It’s the year of Universal Epic Universe and just a few weeks into 2025, Universal Orlando is showing off its newest hotel that’s loosely tied into the storyline of its upcoming fourth theme park.

The Italian brand will debut Avenia, a 22-apartment residential complex in Aventura, Fla., by the first half of 2027.

As the Theme Park Capital of the World and the No. 1 visited destination in the U.S., Orlando ushers in a year of innovation ...