Universal Kids Resort just expanded how families can play in Frisco, Texas, launching a limited-time Explorer Ticket alongside the Gold Annual Pass that debuted last month. The Explorer Ticket is $69.99 per person and is on sale now. Not an annual pass, not a single day ticket, somewhere inbetween where locals can make the most out of this package, or those looking to visit the area for a week.
What is the new Universal Kids Resort Explorer Ticket?
Think of the Explorer Ticket as the middle lane between a single-day visit and going all-in on a pass. Universal Kids Resort is pitching it as more flexibility and more ways to enjoy the park, especially for families who can visit midweek. A few of the need-to-knows before you buy:
- Price is locked at $69.99 per person, plus tax
- On sale October 15, 2026, through January 6, 2027
- Valid Sunday through Thursday only
- Usable through March 11, 2027
- Blockout days will apply
- Parking is not included
Universal Kids Resort tickets and annual passes at a glance
- Explorer Ticket, $69.99 per person – Sunday through Thursday, select days through March 11, 2027
- 1-Day General Admission, $49.99 per person – parking not included
- 2-Day General Admission, $73.99 per person – parking not included
- Silver Annual Pass, $129.99 per person – 12 months with blockout days, parking not included
- Silver Annual Pass with Parking, $164.99 per person – 12 months with blockout days, parking included
- Gold Annual Pass, $199.99 per person – 12 months general admission, select merchandise and food & beverage discounts, discounts on theme park tickets and select products, parking included
You can compare and buy the current options on the official Universal Kids Resort tickets & annual passes page, or call the Universal Kids Resort Guest Contact Center at (888) 331-9105 if you want to speak to a Universal Team Member. From my experience in person and online, these Team Members are so incredibly helpful.
Why Frisco families are watching this park
Universal Kids Resort is Universal Destinations & Experiences’ first theme park designed specifically for families with young kids. The Frisco park spreads across seven immersive lands built around characters kids (and young-at-heart adults) already know:
- DreamWorks’ Shrek’s Swamp
- Jurassic World Adventure Camp
- Nickelodeon’s SpongeBob SquarePants Bikini Bottom
- Illumination’s Minions vs. Minions: Bello Bay Club
- DreamWorks’ TrollsFest
- DreamWorks’ Puss in Boots Del Mar
- Isle of Curiosity featuring DreamWorks’ Gabby’s Dollhouse
Is the Explorer Ticket worth it?
The Explorer Ticket sits between a 1-day and 2-day general admission ticket, but it is weekday-leaning and has an end date. If your family can visit Sunday through Thursday and can plan around possible blockouts, it might be great. If you need Friday and Saturday flexibility, or you already know you will be back all year, Silver or Gold is probably the better option.
For the latest details, ticket windows and annual pass fine print, head to UniversalKidsResort.com and check the tickets and passes section. The Explorer Ticket is only available for a limited time.
