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Universal Kids Resort
Concept art
LocationUniversal Kids Resort, Frisco, Texas, United States
Coordinates33°11′33″N 96°49′59″W / 33.192469°N 96.833137°W / 33.192469; -96.833137
StatusUnder construction
OpensMay 2026
OwnerNBCUniversal
(Comcast)
Operated byUniversal Destinations & Experiences
Theme
Area32-acre (13 ha)
WebsiteOfficial website

Universal Kids Resort is an upcoming 32-acre (13 ha) children's theme park and entertainment resort under construction in Frisco, Texas, United States. Scheduled to open in May 2026, it will be the sixth Universal Studios Resort, and the third in the United States. The park will feature seven themed areas based on Gabby's Dollhouse, Trolls, Shrek, Puss in Boots, Jurassic World Camp Cretaceous, SpongeBob SquarePants, and Minions.

History

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On January 11, 2023, the company announced a "new concept"-styled resort, geared especially towards families with children.[1] The resort will feature immersive themed lands and celebrate Universal's brand of entertainment, innovation, and characters.[2][1] On March 8, 2023, NBCUniversal's theme park division Universal Parks & Resorts changed their name to Universal Destinations & Experiences.[3] Construction began in Frisco, Texas, in November 2023,[4][5] with an estimated cost of around $550 million.[6] On December 1, 2023, the name of the resort was revealed to be "Universal Kids Resort".[4] The resort will encompass 32 acres (13 ha) of land and include a 5-story, 300-room hotel.[7][8]

In February 2024, Moss Utilities LLC was hired as the utilities contractor for the park.[9] On June 1, 2024, the park was expected to open in June 2026.[5][6][10] In November 2024, the park was estimated to open by May 2026, in time for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will occur in the region.[11] The main road to the resort, Universal Parkway, was expected to open in 2024, with an estimated cost of around $12.94 million.[12][13] By January 2025, the road was then projected to be open later in the year.[14]

Areas and attractions

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Universal Kids Resort will consist of seven themed lands. In clockwise order from entry, the themed lands will be based on Gabby's Dollhouse, Trolls, Shrek, Puss in Boots, Jurassic World Camp Cretaceous, SpongeBob SquarePants[a], and Minions.[15][16] The themed lands are expected to consist of swing rides, a river rapids ride, an aerial carousel, a spinning tea cup ride, and two roller coasters.[15]

Gabby's Dollhouse

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Gabby's Dollhouse is inspired by DreamWorks Animation's Gabby's Dollhouse series.

Pop Village

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Pop Village is inspired by DreamWorks Animation's Trolls franchise.

Far Far Away

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Far Far Away is inspired by DreamWorks Animation's Shrek/Puss in Boots franchise.

Jurassic World

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Jurassic World is inspired by Amblin Entertainment and DreamWorks Animation's Jurassic World Camp Cretaceous series. The land will include an attraction called "Jurassic World: Cretaceous Coaster".[17][18]

Bikini Bottom

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Bikini Bottom is inspired by Nickelodeon's SpongeBob SquarePants series.

Minion Land

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Minion Land is inspired by Illumination's Minions franchise.

Notes

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  1. ^ The intellectual property rights are owned by Nickelodeon Animation Studio and United Plankton Pictures.

References

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  1. ^ a b "Universal Brings Kids Theme Park to Frisco". Universal Parks & Resorts. January 9, 2023. Archived from the original on March 26, 2023. Retrieved December 1, 2023.
  2. ^ "Frisco, Texas location Announcement-Twitter". Twitter. Archived from the original on February 6, 2023. Retrieved December 1, 2023.
  3. ^ White, Abbey (March 8, 2023). "Universal Parks Rebrands Division Name As It Broadens Focus". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on February 24, 2024. Retrieved February 18, 2024.
  4. ^ a b Wong, Kathleen (December 1, 2023). "Universal Kids Resort: What we know about Universal's first theme park for young kids". USA Today. Archived from the original on December 1, 2023. Retrieved December 1, 2023.
  5. ^ a b "Frisco to give updates on proposed Universal theme park". CBS News. December 1, 2023. Archived from the original on December 2, 2023. Retrieved December 1, 2023.
  6. ^ a b Tsiaperas, Tasha (December 4, 2023). "Construction begins on Universal Kids Resort in Frisco". Axios. Archived from the original on December 4, 2023. Retrieved December 5, 2023.
  7. ^ Albanese, Mike (November 7, 2024). "Ruling on potential hotel for Frisco's Universal Kids resort tabled". Star Local Media. Retrieved November 7, 2024.
  8. ^ Goldsmith, Jill (December 1, 2023). "Universal's New Texas Park For Families With Young Kids Will Have Themed Lands, A 300-Room Hotel". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on December 2, 2023. Retrieved December 1, 2023.
  9. ^ Adatia, Noor (February 9, 2024). "Construction of $550M Universal Kids Resort in Frisco advances with utility contractor". WFAA. Retrieved April 5, 2024.
  10. ^ "New Drone Footage of Universal Kids Resort In Frisco Construction Progress, Expected To Open In June 2026". Theme Park Tourist. June 1, 2024. Retrieved June 7, 2024.
  11. ^ Gupta, Aayush (November 26, 2024). "Universal Kids Resort shoots out of ground in Frisco". WFAA. Retrieved November 27, 2024.
  12. ^ Douty, Samantha (July 19, 2024). "Universal Parkway, Frisco Street projects move toward 2024 completion". Community Impact. Retrieved November 20, 2024.
  13. ^ Reece, Alex (May 16, 2024). "Universal Parkway set to open before 2025". Community Impact. Retrieved November 20, 2024.
  14. ^ "Frisco drivers to see less traffic as Universal Parkway nears completion". CBS News. January 24, 2025. Retrieved February 15, 2025.
  15. ^ a b Taylor, Blake (February 21, 2025). "Universal Kids theme park in Texas: All lands revealed". Attractions Magazine. Retrieved February 21, 2025.
  16. ^ Ace, Shannen (February 21, 2025). "BREAKING: 6 Themed Lands Confirmed for Universal Kids Resort Opening in 2026". WDWNT. Retrieved February 22, 2025.
  17. ^ Waltz, Kendall (March 13, 2025). "Name Revealed for New Coaster Coming to Universal's Texas Theme Park". All Ears. Retrieved March 17, 2025.
  18. ^ Ace, Shannen (March 13, 2025). "Universal Files Jurassic World: Cretaceous Coaster Trademark, Likely for Universal Kids Resort". WDWNT. Retrieved March 17, 2025.
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