Universal has been thinking BIG when it comes to theme parks, and it’s also thinking outside the box, or rather, outside Hollywood and Orlando for new theme parks. Sure, there’s Epic Universe, but that’s not the only thing Universal is working on.

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Not only is there a horror experience coming to Las Vegas in August, but an all-new Universal theme park is coming to Texas in 2026, Universal Kids Resort. Now, Universal has dropped some details about the new theme park, but we recently drove by the new resort location and got some photos of its construction progress.

Universal Kids Resort will be a first-of-its kind theme park designed for families with young kids. It will have lands themed around franchises kids love, including Shrek, Puss in Boots, Trolls, Gabby’s Dollhouse, SpongeBob SquarePants, Minions, and Jurassic World. The resort will also feature a 300-room hotel that will have a dedicated entrance into the theme park. Here’s the concept art of that hotel.

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Well, we drove through Frisco, Texas, the home of Universal Kids Resort, to check out construction progress and saw that Universal has made a lot of progress in building that hotel. Here’s what it looks like now.

Universal Kids Resort hotel

Here’s a closer look at the construction. As you can see, most of the basic structure of the hotel has already been built.

Closer look

Universal previously dropped some details about rides in the park. Shrek’s swamp will be the backdrop of a playground, while SpongeBob and friends will show kids around their neighborhood under the sea. The Minions will offer some water-soaked fun, while kids can learn new facts about the dinosaurs in Jurassic Park. Trolls will be hosting a music festival.

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