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Universal Orlando‘s newest hotel, Universal Helios Grand Hotel, is officially open!
Universal Helios Grand Hotel
Helios Grand Hotel opened early, on April 16th, while Epic Universe is set to open May 22nd. We got a first look at this “Mediterranean-inspired” hotel, including the highly anticipated Kids’ Suites! Come along with us for a FULL room tour!!
Either before you run into Epic Universe to meet your favorite Nintendo characters or need a relaxing end to your day after flying with a dragon, enjoying a relaxing sit-down meal is a great addition to your Universal Orlando trip.
Universal Helios Grand Hotel
We visited Flora Taverna at the Universal Helios Grand Hotel, where we got amazing views of Epic Universe and an incredible meal. This is one of the three hotels built for Epic, and it overlooks Celestial Park. Let’s dive in!
Planning a vacation in Orlando might be getting easier!
Epic Universe
A new hotel is in the works, and it’s right by Universal Orlando. Let’s check it out!
Universal Orlando‘s newest resort has officially opened!
Terra Luna Resort
Terra Luna Resort, the sister resort to Stella Nova (which opened a few months ago), is now open. Both resorts sit adjacent to the brand-new Universal Orlando theme park, Epic Universe, which is set to open on May 22nd, 2025. We are here checking out everything Terra Luna has to offer, including the new bar, Luna Bar! Come along with us!
We are checking out the newest Universal Orlando hotel!
Terra Luna Resort!
Universal’s newest theme park, Epic Universe, is set to open on May 22nd, 2025, marking a massive expansion of Universal in Orlando! Along with Epic Universe, Universal built three brand-new resorts, so we are checking out Terra Luna Resort and taking you along with us.
A $25 million vacation village is opening up near Disney World!
Magic Kingdom
Princess Village is the name of the new property where you will be able to find short-term rental townhomes which will be great for larger families looking to stay off property. The rental resort is aiming to help create jobs and boost tourism in Orlando and we have the first look here!
A new hotel will be coming soon to Los Angeles! According to KTLA, the Los Angeles City Council approved expansion plans for a new 18-story tower at the Hilton Los Angeles/Universal City Hotel.
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This new tower will be expanding the current building that is 24-stories on E. Universal Hollywood Drive.
A brand-new Universal hotel is opening in just ONE WEEK!
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While Epic Universe is still a few months away from its grand opening, Universal is opening its first hotel near the brand-new theme park. This new hotel is the first of three hotels opening near Epic Universe, and we can’t wait to see inside.
Disney giveth and Disney taketh away. And sometimes, Disney giveth again.
The newly announced Lakeshore Lodge ©Disney
Disney’s Lakeshore Lodge is the newest hotel being built near Magic Kingdom, and it’s been a long time coming. Originally, Disney announced a hotel called Reflections: A Lakeside Lodge for this space — and then never talked about it again. But, Lakeshore Lodge is the new hotness that will be opening at Disney World in 2027 and we’ve got a new aerial look at the progress!
Universal Studios Hollywood has been undergoing a large transformation as part of their Universal Evolution Plan. We are excited to see the new spaces and offerings being built on almost 400 acres of land!
Universal Studios Hollywood
The Universal Evolution Plan includes “additions to the existing studio, theme park, retail and entertainment uses including CityWalk, and the introduction of new hotels on approximately 391 acres in the Universal City area.”
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