The details
The lands will be themed around characters including:
- DreamWorks Animation’s Shrek
- Puss in Boots
- Trolls
- Gabby's Dollhouse
- Nickelodeon’s SpongeBob SquarePants
- Illumination’s Minions
- Jurassic World
Zooming in
The theme areas will feature characters, rides and experiences fit into each of their inspired worlds.
In Shrek’s swamp, kids can play in a swamp-themed playground. Next door, families can meet the characters of Nickelodeon’s SpongeBob SquarePants, including Patrick, Sandy Cheeks and Squidward, who will show guests around the under-the-sea-themed area, according to the release.
Next, games will be featured in the Illumination’s Minions area.
Jurassic World will let families come face-to-face with dinosaurs. The new adventure exclusively created for young explorers will be both exhilarating and awe-inspiring, according to the release.
The DreamWorks’ Trolls area will include a music festival. At this colorful and glittery fest, guests get to join Poppy, Branch and the rest of the gang to sing, according to the release
The next area will feature Puss in Boots, Kitty Softpaws and Perrito from DreamWorks Puss in Boots. The area will include a sensory garden, according to the release.
What they are saying
“It’s an amazing opportunity to bring these iconic stories to life for kids and families to experience, interact with and play together,” Sarah Gibbon, vice president and executive producer of Universal Creative, said in the Feb. 21 news release. “At each point, we considered how we could design a place especially for kids where they could explore, imagine and adventure with their families and friends. They’ll be able to do all this while being fully immersed in some of their favorite stories—ones full of curiosity, laughter and joy.”
“At Universal Kids Resort, children will have the opportunity to play, sing, dance and discover with some of their favorite characters,” Dan Cuffe, vice president and general manager of Universal Kids Resort in Frisco, said in the release. “Beyond the highly engaging attractions and shows, families will find ample areas to rest and also enjoy themed food and beverages and shop for fun character souvenirs. Each of these areas elicit wonder with a lush, colorful environment.”
Zooming out
Universal Kids Resort is the first of its kind for the Universal brand. The park will be catered toward young children and their families.
The resort will include a 300-room on site hotel that will act as the entry way into the park. The theme park was announced in early 2023 and broke ground later that year.
Universal Kids Resort will open in Frisco in 2026.
