The aerial archive

Work seen May 21 of the development of foundations for spotlights in front of Helios Grand Hotel. Spotlights also have been seen in progress on roof tiers of the hotel.

Spotlights are being added to the roof of Helios Grand Hotel. Similar to the spotlights at Constellation Carousel, and on four roof tops in Epic Universe.

Aerial photos of 12 spotlights in a row on top of the First Aid building in Epic Universe. Located between Helios Grand Hotel and the Wizarding World portal. Seem like they are for a new nighttime show.

Aerial photos of spotlights being installed as an element of a night time show in Epic Universe. The beams will be seen from inside the park as rising behind Helios Grand Hotel. Located behind the park's fireworks launch.

12 spotlights are being installed at Epic Universe as a background element in a layered night time show. From inside the park, the spotlight beams will be seen rising behind Helios Grand Hotel. Located behind the fireworks launch.

Spotlights are being installed at Epic Universe as a background element in a layered night time show. Located behind the fireworks launch, behind Helios Grand Hotel.

Aerial photos of spot lights added for a nighttime show in Epic Universe. As backdrop to fireworks. Located on the lakeshore behind Helios Grand Hotel.

Example view of the Coca-Cola Freestyle bottle's Kaleidoscope. Created by aiming a phone cam through the Freestyle bottleneck viewer. A photograph of Constellation Carousel from Helios Grand Hotel.

Emblem of Helios Grand Hotel during the Celestial Park Fountains show.

A year ago yesterday Apr 16 2025 the Loews Team welcomed its first guests to Helios Grand Hotel. • First spectacular views of Celestial Park that night. • First views of sunrise in Epic Universe the following morning. Also first time guests would enter the park.

One year ago was the soft opening of Epic Universe. April 17. 2025. Seen in foreground about 8:45 am are the first #UOAP Annual Passholders and Universal resort guests who entered from Helios Grand Hotel. Queued for early entry after passing through security and ticketing.

A last look at the concept model in the Epic Universe Preview center. There are many fundamental ideas in the model. We now know the final design decisions for: • Bar Zenith • Stardust Racers marquee • Emblem design and location at Helios Grand Hotel

A last look at the concept model in the Epic Universe Preview center. Bar Helios had a concept where glass at the outdoor patio was angled, instead of horizontal.

It's about an hour to walk about 3.5 miles between Islands of Adventure and Helios Grand Hotel.

Aerial photos of Epic Universe. The Cosmos Fountain is drained and work is in progress for show enhancements. A guess is these enhancements are related to the recently added fireworks launch pad (behind Helios Grand Hotel).