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Location | Universal Kids Resort, Frisco, Texas, United States |
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Coordinates | 33°11′33″N 96°49′59″W / 33.192469°N 96.833137°W |
Status | Under construction |
Opens | June 2026 |
Owner | NBCUniversal (Comcast) |
Operated by | Universal Destinations & Experiences |
Theme | Universal entertainment |
Area | 32-acre (13 ha) |
Website | Official website |
Universal Kids Resort is an upcoming 32-acre (13 ha) theme park and entertainment resort complex under construction in Frisco, Texas. Announced in January 2023,[1] it is the third Universal Studios Resort in the United States. The park is scheduled to open in June 2026.
On January 11, 2023, the company announced a "new concept"-styled resort, geared especially towards families with children.[1] The resort will feature immersive themed lands and celebrate Universal's brand of entertainment, innovation, and characters.[2][1] 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,[4][5] with an estimated cost of around $550 million.[6] On December 1, 2023, the name of the resort was revealed to be "Universal Kids Resort".[4] The resort will encompass 32 acres (13 ha) of land and include a 300-room hotel,[7] with a projected opening date of June 2026.[5][6][8] In February 2024, Moss Utilities LLC was hired as the utilities contractor for the park.[9]