Universal is working hard on its newest park, Epic Universe, opening in 2025, and we love following along with all the construction updates!

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Epic Universe will feature five new lands, several new rides, shops, restaurants, and more! The park is coming along very nicely, but there are also 3 new hotels being built near the park. One of these new hotels is even being built INSIDE the park. We’ve got some updates on that hotel you may want to see!

The hotel inside Epic Universe will be called the Helios Grand Hotel and is the first of its kind for Universal. Universal has confirmed that this park will have 500 rooms and a Mediterranean feel. Thanks to Bioreconstruct on X, we’ve gotten a little peek at our this new hotel is shaping up!

Aerial photo of Dark Universe and Helios Grand Hotel in Epic Universe. pic.twitter.com/EcilOSQjCy

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The hotel is situated between Dark Universe and The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic.

Aerial look at current work on the arrival side of Helios Grand Hotel in Epic Universe. Resort pool bottom right. pic.twitter.com/YF9VgiJjcB

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The pool will likely be on the back side of the hotel facing away from the park. The concrete seems to have been poured for it!

Aerial look at the pool area of Helios Grand Hotel. The circular bar area is getting arched column theming. pic.twitter.com/NTtX5Gd3pu

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The front of the hotel will open right into Celestial Park, which is also coming along well.

Aerial photo of Celestial Park areas in front of Helios Grand Hotel in Epic Universe.
Rock work at the fountain is being painted.
Blue Dragon Pan-Asian Restaurant at left, at base of the hotel. pic.twitter.com/Q62gGsLSc1

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Taking a closer look at the building itself, it appears more windows have been added to the ballroom, and that the area to the left of the ballroom may be an outdoor area.

Aerial look at part of Helios Grand Hotel in Epic Universe. Windows recently added at the ballroom on top floor.
At left of the ballroom it seems like an outdoor space is in progress. To be lined with extra tall glass, similar to Bar 17 Bistro at Aventura Hotel. pic.twitter.com/98sH1ScSCH

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The top of the hotel has also had a new decorative element added, and construction on the actual base structure continues as well.

Aerial photo of the top of Helios Grand Hotel.
A decorative element was recently added. It has translucent circles that will be lighted at night.
The base steel sheets of the dome roof are now being covered in plywood. pic.twitter.com/qRUeNUKgBY

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Overall, the hotel is shaping up very nicely and appears to be on track with the rest of the park. We can’t wait to stay in it ourselves for the first time!

Aerial look at the resorts of Epic Universe.
• Helios Grande Hotel, in the park
• Stella Nova
• Terra Luna

On the horizon at top right are roller coasters in SeaWorld Orlando. pic.twitter.com/dANq5IX3KC

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