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Universal Orlando Resort’s newest hotel, Universal Stella Nova Resort, is now officially open – transporting guests to the center of marvelous galaxies for a resort experience unlike anywhere else in the universe. Brought to life by the award-winning Universal Creative team and co-owned and operated by Loews Hotels & Co, the new hotel joins Universal Orlando’s current collection of magnificently themed hotels and offers 750 rooms, cosmic-inspired dining options and out-of-this-world amenities.

Universal Stella Nova Resort
Photo: Universal Studios Resort

Designed to reflect the infinite vastness of the universe, Stella Nova Resort’s guest rooms comfortably sleep up to four guests in two queen beds and feature space station-styled windows – making this the ultimate escape for guests looking to rest amongst the stars. The resort also offers a variety of unique dining options, including Cosmos Cafe and Market, Galaxy Bar and Galaxy Grill. Guests can also relax at the resort-style pool with a splash pad and fire pit, work out at the fitness center, unwind and enjoy fun activities together at the game room and browse the Universal Studios Store.

Photo: Universal Orlando Resort

Stella Nova Resort is adjacent to the all-new Universal Epic Universe theme park opening May 22, 2025, and located just minutes away from Universal Orlando’s existing award-winning theme parks – Universal Studios Florida, Universal Islands of Adventure and Universal Volcano Bay. Guests staying at Stella Nova Resort, or any of the other Universal Orlando hotels, can take advantage of exclusive theme park benefits, including Early Park Admission to Universal Volcano Bay and The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley at Universal Studios Florida or The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade at Universal Islands of Adventure up to one hour before the park opens (valid theme park admission required), complimentary shuttle bus transportation to the theme parks and Universal CityWalk, resort-wide charging privileges, complimentary merchandise delivery and more. Guests at Stella Nova Resort will also enjoy a walking path from the hotel to Epic Universe when the theme park opens.

Florida residents can get two days free with the purchase of a 2-Park, 1-Day Park-to-Park ticket – allowing them three days of access to Universal Studios Florida and Universal Islands of Adventure. Florida residents can also book a stay at the all-new Universal Stella Nova Resort and Universal Terra Luna Resort for just $159 per night (click here to learn more).

U.S. and Canada residents can enjoy two free days of admission to Universal Studios Florida and Universal Islands of Adventure with the purchase of the “Buy 2 Days, Get 2 Days” ticket offer– giving them four days to enjoy some of the most innovative and immersive theme park experiences. U.S. and Canada residents can also save 30% on a 4-night stay at the all-new Universal Stella Nova Resort and Universal Terra Luna Resort (click here to learn more). 

Michael Sandoval

Michael Sandoval is the Founder and Executive Producer of MUSE TV, as well as the Producer of NEWS x MUSE, Destination: The Theme Park Travel Show, and he is the Co-Executive Producer of "Hey Han" with Executive Producer and host, Hannah Fletcher. MUSE TV originated as a website covering music and entertainment news in 2012. The company has expanded to YouTube, as well as having its own podcast. One decade later, the MUSE TV Network now exists on Roku and Amazon Fire TV. Sandoval grew up in East Los Angeles, having graduated from Don Bosco Technical Institute. He began his journalism career in junior college where he wrote for the San Gabriel Valley Tribune and Whittier Star News, covering high school sports. Michael then continued his education at Cal State University, Fullerton in which he worked at KTLA as a production assistant for Kurt the Cyberguy. His journalism career eventually led to the transition into the realm of professional sports- specializing in marketing, sales, event planning and public relations with the National Hockey League, Los Angeles Angels, Los Angeles Galaxy and Los Angeles Dodgers. Michael later crafted a hybrid of his journalism career, combined with his newfound marketing skills to create not only MUSE TV as a news outlet, but also the MUSE TV Internship Program. This program exists with the mission to help develop the next generation of journalists. Michael is an accredited journalist by the Motion Picture Association.