food IS a theme park
It can be hard to decide whether to stay at the theme park during your vacation or somewhere off-property, which is usually cheaper.
Universal Orlando
While it can be a bit more magical to stay close to the parks, do the perks really outweigh the price? Well, we’re adding another perk to the hotel list, and this might just make a stay totally worth it.
Want to plan your Universal Orlando trip like an expert? These are the hotels Universal fans are skipping in 2026!
Terra Luna Resort
There are 11 official Universal Orlando hotels for guests to choose from when booking their vacation. Much like the assortment of Disney World hotels, there are definite pros and cons to each option, and some of those differences might be dealbreakers for you when deciding which spot to book. Here are the three Universal Orlando hotels fans aren’t booking in 2026!
Universal Orlando is about to be even more epic!
Universal Helios Grand Hotel
On May 22nd, both Epic Universe and Universal Grand Helios Hotel are set to open! Grand Helios, Stella Nova, and Terra Luna are three of the new resorts built specifically for the Epic Universe expansion. Today, we got an exclusive sneak preview at two of the hotel rooms available to book at Helios Grand Hotel, and we are taking you along for a tour! Let’s go!
It’s no secret that we’re excited for the opening of Epic Universe, but we also admit that we’re a little nervous.
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Opening an entire new park comes with lots of excitement, but also lots of room for error and for things to go wrong that need to be fixed ASAP so the park can function at its full capacity and meet the masses of people that are arriving to experience it for the first time. Which is why we’re surprised we’re not all talking more about this HUGE issue that’s bound to arise for the new park.
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