Exclusive First Look at Universal Helios Grand Hotel, a Loews Hotel at Universal Epic Universe

In this episode, hosts Dylan and Cassie take you behind the scenes of Universal Helios Grand Hotel, a Loews Hotel, opening in 2025 near Universal Epic Universe. Join in as they chat with special guests Jessica Iaconis, assistant director of facility design, and Russ Dagon, senior vice president of resort development. Jessica and Russ share exclusive insights into the creative process, design inspiration, and innovative features that put you just footsteps away from Universal Epic Universe.Chapters:00:00 Intro01:15 What is the theme of Universal Helios Grand Hotel? 03:49 How close is the Helios Grand Hotel to Celestial Park?06:11 What are the features of the pool and rooftop bar at Helios Grand Hotel?08:53 What was the design process for Helios Grand Hotel?10:46 What Creatives are most excited about13:22 The How to Train Your Dragon kid suites14:26 What transportation is at the resort?14:50 The Flora Taverna restaurant offerings17:50 What are Creativies most excited for20:08 Trivia game28:26 Take 5 RewindLinks:  Details Revealed About Universal Helios Grand Hotel, a Loews Hotel: https://blog.discoveruniversal.com/news/details-revealed-about-universal-helios-grand-hotel-a-loews-hotel/Learn more and Book Your Stay: https://www.universalorlando.com/web/en/us/places-to-stay/universal-helios-grand-hotelBlog: https://blog.discoveruniversal.com/   Universal Orlando Resort: https://www.universalparks.com/en/us   Universal Parks and Resorts: https://www.universalorlando.com/web/en/us   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UniversalOrlandoResort   Twitter: https://twitter.com/UniversalORL   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/universalorlando/   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/UniversalOrlando/featured  Must be 21 years and older with valid Photo identification to purchase or consume alcoholic beverages. EDITOR’S NOTE: The availability of some offerings may be temporarily limited, please check with guest services for current details.Early Park Admission - Requires theme park admission. Early Park Admission begins up to one (1) hour prior to regular scheduled park opening to either Universal Studios Florida or Universal’s Islands of Adventure as determined by Universal Orlando. Early Park Admission begins up to one (1) hour prior to regular scheduled park opening for Universal’s Volcano Bay. Valid at select attractions at each park. Attractions are subject to substitutions without notice. Additional restrictions may apply.Copyright & TrademarkSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.