The park, which is slated to open in 2026 in Frisco, will feature seven different lands, with each featuring a different character from Universal movies and shows.
FRISCO, Texas — Universal Kids Resort is giving us a first look at what the theme park will look like and what characters will be incorporated into the park’s seven themed areas.
The park, which is slated to open in 2026 in Frisco, will feature seven different “lands,” with each featuring a different character from Universal movies and shows. Universal Kids Resort is specifically designed for families with young children, the company said in a press release.
The release includes renderings and descriptions of the rides and activities families can expect to enjoy in the park.
“Universal Kids Resort embodies the spirit of igniting thrill that drives everything we create — designed to bring our youngest guests and families together through play, creativity, and beloved characters and stories,” said Molly Murphy, president of Universal Creative. “It’s a destination made for kids and, as a regional theme park, brings Universal’s signature storytelling to families close to home.”
The new park will feature:
- DreamWorks’ Shrek’s Swamp
- DreamWorks’ Puss in Boots Del Mar
- Illumination’s Minions vs. Minions: Bello Bay Club
- Jurassic World Adventure Camp
- DreamWorks’ TrollsFest
- Nickelodeon’s SpongeBob SquarePants Bikini Bottom
- Isle of Curiosity
Here’s a look at all the renderings Universal released:
Visitors will enter the park through the Isle of Curiosity, which will feature a meet-and-greet opportunity with Gabby from Gabby’s Dollhouse, the release states.
In the Shrek’s Swamp area of the park, guests will meet Shrek and Fiona and take photos in their onion carriage. Two play areas, Shrek’s Swamp Rompin’ Stomp and Shrek’s Swamp Splash & Smash, will immerse families in Shrek’s swamp.
Shrek’s favorite cat, Puss in Boots, is nearby at DreamWorks’ Puss in Boots Del Mar. Families will get to meet Puss and Boots, plus Mama Luna and Perrito. The area will also feature carnival-style games.
Then, visitors can splash around Illumination’s Minions vs. Minions: Bello Bay Club, a water-park style area where families can engage in competition or relax with special meet-and-greets.
The park will also feature the Jurassic World Adventure Camp, where families can meet a baby dinosaur or explore an elevated play area with a view of the entire park.
At DreamWorks’ TrollsFest, families can meet Poppy, Branch and other beloved characters at a meet-and-greet. Plus, Poppy’s Playland and Trolls Critter Crawl.
Visitors can also meet SpongeBob SquarePants, Patrick Star and Sandy Cheeks in Bikini Bottom at Nickelodeon’s SpongeBob SquarePants Bikini Bottom. Kids can explore Mussel Beach and splash around.
“With all the interactive play areas at Universal Kids Resort where kids can explore, discover and create, we’re really excited about this being a place for kids to play their way,” Brian Robinson, executive vice president and chief creative officer at Universal Creative, said.
The park will also have sensory gardens designed to give families a break from the games and sounds of the surrounding park, the release states.
Also on site, will be a colorful, themed 300-room resort that will serve as the entrance to the park.
“We envisioned this park through the unbridled creativity of kids where infinite imagination, curiosity and free-spirited play were core to our design philosophies,” Robinson said. “It produced a park that’s pure joy and an absolute celebration of what it is to be a kid.”