 | |
 Concept art | |
| Location | Universal Kids Resort, Frisco, Texas, United States |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 33°11′33″N 96°49′59″W / 33.192469°N 96.833137°W |
| Status | Under construction |
| Opens | 2026 |
| Owner | NBCUniversal (Comcast) |
| Operated by | Universal Destinations & Experiences |
| Theme | Universal entertainment |
| Area | 32-acre (13 ha) |
| Website | Official website |
Universal Kids Resort is an upcoming 32-acre (13 ha) theme park and entertainment resort complex under construction in Frisco, Texas. Announced in January 2023,[1] it is the third Universal Studios Resort in the United States. The park is scheduled to open in 2026.
History
On January 11, 2023, Universal Destinations & Experiences announced a "new concept"-styled resort, geared towards families with children.[1] The resort will feature immersive themed lands and celebrate Universal's brand of entertainment, innovation, and characters.[2][1] Construction began in Frisco, Texas, in November 2023,[3][4] with an estimated cost of around $550 million.[5] On December 1, 2023, the name of the resort was revealed as "Universal Kids Resort".[3] The resort will encompass 32 acres (13 ha) of land and include a 300-room hotel,[6] with a projected opening date of 2026.[4][5]
References
- 1 2 3 "Universal Brings Kids Theme Park to Frisco". January 9, 2023. Retrieved December 1, 2023.
- ↑ "Frisco, Texas location Announcement-Twitter". Twitter. Retrieved December 1, 2023.
- 1 2 Wong, Kathleen (December 1, 2023). "Universal Kids Resort: What we know about Universal's first theme park for young kids". USA Today. Retrieved December 1, 2023.
- 1 2 "Frisco to give updates on proposed Universal theme park". CBS News. December 1, 2023. Retrieved December 1, 2023.
- 1 2 Tsiaperas, Tasha (December 4, 2023). "Construction begins on Universal Kids Resort in Frisco". Axios. Retrieved December 5, 2023.
- ↑ Goldsmith, Jill (December 1, 2023). "Universal's New Texas Park For Families With Young Kids Will Have Themed Lands, A 300-Room Hotel". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 1, 2023.