Universal Terra Luna Resort is a 750-room hotel operated by Loews Hotels & Co that opened March 25, 2025, right next to Universal Epic Universe on the Universal Orlando Resort property. It’s classified as a “Prime Value” hotel, Universal’s newer budget-friendly tier, with a space-exploration theme of curved, station-like architecture, gold and green tones, and rooms that sleep up to four guests in two queen beds.
The appeal is simple: walkable-adjacent proximity to Universal’s newest and most talked-about park at a price well below Universal’s deluxe resorts, plus the same Early Park Admission perk that pricier on-site hotels get. For families chasing Epic Universe without paying deluxe-resort rates, Terra Luna is Universal’s answer.
Stats at a Glance
- Resort: Universal Orlando Resort
- Operator: Loews Hotels & Co
- Location: Adjacent to Universal Epic Universe, Orlando, FL
- Opened: March 25, 2025
- Rooms: 750 guest rooms (approx. 315 sq ft, sleep up to 4)
- Price tier: Prime Value — rates start around $147/night (shoulder season, multi-night stay)
- Park transport: Complimentary shuttle to all Universal Orlando parks and CityWalk
- Perks: Early Park Admission (up to 1 hour early); no Universal Express Pass included
Rooms, Theming and Dining
Terra Luna’s 750 standard rooms lean into a spacey, exploratory theme with sweeping curved lines, terrestrial gold-and-green color palettes, and window shapes inspired by space-station portholes. Rooms are compact by design (around 315 square feet) and configured with two queen beds for up to four guests, which is standard for Universal’s value tier rather than the larger suites found at its deluxe hotels.
On-site dining includes a pool bar and grill, a pizza delivery option for the room, and additional grab-and-go and lounge venues. It’s a more limited spread than Universal’s flagship hotels, but guests are a short shuttle ride from CityWalk’s much bigger restaurant lineup. Recreational spaces include a roughly 10,000-square-foot resort-style pool, a splash pad, a hot tub, a fire pit, and a game room, making it more of a family-hangout resort than a quiet retreat.
Getting to the Parks and Perks
Terra Luna sits adjacent to Epic Universe and offers complimentary shuttle service to all of Universal Orlando’s theme parks (Universal Studios Florida, Islands of Adventure, Epic Universe, Volcano Bay) and CityWalk. Staying here unlocks Early Park Admission, letting guests into select attractions up to an hour before general park opening, one of the most valuable perks for beating crowds at Epic Universe’s most popular lands.
The key trade-off versus Universal’s pricier hotels: Terra Luna does not include Universal Express Pass, the line-skipping benefit reserved for Universal’s premier and deluxe properties. Guests wanting to skip standby lines on top of early entry will need to buy Express Pass separately or upgrade their hotel.
Who Should Stay Here
Terra Luna suits families and fans prioritizing Epic Universe proximity and Early Park Admission on a moderate budget, without needing Express Pass or a large suite. It’s a strong fit for shorter trips focused mainly on the new park, or for value-conscious travelers upgrading from off-site hotels but not ready to pay deluxe-resort rates. Guests wanting bigger rooms, extensive dining, or Express Pass access should look at Universal’s premier or deluxe tier hotels instead.
Explore more: More Where to Stay guides, Universal Studios Florida guide, Islands of Adventure guide, Volcano Bay guide.
Universal Terra Luna Resort FAQs
Does staying at Universal Terra Luna Resort include Early Park Admission?
Yes. Guests get Early Park Admission to select attractions up to one hour before regular opening at Universal Studios Florida, Islands of Adventure, Epic Universe, and Volcano Bay (weather permitting).
Is Universal Terra Luna Resort worth it for the price?
As a Prime Value hotel with rates starting around $147/night in shoulder season, it’s one of the more affordable ways to get on-site perks and Epic Universe proximity, though rooms and dining are more modest than Universal’s deluxe resorts.
Do guests at Terra Luna get Universal Express Pass?
No. Terra Luna does not include complimentary Universal Express Pass; that benefit is limited to Universal’s premier and deluxe hotel tiers. Guests can purchase Express Pass separately if they want it.
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