July 17, 2026
11:13 AM
Aerial photo of Helios Grand Hotel and the Celestial Park fountains at night.
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July 12, 2026
10:00 AM
Aerial photo July 10 of Epic Universe fireworks preparation. A small team, working under a movable canopy for shade. Second photo, from Helios Grand Hotel July 7. Evening of the premiere of Celestial Goodnight. Possibly the full Team prepared and opened the show.
July 6, 2026
1:26 AM
Celestial Good Night spotlights staged at base of Helios Grand Hotel.
July 6, 2026
12:57 AM
Helios Grand Hotel at sunset.
June 14, 2026
11:50 AM
Ground and aerial photos of large spotlights that will be seen from behind Helios Grand Hotel during the Celestial Goodnight show at Epic Universe.
May 29, 2026
3:49 AM
Recently added spotlights can be seen in this aerial photo on roofs of: 1 Helios Grand Hotel 2 The Blue Dragon Pan-Asian Restaurant 3 Oak & Star Tavern 4 Das Stakehaus 5 Monsters Unchained Spotlights indicate that a new night show is in development in Epic Universe.
May 29, 2026
3:20 AM
Spotlights are seen in development in this aerial photo of Helios Grand Hotel. Sets of 4 spotlights are in progress on the roof tiers. There are also spotlights in progress in the lawn in front of the tower. Seems to be part of a plan for a new night show in Epic Universe.
May 29, 2026
3:10 AM
Aerial photos of spotlights in development on roof tiers of Helios Grand Hotel and roof of The Blue Dragon Pan-Asian Restaurant in Epic Universe. Seems to be part of a plan to introduce a new night show in the park.
May 29, 2026
2:51 AM
Aerial photos of spotlights being added to the lawn in front of Helios Grand Hotel. A trench has been cut for electrical conduits. White concrete cylinders were cast to be foundations for the spotlights. Seems to be part of a new Epic Universe night show.
May 29, 2026
2:41 AM
Development of spotlights can be seen in this aerial photo. A trench has been cut in the lawn in front of Helios Grand Hotel for electrical conduits. White concrete cylinders were cast to be foundations for the spotlights. Seems to be part of a new Epic Universe night show.
May 25, 2026
11:07 AM
Could be that fiery red was selected as the portal color for The Isle of Berk to connect with story of Hiccup using the forge to create his many contraptions. Portal seen at twilight from Helios Grand Hotel.
May 24, 2026
3:02 PM
Hotel room views of the development of foundations for spotlights in front of Helios Grand Hotel.
May 10, 2026
11:19 PM
edited
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.
May 8, 2026
10:17 AM
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.
May 8, 2026
10:07 AM
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.
