Opening July 1, 2026, in Frisco, Texas, Universal Kids Resort is designed with young children and families in mind. There are lands to explore, shows to see, and so much more.

Lands

At Universal Kids Resort, there are seven lands for kids and families to enjoy featuring a range of favorite characters.

DreamWorks’ Shrek’s Swamp

In DreamWorks’ Shrek’s Swamp area, guests can meet Shrek and Fiona and enjoy a land themed around the swamp. Plus, families can play around in two interactive play areas known as Shrek’s Swamp Rompin Stomp and Shrek’s Swamp Splash & Smash.

The only attraction besides the meet and greet in this land is Shrek & Fiona’s Happily Ogre After.

Nickelodeon’s SpongeBob SquarePants Bikini Bottom

Over in Bikini Bottom, guests can hang out under the sea with SpongeBob and his pals. In this area of the park, you’ll find meet and greets with Bikini Bottom residents like SpongeBob and Patrick. Plus, guests can hang out at Mussel Beach.

There are also four themed rides in this area as well:

• Jellyfish Fields Jamboree
• Barnacle Bus
• Bobbing Barrels
• Mrs. Puff’s Boating School

Illumination’s Minions vs. Minions: Bello Bay Club

Bello Bay may seem peaceful, but the Minions are locked in a battle. The Yellow Minions are trying to keep their Purple counterparts at bay, and guests are there to see it all—you can even meet the Minions in this land. Attractions here include Bello Bay Cruise and Bello Bay Golf Cart Derby.

Jurassic World Adventure Camp

Jurassic World Adventure Camp is where some of Universal Kids Resort’s most daring rides can be found. Enjoy an adrenaline-pumping coaster or stay down to earth and do a meet and greet with a baby raptor. There are also interactive play areas at Paddock Play and Jurassic World Lookout Towers.

Attractions here include:

• Jurassic World: Cretaceous Coaster
• Pteranodrop
• Mr. DNA’s Double Helix Spin

DreamWorks’ TrollsFest

Enter the colorful world of Trolls at TrollsFest. This land not only has a meet and greet with Poppy and her friends, but it also has two different stage shows: King Trollex Techno Dance Party and Trollstastic: Concert Countdown. Guests can also enjoy playing over at Poppy’s Playland or Trolls Critter Crawl.

TrollsFest also has two rides: Rhonda’s TrollsFest Express and Hair in the Clouds.

DreamWorks’ Puss in Boots Del Mar

While Puss in Boots is a character who started his screen time in Shrek, he gets his own land here at Universal Kids Resort. In it, you can see him on stage at Mama Luna’s Adopt a Kitty Day! or take to the skies in the Swings Over Del Mar ride.

Sensory Gardens

According to Universal, there are sensory gardens throughout Universal Kids Resort. These are meant to provide families a place to “pause, reset, and reconnect.” They have been created with calming settings and the chance for guests to explore using touch, sound, and color for moments of peace.

Rides

While Universal Kids Resort is tailored primarily for families with children 3-10, not all rides are appropriate for all ages. Here are the requirements you need to know about each of the park’s rides.

• Shrek and Fiona’s Happily Ogre After – DreamWorks’ Shrek’s Swamp
  • Ride along with Shrek’s triplets as you live the story of how Shrek and Princess Fiona were enchanted by love. Kids and their grown-ups will join a heroic rescue from the dragon’s castle—with the help of the one and only Donkey—and more magical movie moments leading to Shrek and Fiona’s happily ogre after.
    • Height requirement: 30″
    • Children under 48″ must be accompanied by a supervising companion
• Jellyfish Fields Jamboree – Nickelodeon’s SpongeBob Squarepants Bikini Bottom
  • Grab your jellyfishing net, climb aboard your very own Jelly Angler, and get ready to try out Bikini Bottom’s buzziest sport! Float above the coral on a current of fun as you catch bouncing jellyfish with the one and only SpongeBob SquarePants. From the sounds of it, it’s going to be the Best Day Ever.
    • No height requirement
    • Children under 48″ must be accompanied by a supervising companion
• Barnacle Bus – Nickelodeon’s SpongeBob Squarepants Bikini Bottom
  • Surf a wave of fun as you bring it around town aboard the real-life Barnacle Bus! Look out your window and see how many Bikini Bottom sights and residents you can spot—from Goofy Goober’s to Glovey Glove and SpongeBob’s loyal pet, Gary the Snail.
    • Height requirement: 30″
    • Children under 42″ must be accompanied by a supervising companion
      • Hand-held infants are not permitted
• Bobbing Barrels – Nickelodeon’s SpongeBob Squarepants Bikini Bottom
  • Are you on team Patrick Star or team Sandy Cheeks? Use your cannon to blast water as you spin ‘round and ‘round with SpongeBob SquarePants’ best friends. You never know where the next splash will come from on this wet, wild, and whirling water ride!
    • Minimum height requirement: 36″
    • Children under 48″ must be accompanied by a supervising companion
      • Hand-held infants are not permitted
• Mrs. Puff’s Boating School – Nickelodeon’s SpongeBob Squarepants Bikini Bottom
  • Free boating lessons, for one day only! Is today the day you finally qualify for your Bikini Bottom boating license? Kids and their grown-ups will put their skills to the test and try to impress Mrs. Puff as they swerve and spin—and even go backwards—through her specially designed course.
    • Minimum height requirement: 36″
    • Maximum height: 77″ (6′ 4″)
    • Children under 48″ must be accompanied by a supervising companion
• Bello Bay Cruise – Illumination’s Minions vs Minions – Bello Bay Club
  • The Yellow and Purple Minions are facing off, creating water-soaked chaos at the Bello Bay Club. Brave the rapids to see which Minions are winning the water battle, but watch out for the splash zone!
    • Minimum height requirement: 40″
    • Children under 48″ must be accompanied by a supervising companion
• Bello Bay Golf Cart Derby – Illumination’s Minions vs Minions – Bello Bay Club
  • The Purple Minions have turned a relaxing round of golf completely upside down. Take the wheel and hold on tight as the competition spins out of control.
    • Minimum height requirement: 36″
    • Children under 48″ must be accompanied by a supervising companion
• Jurassic World: Cretaceous Coaster – Jurassic World Adventure Camp
  • Baby Bumpy, the curious Ankylosaurus, has gone missing—and we need your help finding her. Board a Jurassic World ranger vehicle and join the search as you roar through the land on this exciting roller coaster ride. Kids and their grown-ups will zoom through twists, turns, peaks, and valleys while keeping an eye out for an adorable little dinosaur.
    • Minimum height requirement: 39″
    • Children under 48″ must be accompanied by a supervising companion
• Pteranodrop – Jurassic World Adventure Camp
  • Get ready to take to the skies like a real Pteranodon! Kids and their grown-ups will soar into the air and see Jurassic World Adventure Camp from new heights—feeling the thrill of gentle drops, bounces, and dips just like a real flying Pteranodon!
    • Minimum height requirement: 36″
• Mr. DNA’s Double Helix Spin – Jurassic World Adventure Camp
  • Put on your imaginary lab coat, climb aboard your colorful pod, and join Mr. DNA for a twisting and turning spin on a giant double helix! It’s the silliest, spinniest ride in all of Jurassic World Adventure Camp.
    • No height requirement
      • Hand-held infants are not permitted
• Rhonda’s TrollsFest Express – DreamWorks’ TrollsFest
  • DreamWorks’ TrollsFest is underway, and this is the best seat in the house! Feel the energy of the festival as you twist, turn, and groove through the land with Rhonda and friends on this Armadillo Bus ride.
    • Minimum height requirement: 36″
    • Children under 48″ must be accompanied by a supervising companion
• Hair in the Clouds – DreamWorks’ TrollsFest
  • Sheila B has rounded up a colorful fleet of flower-faced balloons just for TrollsFest. Pick your favorite and climb aboard for high-flying fun and awesome views of the festival grounds. See how many cute critters you and your child can spot from your balloon!
    • Minimum height requirement: 36″
    • Children under 48″ must be accompanied by a supervising companion
• Swings Over Del Mar – DreamWorks’ Puss in Boots Del Mar
  • ¡Qué hermosa vista! Soar and spin high above the colorful kitty adoption day festivities of Del Mar with Puss in Boots, Perrito, Mama Luna and more of his adorable furry friends. Take the celebration to a whole new level as you enjoy the sights and sounds of this vibrant village!
    • Minimum height requirement: 42″
    • Children under 48″ must be accompanied by a supervising companion

Shows

Several shows will also take place around the park, primarily in the Trolls and Puss in Boots areas at the time of opening.

• King Trollex Techno Dance Party – DreamWorks’ TrollsFest
  • Kids and their grown-ups are invited to an electric celebration, hosted by the party king himself! Move, giggle, and groove at the King Trollex Techno Dance Party—featuring a glimmering disco ball and an up-tempo mix of Troll-tally awesome techno, funk, and pop music.
• Trollstastic: Concert Countdown – DreamWorks’ TrollsFest
  • Are you ready to help set the stage for DreamWorks’ TrollsFest? Lead sound check, learn all the dance moves, and jump into the spotlight with rainbow-colored characters at this one-of-a-kind concert featuring kids’ favorite songs from the Trolls series.
• Mama Luna’s Adopt A Kitty Day! – DreamWorks’ Puss in Boots Del Mar
  • See Puss in Boots live his greatest adventure yet as he returns to the village of Del Mar on kitty adoption day! Kids and their grown-ups will laugh, cheer, hablar un poco Español, and become heroes during this spectacularly silly puppet performance.

Food

The lands throughout the park have their own themed food areas with a wide range of offerings.

• Swamp Snacks – DreamWorks’ Shrek’s Swamp
  • serving the Shrekzel
• Jurassic World Canteen – Jurassic World Adventure Camp
• Goofy Goobers – Nickelodeon’s SpongeBob SquarePants Bikini Bottom
• Bello Bay Bites – Illumination’s Minions vs. Minions: Bello Bay Club
• Trolls Eatz! – DreamWorks’ TrollsFest
• BroZone Cones – DreamWorks’ TrollsFest
• Comidas y Leche – DreamWorks’ Puss in Boots Del Mar
• Tienda de Dulces – DreamWorks’ Puss in Boots Del Mar
• Cakey’s Cupcakes – Isle of Curiosity
• Universal Kids Resort Café – Isle of Curiosity

Shops

On top of all the other themed spots to explore throughout the lands of Universal Kids Resort, there are also shops tied to each area.

• Jurassic World Outfitters – Jurassic World Adventure Camp
  • Toys, accessories, and more
• Barg’N-Mart – Nickelodeon’s SpongeBob SquarePants Bikini Bottom
  • Apparel, toys, plush, and more
• Triplets Treasures – DreamWorks’ Shrek’s Swamp
  • Apparel, accessories, and plush
• Bello Bay Boutique – Illumination’s Minions vs. Minions: Bello Bay Club
  • Team Yellow or Team Purple Merchandise
• Mr. Dinkles Market – DreamWorks’ TrollsFest
  • Concert t-shirts and souvenirs
• Sparkle Shine Glitter Glow – DreamWorks’ TrollsFest
  • Troll-ify Me! makeover experience for kids and adults
• Mercado de Perrito – DreamWorks’ Puss in Boots Del Mar
  • Apparel
• Universal Kids Resort Store – Isle of Curiosity
  • Gabby’s Dollhouse merchandise
  • Items from each themed land

Hotel

Opening as part of Universal Kids Resort is the Universal Kids Resort Hotel. It has 300 guest rooms and family suites as well as on-site dining. It is within walking distance of the theme park.

Room types include:

• Standard Queen – 288 square feet
  • One queen bed
  • One twin-over-full bunk bed
• Deluxe Queen – 314 square feet
  • One queen bed
  • One twin-over-full bunk bed
• Signature Queen – 424 square feet
  • One queen bed
  • One twin-over-full bunk bed
• Family Suite – 486 square feet
  • One king bed in a separate room
  • Bunk bed
  • Queen-sized pull-out sofa

Hotel Guest Perks

Staying at the resort hotel has several perks for theme park guests:

• Early park admission
  • One hour before the park opens with a valid admission
• Dedicated theme park entrance
• Purchase delivery
  • Guests can have their purchases at Universal Kids Resort delivered to their hotel free of charge

Tickets

Tickets are available for the upcoming Universal Kids Resort with four ticket types:

• 1 Day General Admission: $54.99
• 2 Day General Admission: $73.99
• Silver Annual Pass: $129.99
  • Blockout dates and restrictions apply
• Silver Annual Pass with Parking: $164.99
  • Blockout dates and restrictions apply

Kids two and under are free and do not need tickets.

In addition to day admission, you can also create a vacation package at the Universal Kids Resort hotel. This includes two nights at the hotel, 1 1/2 days general admission, and early park admission for one hour before the park opens. The 1 1/2 day admission gives guests the option to enter the park starting at 2 p.m. on their first selected date.

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