News Universal Kids Resort Project 2026: New Children's Park in Frisco, TX

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Universal Kids Resort has officially been named! And alongside that--new artwork has officially been released, particularly featuring a familiar pineapple under the sea that has yet to be announced of it's debut to a Universal theme park land.

 

[Zachary]

SpongeBob is an absolute game changer for this park in my opinion. It has such broad, multi-generational appeal at this point. Really is a huge IP win!

 

[Mr. Porkchop]

• Crews broke ground last month.
• Universal execs wouldn't divulge the cost of the project, but Frisco expects the company to invest at least $550 million for construction.
• City records show the park should open no later than June 30, 2026.
• Universal executives said they will release more details over time about the themes of the "immersive" lands throughout the resort. We expect there will be a lot of minions.

Source: https://www.axios.com/local/dallas/2023/12/04/construction-begins-universal-kids-resort-frisco

 

[Chorizo]

Yeah, around 600 million is the number I've heard. Obviously, things could change though.

 

[mtpelepele]

Yeah, around 600 million is the number I've heard. Obviously, things could change though.

Wow, that IS a lot of minions.

 

[Mr. Porkchop]

A permit filing states that construction will be completed by May 15, 2026. The estimated cost for the project is $152,413,101.

Source:

Universal Kids Resort Construction to Be Completed by May 2026

Permits filed with the Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation show that Universal Kids Resort construction will be complete in May 2026.

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[TPoseOnTantrum]

On top of that... we have a new arrival this week




Per ImportGenius

 

[Mr. Porkchop]

Great find! Is this the first time that Universal has worked with Zierer?

 

[Unagi]

Great find! Is this the first time that Universal has worked with Zierer?

I'm not sure about coasters but Universal has a few of their flat rides like One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish at IOA.

 

[Thomas]

The other junior coasters at Universal Parks seem to all be either Vekoma or Mack models.

I find it funny they got the exact same model that both Busch Sesame areas and Sesame Place CA have vs. a larger or more custom layout.

 

[Mr. Porkchop]

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[Mr. Porkchop]

Universal Pkwy, which will connect to Universal Kids Resort, is nearly complete. The city expects that 40,000 people will travel the road daily when the park opens.
Source: The opening of a Peppa Pig theme park in North Texas has been delayed

 

[Unagi]

Not sure of the exact flat rides for this park but expect at least a dozen from Zamperla.

 

[paintervision]

Looks like it's coming along. They've got groundwork going on now:

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[Deleted User 13503]

Why do I feel like this park is kind of pointless.

 

[Zachary]

Because you don't understand the market, probably. Family parks print obscene amounts of money for a relatively cheap initial investment.

 

[Deleted User 13503]

Because you don't understand the market, probably. Family parks print obscene amounts of money for a relatively cheap initial investment.

Like the location is good but I would never see Universal opening a park without any thrill rides.

 

[mtpelepele]

As Zachary pointed out, you are not the target audience. This is not a thrill park. This is not a traditional Universal park. This is DreamWorks land built large. It is meant entirely for families with small children. Want thrills? Go to SFoT.

 

[Deleted User 13503]

As Zachary pointed out, you are not the target audience. This is not a thrill park. This is not a traditional Universal park. This is DreamWorks land built large. It is meant entirely for families with small children. Want thrills? Go to SFoT.

Did I say I wanted thrills? No. I said that I couldn't imagine a Universal park without thrills. If I had the chance I still come to this park for the theming.

 

[paintervision]

Like the location is good but I would never see Universal opening a park without any thrill rides.

It's not a thrill park. Think of it in the same league as Legoland or Sesame Place parks, or regional children's-focused parks like Dutch Wonderland, Idlewild, Santa's Village, etc. Not designed for teens or adults - unless they have a small child with them, probably not on their radar.

There's also a "Universal Kids to Universal Parks" pipeline that could be established. This could cultivate an audience with local families who would then "trade up" in the future, by going to the Orlando resort for vacation once they've outgrown the park.