It Is Official: Universal Kids Resort in Frisco Opens July 1, 2026! Here’s What you Need to Know
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Key Takeaways
Universal Kids Resort officially opens July 1, 2026 in Frisco, Texas. Tickets are on sale now.
Day tickets start at $54.99 and annual passes start at $129.99. Children 2 and under get in free.
7 themed lands including SpongeBob, Shrek, Jurassic World, and Minions.
A 300-room on-site hotel is open, with vacation packages that include Early Park Admission.
It’s finally happening! July 1 in Frisco.
Universal Destinations and Experiences announced today that Universal Kids Resort will officially open on July 1, 2026, in Frisco, Texas. Tickets, on-site hotel packages, and the park's first annual pass option are now on sale at universalkidsresort.com.
The resort features a 20-acre theme park designed for young children, with seven themed areas based on characters like SpongeBob SquarePants, the Minions, and Shrek, and a 300-room on-site hotel.
This is Universal's first theme park built specifically for families with young children. Not a scaled-down version of Universal Orlando or Hollywood. A ground-up concept designed around what younger kids actually want, with height requirements and ride profiles built for smaller guests throughout.
For North Texas families, that means a full theme park experience without a flight to Orlando.
The 7 Themed Lands Inside Universal Kids Resort Frisco
The park features seven themed lands at opening:
DreamWorks' Shrek's Swamp features the first-ever Shrek ride in the United States, a retelling of Shrek and Fiona's story through a full ride experience.
Nickelodeon's SpongeBob SquarePants Bikini Bottom is the first SpongeBob land at any theme park in the United States. Guests can ride Jellyfish Fields Jamboree, visit Mrs. Puff's Boating School, and meet SpongeBob, Patrick, Squidward, and Sandy. Goofy Goober's restaurant inside the land will serve the iconic Goofy Goober Sundaes from the show.
Jurassic World Adventure Camp, 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 round out the full lineup.
The park is specifically designed so that nearly every attraction is accessible to younger children. That is the core difference between Universal Kids Resort and Universal's larger parks in Orlando and Hollywood.
Universal Kids Resort Frisco Ticket Prices in 2026
One-day general admission tickets start at $54.99 per person plus tax. Two-day general admission tickets start at $73.99 per person plus tax and must be used on two consecutive days.
The Universal Kids Resort Silver Annual Pass is $129.99 per person and provides 12 months of general admission, though blackout dates apply. A Silver Annual Pass with parking is $164.99 per person.
Children age 2 and under get in free.
Ticket prices vary by date. Single-day prices range from $54.99 on weekdays in September to $79.99 over Labor Day Weekend. If you have flexibility on timing, a mid-week visit in late summer will cost noticeably less than a holiday weekend visit.
For Frisco and Collin County residents, the annual pass math is worth considering. At $129.99, the pass pays for itself after roughly three visits at the standard weekday rate.
The Hotel and Vacation Packages
The 300-room Universal Kids Resort Hotel sits steps from the park entrance. All room types, including Standard Queen, Deluxe Queen, Signature Queen, and Family Suites, accept check-ins starting June 30, the day before the park opens.
Standard rooms sleep up to five guests. Family Suites sleep up to six.
For families combining a hotel stay with park access, Universal offers a Create Your Own vacation package that can include tickets, hotel stay, and flights. Package holders receive Early Park Admission one hour before general opening, resort-wide charging privileges, and free delivery of merchandise purchased within the park. A specialty 1.5-day ticket option is also available within the package, allowing guests to enter the park from 2pm on their arrival day followed by a full second day.
Hotel room rates do not include park admission, but vacation packages are available that bundle both. If you are staying on-site, booking a package is generally better value than booking hotel and tickets separately.
Where Is Universal Kids Resort Located in Frisco?
In a word, North Frisco. Okay, that was “two” words. Universal Kids Resort is located at the northeast corner of the Dallas North Tollway and Panther Creek Parkway in Frisco, Texas.
It’s about 25 mins north of Dallas and a 25-minute drive from both DFW Airport and Love Field Airport.
For Collin County residents in Plano, Allen, McKinney, or Celina, the drive is typically 15 to 25 minutes in normal traffic.
This is genuinely a regional park in the way Universal imagined it: a destination you can drive to on a Saturday morning, spend a full day, and be home for dinner. Especially if you live in the brand new homes across the street! Check out my YouTube video on it here.
What Universal Kids Resort Means for Frisco and North DFW
Universal representatives told Frisco City Council when seeking zoning approval that the park would generate millions in sales, property, and hotel taxes for the city each year. For a city that has been building its identity as a sports and entertainment destination alongside Toyota Stadium and the Grand Park development, Universal Kids Resort is a significant addition to that story.
For families already living in Frisco and the surrounding Collin County corridor, this is the kind of infrastructure that tends to compound in value. Destinations attract visitors. Visitors discover the area. Some of them come back with a different intention.
Here Is What This Means for You
If you live in North DFW and have young kids, July 1 is circled. The park is 20 minutes from most of Collin County, tickets are on sale now, and the hotel is already accepting reservations.
If you are considering a move to North DFW, Universal Kids Resort is one more piece of the case for why families keep choosing Frisco and the surrounding corridor. A children's theme park of this scale in your backyard is a real part of the quality of life picture, not a side note.
FAQ
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Universal Kids Resort officially opens on July 1, 2026 in Frisco, Texas. The on-site hotel begins accepting check-ins on June 30, the day before opening. Tickets and annual passes are on sale now at universalkidsresort.com.
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One-day general admission tickets start at $54.99 per person plus tax, with prices varying by date. Two-day tickets start at $73.99 per person plus tax. The Silver Annual Pass is $129.99 per person for 12 months of access, with blackout dates. A Silver Annual Pass with parking is $164.99. Children 2 and under are admitted free.
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The park opens with 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 featuring DreamWorks' Gabby's Dollhouse. SpongeBob SquarePants Bikini Bottom will be the first SpongeBob land at any theme park in the United States.
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Yes. The 300-room Universal Kids Resort Hotel is steps from the park entrance, with family-friendly room configurations that sleep up to five or six guests. Check-in is available starting June 30. Hotel rates do not include park admission, but vacation packages bundling hotel, tickets, and Early Park Admission are available at universalkidsresort.com.
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The park is at the northeast corner of the Dallas North Tollway and Panther Creek Parkway in Frisco, Texas. It is approximately 25 minutes north of Dallas and 25 minutes from both DFW International Airport and Dallas Love Field.
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For families who plan to visit more than twice in a year, the Silver Annual Pass at $129.99 breaks even after roughly three weekday visits. The pass with parking is $164.99. Blackout dates apply, so check the calendar at universalkidsresort.com before purchasing.
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The park is specifically designed for families with young children, with attractions built around lower height requirements and gentler ride profiles throughout. Most rides and attractions are accessible to children of all ages, and children 2 and under enter free. Adults are welcome throughout the park alongside their kids.
Conclusion
Universal Kids Resort opens in Frisco on July 1, 2026. Tickets are on sale now. 7 themed lands, a 300-room hotel, and the first SpongeBob land at any U.S. theme park. For North Texas families, this one has been a long time coming.
Are you planning a July 1st visit or waiting for the opening crowds to settle? Share this with whoever you are taking this summer.
Sources
Universal Kids Resort — universalkidsresort.com
Visit Frisco Official Press Release: "Universal Kids Resort Officially Opens on July 1, 2026" — visitfrisco.com/press-room
NBC 5 DFW: "Universal announces opening date for new kids theme park in Frisco" — nbcdfw.com
WFAA: "Universal Kids Resort sets official opening date as tickets, packages go on sale" — wfaa.com
CBS Texas: "Universal Kids Resort in Frisco reveals opening date and ticket prices" — cbsnews.com/texas
FOX 4 Dallas: "Universal Kids in Frisco announces opening date" — fox4news.com
