Come with me on a Journey to a Far away place inhabited by Mythological Gods and Constellations. Through the Portals we go to an Epic Universe.

[Robo56]

I saw a fountain show at night




I went for a stay at another beautiful resort


I rode a Magical Train


I saw a Dragon on a Bank


I went to a Dark Magical Alley


I saw Halloween Pumpkins in May




I saw a Snowman in 95 degree heat so its magical you see


And a Castle on a mountain

 

[Robo56]

I had lemonade at a pub with a Hog on the wall




I found out that Earl has a girl named Pearl


I visited the Cat in the Hat




I rode a fun train High in the Sky


Took a trip on a ride that had webs


Rode on a fish and did not get wet


And visited a store that celebrates Christmas all year long.

 

[Robo56]

Thank you to everyone who came along for this trip report. I had a great time on my short trip.

If you are on the fence about a trip to Epic Universe GOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!! It is beautiful and truly something to see and experience in person.

My only issue during my visit there was the food and hopefully they have the kinks worked out on that by now.

The other issue was not being able to ride MOM…..not sure what the fix for that will be.

Of course on this trip I had to work in a stay at my favorite Resort at Universal Portofino.

I also worked in time to visit Universal Studios and IOA. My favorites.


I’am looking forward to going back to Epic on my upcoming trip in September for HHN if the Universes aligns




So if you see an old lady sitting in Darkmoor Village


with a Garlic Pretzel Stake


Hanging with my buddies






Having a Monocane drink



Waiting for the Windmill to catch fire it might be me…….LOL

 

[AntJulie]

I really enjoyed reading your trip summary and all of the wonderful photos. I've never been to Universal or Epic but am seriously thinking about taking grandkids next August. They will be 17 and almost 13. We are going to Disney World in a couple of weeks, so a trip to Universal will be very different. I'm not a big fan of roller coasters!

 

[wdwrule]

Wow stunning as always Robo! Thanks for the divine pictures and backstories of areas/places. It gives me a better appreciation when I visit them.

 

[Robo56]

I really enjoyed reading your trip summary and all of the wonderful photos. I've never been to Universal or Epic but am seriously thinking about taking grandkids next August. They will be 17 and almost 13. We are going to Disney World in a couple of weeks, so a trip to Universal will be very different. I'm not a big fan of roller coasters!

Your grandchildren are at a perfect age for Universal.

There is really something for every age group at Universal. Coasters are one of the rides they do well, but there are so many other rides and shows to enjoy.

You would love Epic Universe, Islands of Adventure and Universal Studios.

Just want to warm you when you visit Universal Parks for the first time you will be hooked for sure.

It is nice to have a little Disney and Universal for vacation.

Have a wonderful time on your upcoming vacation

Wow stunning as always Robo! Thanks for the divine pictures and backstories of areas/places. It gives me a better appreciation when I visit them.

Thank you, wdwrule for your kind comments. I’am so glad you enjoyed the report and photos.

I’am getting excited for my upcoming trip in September. Will try and take lots of photos to share of HHN and the parks with you all.

 

[Perdita&Pongo]

I wanted to back track a little there is a parking garage provided at the Helios Grand.

If you park on the second floor of the parking garage it leads right to the front door via a short pathway to the right of the entrance.

There is a cost to park in the garage. View attachment 963891

A side note. If you’re coming to Flora Taverna or Bar Helios to dine at the Helios Grand Hotel and you spend at least $50.00 you can have your parking ticket valeted and there is no charge for parking.

If you are an overnight guest and you dine $50 at Flora Taverna or Bar Helios, can you use that parking validation instead of paying the overnight rate?

 

[Robo56]

If you are an overnight guest and you dine $50 at Flora Taverna or Bar Helios, can you use that parking validation instead of paying the overnight rate?

When you check in they are going to ask if you have a car you will be parking. So I don’t think that angle will work.

My understanding is that you can get your garage parking ticket validated for the time you are having your meal. I’am not sure if there is a time limit on the meal parking validation or not. Someone who has had a meal there would be able to share that information if they read this.

I guess the other way to look at it is why have a $100.00 meal at Flora Taverna to bypass a $36.00 parking fee for staying over night.



Will add in, the food at Flora Taverna is good.

 

[Perdita&Pongo]

When you check in they are going to ask if you have a car you will be parking. So I don’t think that angle will work.

My understanding is that you can get your garage parking ticket validated for the time you are having your meal. I’am not sure if there is a time limit on the meal parking validation or not. Someone who has had a meal there would be able to share that information if they read this.

I guess the other way to look at it is why have a $100.00 meal at Flora Taverna to bypass a $36.00 parking fee for staying over night.

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Will add in, the food at Flora Taverna is good.

Thank you for the reply. We will ask at check-in and see how that might work.

Yes, I agree it doesn’t make sense to dine just to get a parking validation, but we are staying at Helios multiple nights so I imagine we will dine >$50 on at least one of those days.