Universal confirmed the themed lands for the new Universal Kids Resort in Frisco, Texas.
Universal Kids Resort Lands
The lands will be inspired by Illumination, Nickelodeon, DreamWorks, and Jurassic World. Universal refers to them as “six immersive themed lands” plus a “custom Gabby’s Dollhouse experience.” Here are the listed areas:
- “DreamWorks’ Shrek: Enjoy ogre-sized fun as you stomp, ride, laugh and play in Shrek’s swamp themed playground built personally by Shrek.”
- “Nickelodeon’s SpongeBob SquarePants: It’s Bikini Bottom’s best day ever and SpongeBob and friends cannot wait to show you around their neighborhood under the sea.”
- “Illumination’s Minions: Let the games begin as Illumination’s Minions overrun a peaceful vacation retreat. When Yellow Minions attempt to rein in their Purple counterparts, it leads to a wave of unpredictable, water-soaked fun.”
- “Jurassic World: It’s a journey of exploration where kids can learn about and come face to face with dinosaurs of Jurassic World in uniquely exciting and interactive ways.”
- “DreamWorks’ Trolls: You’re invited to the most colorful, most joy-filled, and, of course, most glittery music festival of all time!”
- “DreamWorks’ Puss in Boots: It’s a legendary day with Puss in Boots in Del Mar as the kitty adoption drive is in full swing with colorful decorations, sideshow games, fun rides and festive food.”
- “Park Hub with DreamWorks’ Gabby’s Dollhouse: A central hub with interactive play areas and shady lawns for rest & recharge, plus an immersive retail experience where guests can meet characters from Gabby’s Dollhouse.”
The “Jurassic World” area will specifically draw from the animated “Camp Cretaceous” show.
These are in line with the rumored lands based on Universal Kids Resort concept art, although concepts can change and we don’t know if they will still look like the concept art.
Universal announced the family-focused theme park in January 2023. The local Frisco government officially approved it in March 2023. Universal announced the name in December 2023 and said the “smaller-scale” park would “offer a unique theme park experience for the younger crowd.”
Universal Kids Resort is set to open in 2026. It will also include an on-site 300-room hotel.
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