Universal Kids Resort

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Location	Universal Kids Resort,Frisco,Texas, United States
Coordinates	33°11′33″N96°49′59″W / 33.192469°N 96.833137°W /33.192469; -96.833137
Status	Under construction
Opens	May 2026
Owner	NBCUniversal (Comcast)
Operated by	Universal Destinations & Experiences
Theme	Universal properties SpongeBob SquarePants
Area	32-acre (13 ha)
Website	Official website

Universal Kids Resort is an upcoming 32-acre (13 ha) children's theme park and entertainment resort under construction inFrisco, Texas, United States. Scheduled to open in May 2026, it will be the sixthUniversal Studios Resort, and the third in the United States. The park will feature several themed areas based onGabby's Dollhouse,Trolls,Shrek (alsoPuss in Boots),Jurassic World Camp Cretaceous,SpongeBob SquarePants, andDespicable Me.

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 toUniversal Destinations & Experiences.^[3] Construction began inFrisco, 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 the2026 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 open later in the year.^[14]

Universal Kids Resort will consist of seven themed lands. In clockwise order from entry, the themed lands will be based onGabby's Dollhouse,Trolls,Shrek,Puss in Boots,Jurassic World Camp Cretaceous,SpongeBob SquarePants,^[a] andDespicable Me.^[15][16] The themed lands are expected to consist ofswing rides, ariver rapids ride, anaerial carousel, aspinning tea cup ride, and two roller coasters.^[15]

Isle of Curiosity will be inspired byDreamWorks Animation'sGabby's Dollhouse series.

TrollsFest will be inspired by DreamWorks Animation'sTrolls franchise.

Shrek's Swamp will be inspired by DreamWorks Animation'sShrek franchise.

Puss in Boots Del Mar will be inspired by DreamWorks Animation'sPuss in Bootsfilms.

Jurassic World Adventure Camp will be inspired byAmblin Entertainment and DreamWorks Animation'sJurassic World Camp Cretaceous series.

SpongeBob SquarePants Bikini Bottom will be inspired byNickelodeon'sSpongeBob SquarePants series.

Minions vs. Minions: Bello Bay Club will be inspired byIllumination'sDespicable Me franchise.

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