Disney4me Posted Wednesday at 03:27 PM Report Share Posted Wednesday at 03:27 PM Universal Helios Grand Hotel, adjacent to the future Epic Universe theme park, is now open to guests, Universal Orlando confirms. The debut of the 500-room resort may seem to have come early as its opening has been touted as with the opening of Epic, which is currently in its preview phases and officially will open to the public on May 22. The Mediterranean styling of Helios Grand is seen from inside the theme park, standing at the far edge of its Celestial Park area. The hotel has its own dedicated entrance to Epic, and it’s wedged between the Dark Universe and Wizarding World of Harry Potter — Ministry of Magic areas of the park. Pictures: A look inside Helios Grand Hotel at Universal Epic Universe Features of the new hotel include the rooftop Helios Bar, which has views of Epic Universe as well as the other side of the hotel; Lotus Lagoon swimming pool area with cabanas; dining options named Flora Taverna and Aurora Market; and the Universal Studios Store. Helios also has select rooms with “How to Train Your Dragon” theming. Epic Universe preview: An early walk (and rides) in the park Helios Grand is co-owned and operated by Universal Orlando and Loews Hotels. It brings Universal’s on-property room count to 11,000 spread over 11 resorts. That includes the 1,500 rooms added this year with the opening of Stella Nova and Terra Luna resorts, which also are located within sight of Epic Universe. Email me at dbevil@orlandosentinel.com. BlueSky: @themeparksdb. Threads account: @dbevil. X account: @themeparks. Subscribe to the Theme Park Rangers newsletter at orlandosentinel.com/newsletters. View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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