Universal Kids Resort

A small Universal park in Frisco, Texas, built for young children.

Universal Kids Resort is the theme park that opened in Frisco, Texas, on July 1, 2026. Seven lands — Shrek, SpongeBob, Minions, Trolls, Jurassic World, Puss in Boots, and Gabby's Dollhouse — are scaled for children about three to eight. It is not a coaster park, and it is not a smaller Epic Universe.

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Location

33.19° N, 96.83° WOpen in OpenStreetMap

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Best time to visit

October–November, March–April; weekday mornings

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A Universal Kids Resort itinerary

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Field guide

This theme park is a half to full day with small children. Go at open, leave after lunch if the group is done, and do not expect Orlando.

When to go

North Texas is kindest in spring and fall. Summer afternoons are very hot and a lot of the park is outdoors. Weekday mornings are the design center. Weekends and school holidays are when the small footprint fills up.

How to see it

Start at Isle of Curiosity so the youngest child gets the land they came for before anyone is tired. Then one character land at a time. The rides are mild on purpose. Wet play areas will soak a kid who did not bring a suit. There is no second gate to hop to.

Tickets and time

Tickets are dated and cheaper than a Universal Orlando day. Annual passes exist with blockout dates. The on-site hotel is steps from the gate, which matters more here than a fancy room, because the guests are small and done by midafternoon.

Pack this in your notes

The park is for young children. Older kids may finish it before lunch.
Bring a change of clothes. Several lands involve water.
Frisco is a suburb of Dallas. The city is a drive, not a monorail.
Strollers are the right call even if your child usually walks.

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Traveler reviews

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Arjun P.

10/10

Rope drop at Universal Kids Resort

Shrek's Swamp, including the wet play if you packed the change of clothes. Jurassic World Adventure Camp for the one ride older siblings ask about. Buy the ticket before you book the flight, and go in October–November. A small Universal park in Frisco, Texas, built for young children.

Mar 6, 2025

James O.

8/10

Universal Kids Resort is a one-park day

SpongeBob SquarePants Bikini Bottom. The midday break is not optional. October–November, March–April; weekday mornings is the window I would book again.

Feb 5, 2025

Nina P.

6/10

Rope drop at Universal Kids Resort

Isle of Curiosity and Gabby's Dollhouse as the front door. SpongeBob SquarePants Bikini Bottom. Buy the ticket before you book the flight, and go in October–November. A small Universal park in Frisco, Texas, built for young children.

Jan 4, 2025