New details revealed about Universal theme park coming to North Texas

FRISCO, Texas — The Universal Kids Resort theme park is taking shape in Frisco, and now we’re learning a few more details about what guests can expect when the property opens in 2026.

Universal this week revealed several “themed land” areas that will make up the park, featuring various characters from Universal shows and movies.

Shrek, Puss in Boots, Trolls, Gabby’s Dollhouse, Spongebob Squarepants, Minions and Jurassic World will all have a place in the 97-acre theme park, which will also include a 300-room hotel “designed with families in mind.”

“At each point, we considered how we could design a place especially for kids where they could explore, imagine and adventure with their families and friends,” Sarah Gibbon, vice president and executive producer of Universal Creative, said in a press release. “They’ll be able to do all this while being fully immersed in some of their favorite stories – ones full of curiosity, laughter and joy.”

A “central hub” area of the park will feature “shady lawns and interactive play areas” for kids and families. That area will also include a Gabby’s Dollhouse “immersive retail experience.”

Here’s what Universal had to say about each character’s themed area included in the park:

Ogre-sized fun awaits in DreamWorks’ Shrek’s swamp themed playground built personally by Shrek. Kids can stomp, ride, laugh and play as they celebrate the magic of friendship, warmth of family and power of love.

For the best day ever, Nickelodeon’s SpongeBob SquarePants, Patrick, Sandy Cheeks and Squidward will show guests around their neighborhood under the sea. From earning a boating license to relaxing on the beach as bubbles float by, kids and their families and friends can enjoy the nautical, nonsensical delights.

Next, let the games begin as Illumination’s Minions overrun a peaceful vacation retreat. When Yellow Minions attempt to rein in their Purple counterparts, it leads to a wave of unpredictable, water-soaked fun.

Discoveries abound as kids learn about and come face to face with beloved dinosaurs of Jurassic World in uniquely exciting and interactive ways. The new adventure exclusively created for young explorers will be both exhilarating and awe-inspiring.

Then it’s time for the most melodic, most awesome music festival with DreamWorks’ Trolls. At this colorful, joy-filled, and, of course, glittery fest, guests of all sizes get to join Poppy, Branch and the rest of the gang to bring their voices together in harmony while shining brightly.