Universal Kids Resort Explained

Universal Kids Resort
Resort:	Universal Kids Resort
Location:	Frisco
Location2:	Texas
Location3:	United States
Theme:	Universal entertainment
Owner:	NBCUniversal (Comcast)
Operator:	Universal Destinations & Experiences
Area:	32acres
Opening Date:	June 2026
Status:	Under construction

Universal Kids Resort is an upcoming 32acres theme park and entertainment resort complex under construction in Frisco, Texas. Announced in January 2023, it is the third Universal Studios Resort in the United States. The park is scheduled to open in June 2026.

History

On January 11, 2023, the company announced a "new concept"-styled resort, geared especially towards families with children. The resort will feature immersive themed lands and celebrate Universal's brand of entertainment, innovation, and characters.^{[1] [2]} On March 8, 2023, Universal's theme park division Universal Parks and Resorts changed their name to Universal Destinations & Experiences.^[3] Construction began in Frisco, Texas, in November 2023, with an estimated cost of around $550 million.^[4] On December 1, 2023, the name of the resort was revealed to be "Universal Kids Resort".^[5] The resort will encompass 32acres of land and include a 300-room hotel.^[6] In February 2024, Moss Utilities LLC was hired as the utilities contractor for the park.^[7] On June 1, 2024, the park was expected to open in June 2026.^{[8] [9]}

Notes and References

1. Web site: Frisco, Texas location Announcement-Twitter . December 1, 2023 . . en . February 6, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230206154720/https://twitter.com/UniversalORL/status/1613226021066575896 . live .
2. Web site: 2023-01-09 . Universal Brings Kids Theme Park to Frisco . December 1, 2023 . en-US . March 26, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230326113240/https://corporate.universalparks.com/universal-parks-resorts-plans-to-bring-new-concept-for-families-with-young-children-to-frisco-texas/ . live .
3. Web site: Universal Parks Rebrands Division Name As It Broadens Focus . . White . Abbey . March 8, 2023 . February 18, 2024 . February 24, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240224203650/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/universal-parks-rebrands-universal-destinations-and-experiences-1235346325/ . live .
4. Web site: Construction begins on Universal Kids Resort in Frisco . . Tasha . Tsiaperas . December 4, 2023 . December 5, 2023 . December 4, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231204231545/https://www.axios.com/local/dallas/2023/12/04/construction-begins-universal-kids-resort-frisco . live .
5. Web site: Universal Kids Resort: What we know about Universal's first theme park for young kids . Kathleen . Wong . . December 1, 2023 . December 1, 2023 . December 1, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231201173520/https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/experience/theme-parks/2023/12/01/new-theme-park-universal-kids-resort/71758994007/ . live .
6. Web site: Universal's New Texas Park For Families With Young Kids Will Have Themed Lands, A 300-Room Hotel . Jill . Goldsmith . . December 1, 2023 . December 1, 2023 . December 2, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231202040153/https://deadline.com/2023/12/universal-texas-theme-park-for-families-with-young-kids-1235647953/ . live .
7. Web site: Construction of $550M Universal Kids Resort in Frisco advances with utility contractor . . Noor . Adatia . February 9, 2024 . April 5, 2024.
8. Web site: Frisco to give updates on proposed Universal theme park . . December 1, 2023 . December 1, 2023 . December 2, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231202051620/https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/video/frisco-to-give-updates-on-proposed-universal-theme-park/ . live .
9. Web site: New Drone Footage of Universal Kids Resort In Frisco Construction Progress, Expected To Open In June 2026 . Theme Park Tourist . June 1, 2024 . June 7, 2024.