park. Helios Grand Hotel seen at top left. Intersection of Universal Blvd and Pointe Plaza Ave at bottom center.
Peering through Bar Helios to see blue sky through windows on the opposite side.
Central dome of Helios Grand Hotel glowing at sunset.
Helios Grand Hotel glowing at sunset.
Luna Overlook seen from Helios Grand Hotel.
Aerial photo of tree removal in a spur of the Epic Universe property. Helios Grand Hotel seen at top right. This spur connects along the pond. Topgolf Orlando at right.
Aerial photo of Helios Grand Hotel.
Fountain outside Helios Grand Hotel with ice descending from the fire on top.
Aerial photo of the Epic Universe fireworks launch peninsula relative to Helios Grand Hotel. Concrete recently added to the launch site.
Aerial photo today Dec 22, 2025 of the Helios Grand Hotel pool. And aerial one year ago, Dec 20, 2024, with recently added landscaping.
Aerial photo of the fireworks launch peninsula for Epic Universe. With mirror glass reflection of a clear blue sky. Behind Helios Grand Hotel.
A nearly straight-down aerial photo of Helios Grand Hotel. You may know the walkways on both sides of the tower very well if you've been a guest.
The distinct copper domes and profile of Helios Grand Hotel can be seen 7.5 miles away from the very high interchange ramp of SR 408 WB to I-4 WB. (As well as other resort towers in the attractions area.) Arrow top right in this aerial is at the ramp.
Aerial photo of the copper roof features of Helios Grand Hotel.
Advisory to Epic Universe guests visiting Helios Grand Hotel that there's no re-entry after park closing.
