FRISCO, Texas – New renderings and details released by Universal Destinations & Experiences are fueling excitement for the upcoming Universal Kids Resort in Frisco, Texas. The 97-acre theme park, announced in January 2023 and slated to open in 2026, will feature seven uniquely themed worlds designed for families with young children.
Guests can look forward to immersive experiences including 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, and the Isle of Curiosity.
“It’s been very exciting; the excitement has been building,” said josh Dill,assistant executive director of Visit Frisco. he noted the enthusiasm among North Texans for having the first Universal theme park in Texas located in their region, adding, “And I think that’s intentional. This is an entertainment company, and they know how to get us excited for this.”
Frisco is already a popular tourist destination, and Dill anticipates the Universal Kids Resort will further boost visitation. “pretty serious tourism here. Right now, Visit Frisco is bucking the trends regionally and nationally in tourism. We are having strong tourism numbers. Lots of visitors, things like that. so we do expect this to add to that and keep us a vibrant destination year-round,” he stated.
City officials predict the resort will attract millions of visitors and spur new business development in the area.