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.
My Helios Grand Hotel time lapse projects resulted in 166,291 photos, creating 90 min of video to sift through! Surprise problems of camera vibration to fix. Two LRTimelapse PRO Timer controlled 4 of the cameras. Much easier than in-camera, unlimited photo counts.
Aerial overview of the Epic Universe fireworks launch peninsula. Utility work in progress. At left is the Helios Grand Hotel parking garage, and the berm of the extended outdoor queue of Battle at the Ministry.
A column with flames at top. At front of Helios Grand Hotel, at sides of the Apollo statue.
Flames recently added to the columns at sides of the Apollo statue at front of Helios Grand Hotel.
Planetary rings at Meteor Astropub and the ring around the top dome of Helios Grand Hotel.
Seems like Helios Grand Hotel was seen last night with the first room decorated by a guest with string lights. On Grand Opening night of Epic Universe.
Sunrise at Helios Grand Hotel. As seen from Luna Overlook on Grand Opening morning of Epic Universe.
Luna and Helios Grand Hotel at sunrise on Grand Opening morning.
Aerial photo with 9 of the 11 Universal Orlando resorts. Including Helios Grand Hotel, Stella Nova, and Terra Luna seen at top right.
Aerial look at a connected spur of the Epic Universe property. Helios Grand Hotel seen at top right. Adjacent Lockheed Martin and I-Drive.
Aerial overview of Epic Universe. May 21, 2025 • Grand Opening party tonight! • Fireworks to be launched from behind Helios Grand Hotel and at the staging seen at arrows. • See the Grand Opening party at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=94Ov4ji34HM • Park opens to guests tomorrow 7am!
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.
View of Helios Grand Hotel is well-hidden by landscaping at the extended queue for Battle at the Ministry. However, there are gaps.
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.
Crisscrossed spotlights in Celestial Park and at Helios Grand Hotel.
