Universal Kids Resort Opening July 1 — Tickets, Hotel Packages and Annual Pass Now on Sale

andysol8 days ago

From the overheads - the Jurassic park playground for sure has accessibility areas w/ ramps to the overhead walkway areas. But playgrounds are pretty limited for kids in wheelchairs in general, unfortunately. Unless specifically designed with only that in mind.

MisterPenguin8 days ago

If you turn off sound and reduce playback to 25% speed, it's almost barely watchable. Y'know how Toon Town in DL created a play area for kids with mobility issues? Well, this fly through show a child in a wheel chair at their play area. Only, nothing as seen in the fly through shows anything suited for a child with mobility issues. I hope this is just an oversight from this Microsoft Paint 3D rendering.

Disneyhead'718 days ago

Just from pure happenstance I think this is a good year for this project to open. With gas/jet fuel prices and across the board inflation, the destination theme park resorts (WDW, UOR, DLR) are gonna be hit hard. Staycations are gonna be a thing this year.

DCBaker8 days ago

Here's the press release with more details on tickets and packages: Universal has big news for its littlest fans! Universal Kids Resort, Universal Destinations & Experiences’ first-ever regional theme park specifically designed for kids, will officially open on July 1. Guests can now plan an exciting “kidcation” to the park as tickets, on-site hotel packages and the park’s first annual pass option are now on sale. Located in the heart of Frisco, Texas, Universal Kids Resort brings UDX’s renowned theme park expertise to life in a whole new, playful way – inviting a new generation to embark on kid-sized Universal thrills made just for them. Across the 20-acre park, kids and their grown-ups will find fun at every turn as they laugh, splash, dance and play through seven amazing lands that celebrate some of their favorite characters and stories: 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 featuring DreamWorks’ Gabby’s Dollhouse. Plus, families can stay just steps away from the excitement at the Universal Kids Resort Hotel. Located at the entrance to the park, the colorful hotel features 300 rooms and family suites, delicious dining that will delight even the pickiest of eaters, an outdoor pool, and other family-friendly amenities – making it the perfect place for guests to rest or gear up for their day of play at Universal Kids Resort. Tickets, packages and the first annual pass option for Universal Kids Resort are on sale now, specifically: 1-Day and 2-Day General Admission tickets The Universal Kids Resort Silver Annual Pass, which provides 12 months of access to the park (blockout dates apply). Pass options inclusive of parking are also available. A “Create Your Own” Package that allows guests to customize their experience and includes multiple ticket options – including a specialty “1.5-Day” admission ticket – hotel accommodations, flights and access to exclusive benefits such as Early Park Admission, resort wide charging privileges, free delivery of purchased merchandise, and more. All room types at the Universal Kids Resort Hotel for stays beginning June 30, including the Standard Queen, Deluxe Queen and Signature Queen room, which can sleep up to five guests, and the Family Suites, which can sleep up to six guests. For more information about Universal Kids Resort, visit UniversalKidsResort.com.

DCBaker8 days ago

Universal has announced Universal Kids Resort is set to open July 1, 2026: Here's a fly through of the park:

andysol17 days ago

Aaaaaand it’s now deleted 🤣

andysol17 days ago

Klook is showing starting prices at $65/one day and $86/two day tickets. Starting July 1st. Ages 2+ will need a ticket. Under 2 is free. Assuming July 1st could be the placeholder opening day, but 2+ being charged and those prices are almost assuredly accurate. Particularly because the dates you can buy tickets are variable pricing with July 4th weekend and Labor Day weekend peaking at $92.19/ticket. Other weekends look to be $86.75 while weekdays are $75.85. The $64.95 price starts mid-week September 8th. <2 needing admission makes sense vs <3 at this park. That is in line with Legoland, Sesame Place and Peppa Pig. Pretty sure these are the prices, folks.

mkt29 days ago

Same. A Kids Resort without the holidays and a chance to see Santa feels just wrong.

flynnibus30 days ago

But this is not a new problem for hotels/hospitality to model around. The notion of continuous demand all the time at major theme parks is the anomaly. Hotels without business travel demand face this kind of pattern all the time. The hotel isn't that big.. 300 rooms is not big even for a suburban business hotel or resort focused area. I was more worried about how seasonal it will really be.

Sir_Cliff30 days ago

This is my feeling, too. Part of the challenge will be managing expectations, because this really isn't even a kid's park elevated to the standards of existing Universal parks as much as a kid's park around the level of Sesame Place just with IPs to which Universal owns the rights. I would also note that all the discussions around people spending the night revolve around weekend trips. One would hope they have worked out the numbers such that weekend and holiday occupancy is enough to carry the hotel through the rest of the week/year.

parksandtravel30 days ago

I could see it becoming the main destination to families expecting a UOR-level experience. The marketing will have to be clear on what the park offers.

networkpro30 days ago

Hehe, on Fridays its split between the Winstar& Border up I35 and the 7 in Shreveport/Bossier out I20 to see which has the greater traffic flow.

Andrew C30 days ago

Yep. It is pretty normal to drive within the Texas triangle. DFW - Houston - San Antonio.

networkpro30 days ago

Thats not a long drive in Texas. The whole state scales much differently that the tight packed warrens of the NE.