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Universal Kids Resort opens in Frisco, Texas
Universal Destinations & Experiences opened Universal Kids Resort in Frisco, Texas, on July 1, 2026. Universal calls it its first regional theme park designed specifically for kids, and it is aimed at children ages 3 to 8.
The 20-acre park is divided into seven themed lands, each based on a film or TV series: Shrek's Swamp, Jurassic World Adventure Camp, SpongeBob SquarePants Bikini Bottom, Minions vs. Minions: Bello Bay Club, TrollsFest, Puss in Boots Del Mar, and Isle of Curiosity, which features Gabby's Dollhouse. The Universal Kids Resort Hotel, with 300 rooms, stands at the park entrance and began taking guests on June 30.
Opening day
Laila Lockhart Kraner, who voices Gabby in Gabby's Dollhouse, hosted the opening ceremony, which ended with a ribbon cutting. Universal said the park took three years to develop. "Every aspect of this park was designed with kids in mind," said Page Thompson, president of New Ventures at Universal Destinations & Experiences.
Besides general admission, the park sells a private VIP tour and a Trolls-themed makeover experience, and it hosts group programs such as birthday parties.
Background
Universal announced its plans for Frisco, in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, in January 2023, after buying 97 acres of land there. At the time, the company described the project as a park sized for a regional audience, with a themed hotel next to it. Universal set the July 1 opening date in May 2026, when tickets, hotel stays and the park's first annual pass went on sale.
Sources
- nbcuniversal.com/article/universal-kids-resort-first-ever-th... (Official Universal release on the opening (dated July 2, 2026 on nbcuniversal.com): park for kids ages 3-8, seven lands with their names, 300-room hotel at the entrance, ceremony hosted by Laila Lockhart Kraner with a ribbon cutting, three years in the making, VIP experience, Troll-ify Me! experience, group programs and birthday parties, Page Thompson quote and title.)
- nbcuniversal.com/article/universal-kids-resort-universal-des... (Official Universal release of May 28, 2026: opening on July 1, 2026, first-ever regional theme park designed specifically for kids, 20 acres, seven lands, 300-room hotel.)
- visitfrisco.com/press-room/universal-kids-resort-opens-july1 (Copy of the Universal opening-date announcement in the Visit Frisco press room: opening July 1, 2026; 20 acres; seven lands; 300-room hotel; hotel stays from June 30; 1-day and 2-day tickets, Silver Annual Pass and hotel packages on sale.)
- attractionsdaily.com/2026/07/universal-kids-resort-opens (Trade report of July 1, 2026: park opened to the public on July 1; hotel began accepting guests on June 30; developed over three years.)
- click2houston.com/news/local/2026/07/01/universal-kids-resor... (KPRC report of July 1, 2026: the park officially opened that day in Frisco.)
- cbsnews.com/news/universal-new-theme-park-frisco-texas (CBS News, January 11, 2023: Universal announced the Frisco park, bought 97 acres, park sized for a regional audience for families with young children, themed hotel planned.)
Written by Theme Park Spot from the announcement listed under Sources. Plans and opening dates can change; check the park's own website for the latest.