KidZania hosts grand opening in Frisco

kidzania ribbon cutting — KidZania and city of Frisco leaders cut the ribbon at the location's Nov. 23 grand opening. (Elizabeth Ucles/Community Impact Newspaper)

KidZania and city of Frisco leaders cut the ribbon at the location's Nov. 23 grand opening. (Elizabeth Ucles/Community Impact Newspaper)

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By Elizabeth Ucles | 5:33 PM Nov 25, 2019 CST | Updated 5:33 PM Nov 25, 2019 CST

Image description — A girl rides the Zity Tour Bus following the ribbon cutting ceremony. (Elizabeth Ucles/Community Impact Newspaper)

KidZania hosted a grand opening Nov. 23 at 2617 Preston Road, Frisco. Located at Stonebriar Centre, the interactive education and entertainment center is KidZania’s first U.S. location. KidZania has locations across the world. 972-800-8088. usa.kidzania.com

By Elizabeth Ucles

Elizabeth is the reporter for Community Impact Newspaper's Frisco edition. She graduated from St. Edward's University with a degree in Writing and Rhetoric with a journalism concentration and a minor in Spanish in May 2019. Elizabeth covers public and higher education, development and transportation.

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