Universal Kids Resort Reveals New Lands & Attractions Ahead of 2026 Opening in Frisco, Texas
Big news for little adventurers! Universal Destinations & Experiences has just revealed new details about Universal Kids Resort, the company’s first-ever theme park exclusively designed for families with young children — and it’s opening in 2026 in Frisco, Texas.
This kid-focused destination is packed with seven immersive lands themed to popular Universal, DreamWorks, Illumination, and Nickelodeon franchises — plus interactive play zones, character meet-and-greets, splash areas, and more.
Here’s your full preview of the lands, characters, and interactive experiences coming to this one-of-a-kind park.
🧭 Explore 7 Whimsical Themed Lands
Themed entirely through the imagination of a child, each land offers fun, discovery, and surprises around every corner:
🏝️ Isle of Curiosity
Your whimsical welcome area
Meet Gabby from Gabby’s Dollhouse
Join an interactive dance party
Explore freely designed sensory play areas
🧅 DreamWorks’ Shrek’s Swamp
Stomp, splash, and ogre around in two interactive play zones
Photo ops in the iconic onion carriage
Meet Shrek, Fiona, and the triplets!
🐾 DreamWorks’ Puss in Boots Del Mar
Play carnival games like Barriles de Leche
Meet Puss, Perrito, and Mama Luna
Full of feline fun and swashbuckling charm
🟡 Minions vs. Minions: Bello Bay Club (Illumination)
A chaotic competition between Yellow and Purple Minions
Water-soaked activities, mischief, and silliness
Minions meet-and-greets + interactive playgrounds
🦖 Jurassic World Adventure Camp
Climb Lookout Towers for a Pteranodon’s view
Meet a baby dinosaur
Ideal for dinosaur-loving explorers
🎉 DreamWorks’ TrollsFest
A glittery party land with bumping music and dancing
Meet Poppy, Branch, and the crew
Play in Poppy’s Playland and Trolls Critter Crawl
🌊 SpongeBob SquarePants Bikini Bottom (Nickelodeon)
Oceans of nautical nonsense await
Chill at Mussel Beach and splash in Pineapple Paradise
Meet SpongeBob, Patrick, and Sandy
🌿 Calming Spaces & Creative Play
To balance the energy, the park will feature multiple sensory gardens where kids can pause, recharge, and explore nature-inspired spaces using sight, sound, and touch.
There will also be team members actively encouraging play through sidewalk chalk, bubble blowing, water sprayers, and interactive games throughout the day.
🏨 On-Site Hotel for Maximum Convenience
The adjacent Universal Kids Resort Hotel will offer:
300 colorfully themed rooms
Family-friendly layouts
Direct park entrance
Just steps away from all the action!
🎬 What Universal Says About the Vision
“We envisioned this park through the unbridled creativity of kids,”
– Brian Robinson, EVP & Chief Creative Officer at Universal Creative
“It’s designed to bring our youngest guests and families together through play, creativity, and beloved characters and stories,”
– Molly Murphy, President of Universal Creative
🏁 Final Thoughts
From dinosaurs and dance parties to glitter, Minions, and SpongeBob silliness — Universal Kids Resort is shaping up to be one of the most family-friendly park projects ever built. It’s the perfect first theme park experience for young kids and a great regional option for families who may not be ready for multi-park mega vacations.
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