Universal Kids Resort
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| Location | Universal Kids Resort,Frisco,Texas,United States |
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| Coordinates | 33°11′33″N96°49′59″W/ 33.192469°N 96.833137°W |
| Status | Under construction |
| Opens | June 2026 |
| Owner | NBCUniversal (Comcast) |
| Operated by | Universal Destinations & Experiences |
| Theme | Universalentertainment |
| Area | 32-acre (13 ha) |
| Website | Official website |
Universal Kids Resortis an upcoming 32-acre (13 ha) theme park and entertainment resort complex under construction inFrisco, Texas.Announced in January 2023,[1]it is the thirdUniversal Studios Resortin the United States. The park is scheduled to open in June 2026.
History[edit]
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 toUniversal Destinations & Experiences.[3]Construction began inFrisco, 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]In February 2024, Moss Utilities LLC was hired as the utilities contractor for the park.[8]On June 1, 2024, the park was expected to open in June 2026.[5][6][9]
References[edit]
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- ^abWong, Kathleen (December 1, 2023)."Universal Kids Resort: What we know about Universal's first theme park for young kids".USA Today.Archivedfrom the original on December 1, 2023.RetrievedDecember 1,2023.
- ^ab"Frisco to give updates on proposed Universal theme park".CBS News.December 1, 2023.Archivedfrom the original on December 2, 2023.RetrievedDecember 1,2023.
- ^abTsiaperas, Tasha (December 4, 2023)."Construction begins on Universal Kids Resort in Frisco".Axios.Archivedfrom the original on December 4, 2023.RetrievedDecember 5,2023.
- ^Goldsmith, Jill (December 1, 2023)."Universal's New Texas Park For Families With Young Kids Will Have Themed Lands, A 300-Room Hotel".Deadline Hollywood.Archivedfrom the original on December 2, 2023.RetrievedDecember 1,2023.
- ^Adatia, Noor (February 9, 2024)."Construction of $550M Universal Kids Resort in Frisco advances with utility contractor".WFAA.RetrievedApril 5,2024.
- ^"New Drone Footage of Universal Kids Resort In Frisco Construction Progress, Expected To Open In June 2026".Theme Park Tourist.June 1, 2024.RetrievedJune 7,2024.