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Universal Kids Resort opens July 2026 with seven themed lands.

5/28/2026

Summary

Universal Kids Opens

Universal Kids Resort in Frisco, Texas will open on July 1, 2026.
Admission tickets and a Silver Annual Pass cost $54.99 and $129.99 respectively, plus tax.
Vacation packages include a 1.5-Day ticket, early entry and a hotel stay, with the hotel opening June 30, 2026, offering 300 rooms and rates $300 per night.
The park features seven lands themed to Shrek, Jurassic World, SpongeBob, Minions, Trolls, Puss in Boots and Gabby’s Dollhouse.

Summary

Universal Kids Launches

Universal Kids Resort offers the Shrek & Fiona Happily Ogre After story-driven ride.
The park features Jurassic World Adventure Camp with the Cretaceous Coaster and Mr. DNA’s Double Helix Spin.
Sensory gardens throughout the park provide quiet spaces for guests needing a break from stimulation.
Sharon Parker, Director of Marketing and Sales, says the resort targets children ages 3-8 and families.
Comcast, NBC 5’s parent company, owns Universal Kids Resort.

History

Historical Context

Universal Studios Florida opened on June 7 1990 as NBCUniversal’s first film-themed park in Orlando, built for an estimated $631 million and marking the company’s shift from studio tours to immersive attractions. Decades later, NBCUniversal’s Comcast parent announced the Universal Kids Resort in Frisco, Texas, slated to open July 1 2026, extending the same franchise-driven resort model nationwide.

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Universal Kids Opens

Universal Kids Resort in Frisco, Texas will open on July 1, 2026.
Admission tickets and a Silver Annual Pass cost $54.99 and $129.99 respectively, plus tax.
Vacation packages include a 1.5-Day ticket, early entry and a hotel stay, with the hotel opening June 30, 2026, offering 300 rooms and rates $300 per night.
The park features seven lands themed to Shrek, Jurassic World, SpongeBob, Minions, Trolls, Puss in Boots and Gabby’s Dollhouse.

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