Located in Frisco, Texas, Universal Kids Resort will be a family-first theme park featuring immersive themed lands, entertainment and character experiences.
Universal Kids Resort will include family-friendly attractions, interactive and playful shows, unique merchandise, food and beverage venues and character meet and greets. The resort area will also include a 300-room themed hotel giving families a place to stay and to play following their day of adventure.
“Universal Kids Resort will inspire the unbridled creativity of kids through imagination, discovery and most importantly – play,” said Molly Murphy, President, Universal Creative. “We’re designing the resort so kids and families can feel the thrill of being physically immersed in their most beloved stories and characters.”
Rumored SpongeBob, Trolls and Dreamworks lands
While no specific theme park land details were revealed, we can see some evidence leaning towards popular properties. Universal is currently building a Dreamworks Land at Universal Studios Florida. This land will feature “Kung Fu Panda,” “Shrek,” “Trolls” and “Gabby’s Dollhouse.”
Universal Destinations and Experiences have not yet confirmed a specific land or theme. But, looking at the concept art – we can take some guesses. Seen above is what very clearly stands out as a SpongeBob themed area. From the sandy beaches of Goo Lagoon to the Krusty Krab, this vibrantly colored space seems ready for a familiar sponge.
Trolls land at Universal Kids Resort
This POP of pink area seems perfect for Queen Poppy from the Trolls franchise. The flower umbrellas will help guests shrink down to the size of the lovable, singing trolls for a day of fun at the Universal Kids Resort. The larger buildings on the outskirts of the land will hold areas that can house dining locations, shows and immersive rides. As this is a kid-first theme park, we can also expect plenty of rides with no height requirements. Entertainment will be key and iconic characters like Poppy, Branch and Diamond may appear.
Another piece to notice is that kids spaces, playgrounds and shaded areas are plentiful in all of the concept art. Located in Frisco, Texas, the Universal Kids Resort will be in a place with average summer temperatures of 84º Fahrenheit.
Universal Kids Resort in Frisco, Texas moves forward with construction
Progress on the new park is underway following a groundbreaking in November. Universal Kids Resort will bring economic impact for the region, creating thousands of jobs including more than 2,500 new construction jobs. Throughout the project, Universal Destinations and Experiences states they will remain focused on ensuring the resort adds value and serves the community.
You can learn more about this upcoming park, and even pre-apply for jobs, at the Universal Kids Resort website.
The Universal Orlando Resort is also moving forward on their next theme park, Universal Epic Universe. Auditions went live for upcoming entertainment for Universal Epic Universe and the 2024 opening of the Dreamworks Land at Universal Studios Florida. Universal Epic Universe, the Dreamworks Land, Universal Kids Resort and Universal Horror Unleashed are just some of the current ongoing entertainment offerings that Universal Destinations and Experiences is working on.
