Universal Destinations & Experiences has revealed complete details for Universal Kids Resort, a theme park designed specifically for families with young children opening in 2026 in Frisco, Texas.
Molly Murphy, President of Universal Creative, said: “When creating Universal Kids Resort, we leaned into that childlike curiosity and invited play to be our guide.”
Universal previously announced seven themed lands: DreamWorks’ Shrek’s Swamp, Jurassic World Adventure Camp, Nickelodeon’s SpongeBob SquarePants Bikini Bottom, Illumination’s Minions vs. Minions: Bello Bay Club, DreamWorks’ TrollsFest, DreamWorks’ Puss in Boots Del Mar, and the Isle of Curiosity.
Here are the new details…
DreamWorks’ Shrek’s Swamp
Shrek & Fiona’s Happily Ogre After takes families through the story of how Shrek met Fiona, built by Shrek for his triplets. The attraction features help from Donkey throughout the quest to rescue Princess Fiona.
Swamp Snacks serves ogre-sized food including the Shrekzel, whilst Triplets Treasures offers matching and complementary outfits for families. Two interactive play areas, Shrek’s Swamp Rompin’ Stomp and Shrek’s Swamp Splash & Smash, provide extra entertainment. Guests can meet Shrek and Fiona throughout the land.
Jurassic World Adventure Camp
Jurassic World: Cretaceous Coaster sends families searching for the missing Ankylosaurus, Bumpy, through twists, turns, peaks, and valleys. Mr. DNA’s Double Helix Spin offers a twisting journey, whilst Pteranodrop provides a bird’s eye view from high above the park.
Jurassic World Canteen serves meals for carnivores and herbivores alike. Jurassic World Outfitters stocks dinosaur-themed toys and accessories. Additional experiences include meeting a newly hatched baby dinosaur, the Jurassic World Lookout Towers play area, and Paddock Play.
Nickelodeon’s SpongeBob SquarePants Bikini Bottom
Jellyfish Fields Jamboree has guests hopping aboard Jelly Anglers to bounce around with SpongeBob. Barnacle Bus showcases Bikini Bottom’s sights and residents, Bobbing Barrels features water cannons for spinning water battles, and Mrs. Puff’s Boating School sends guests through a specially designed driving course.
Goofy Goober’s serves chicken sandwiches, salads, hot dogs, and sky-high sundaes. Barg’N-Mart, housed in a sunken wooden treasure chest, offers apparel, toys, and plush. Guests can meet SpongeBob SquarePants, Patrick Star, and Sandy Cheeks, plus explore Mussel Beach.
Illumination’s Minions vs. Minions: Bello Bay Club
The land centres on a water battle between Yellow Minions and Purple Minions. Bello Bay Cruise puts guests in the splash zone witnessing the antics between the teams, whilst Bello Bay Golf Cart Derby has guests spinning through competition.
Bello Bay Boutique offers Team Yellow, Team Purple, and themed merchandise. Bello Bay Bites serves Minion-themed snacks. The land includes a Minion meet-and-greet, playful moments, and surprising water features.
DreamWorks’ TrollsFest
King Trollex Techno Dance Party provides an indoor interactive experience, whilst a Trolls-themed amphitheatre hosts stage shows with dance moves and sound checks. Rhonda’s TrollsFest Express twists and turns through festival grounds on an armadillo bus ride. Hair in the Clouds features flower-faced balloons soaring above TrollsFest.
Trolls Eatz! serves family-approved bites, and BroZone Cones offers ice cream from TrollsFest’s boy band. Sparkle Shine Glitter Glow provides the Troll-ify Me! experience with hair headbands, apparel, and make-up, whilst Mr. Dinkles’ Market features concert-ready t-shirts and souvenirs.
Families can meet Poppy, Branch, and the DreamWorks’ Trolls gang. Two play areas, Poppy’s Playland and Trolls Critter Crawl, offer additional entertainment.
DreamWorks’ Puss in Boots Del Mar
Swings Over Del Mar sends guests flying high, whilst Mama Luna’s Adopt a Kitty Day! features Puss in Boots in a puppet performance as he returns to Del Mar village.
Comidas y Leche serves Puss in Boots-approved food. Mercado de Perrito offers apparel, and Tienda de Dulces stocks candies and treats. Guests can meet Puss in Boots, Mama Luna, Perrito, and friends.
Isle of Curiosity
The gateway land features Gabby’s Cat-Tastic Dance Party! with Gabby from DreamWorks’ Gabby’s Dollhouse. Cakey’s Cupcakes serves chocolate, vanilla, and rainbow cupcakes, whilst Universal Kids Resort Café offers sit-down meals and grab-and-go options.
The flagship Universal Kids Resort Store stocks merchandise from each themed land and Gabby’s Dollhouse-inspired items.
The park will feature multiple sensory gardens designed to give children and families opportunities to pause, reset, and connect.
Brian Robinson, Executive Vice President and Chief Creative Officer at Universal Creative, said:
For many, it will be the first time the worlds they’ve only seen on screen come vividly to life — moments that ignite creativity, confidence, and joy. It celebrates all the best parts of being a kid, the laughter, the curiosity, the courage to be unapologetically yourself, and in doing so, invites a new generation into the incredible thrills of Universal.
Universal Kids Resort Hotel
The on-site hotel offers rooms sleeping up to five or six guests. Standard Queen, Deluxe Queen, and Signature Queen rooms each feature a twin-over-full bunk bed and a queen bed. Family suites include a king bed in a separate bedroom, a queen pullout sofa, a twin-over-twin bunk bed, and an eating area.
Curiosity Café serves quick-service meals throughout the day. Amenities include a full-service bar, outdoor pool, fitness room, and game room.
Universal Kids Resort will open in 2026 – an exact opening date is yet to be revealed.
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