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This Bathroom Update Might Be Our Favorite Part of Universal’s Newest Theme Park

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We just got back from getting the chance to check out Universal Kids Resort before its official opening on July 1st in Frisco, Texas!

Universal Kids Resort

We got to explore the hotel attached to the park, as well as all the different lands there are to check out and all the attractions inside each one. As if that all wasn’t already great to see just how much kids will adore this resort, there’s something else we noticed that shows just how much Universal worked to make this hotel kid-friendly, but it’s not where you may expect!

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EVERYTHING You Can See and Do in TrollsFest at Universal Kids Resort

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We’re finally at Universal Kids Resort to check out everything the park has to offer. The brand-new Texas theme park features seven lands themed after Shrek, SpongeBob, Minions, Trolls, and Jurassic World. And we’re HERE LIVE before the park officially opens to the public on July 1st.

Welcome to TrollsFest!

We got to check out TrollsFest, the new land themed after DreamWorks’ hit Trolls movies. We’re going to take you through everything the land has to offer, so let’s explore!

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Get Out of My Swamp! Everything To Do in Shrek’s Swamp at the NEW Universal Kids Resort

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A new Universal resort is almost OPEN!

Shrek’s Swamp

Over in Frisco, Texas, the brand-new Universal Kids Resort officially opens on July 1st, but we got a sneak peek inside the park! We have TONS of big thoughts and feelings, but for now, we’re breaking down this specific land like an onion with layers. Let’s explore Shrek’s Swamp together.

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EVERYTHING You Can See and Do in the Puss in Boots Del Mar Land at Universal Kids Resort

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We’re finally at Universal Kids Resort, and we’re going to take you through everything this new Texas theme park has to offer!

Universal Kids Resort

We’re exploring one of two Shrek-themed lands in the park, Puss in Boots Del Mar! This land is set in the seaside town of Del Mar, Spain, seen at the beginning of Puss in Boots: The Last Wish. Now, let’s adventure!

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We’re LIVE from Universal’s NEW Texas Theme Park

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While Universal Kids Resort will officially open on July 1st, we’re at the park right now to experience it early! This is Universal’s first Texas theme park, featuring some of the most popular children’s characters, including SpongeBob, Shrek, and more.

Universal Kids Resort

The park has seven brand-new lands – Isle of Curiosity, Shrek’s Swamp, Puss in Boots Del Mar, Minions vs. Minions: Bello Bay Club, Jurassic World Adventure Camp, TrollsFest, and SpongeBob SquarePants Bikini Bottom – and we’re taking you with us through all of them!

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FULL LIST of Height Requirements For Universal Kids Resort

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Universal Kids Resort is set to open in just a few weeks on July 1st, and we’re so stoked there will soon be a park that’s really dedicated towards families with younger kids — and that there are lots of water features around the park, because Texas gets HOT during the summer!

Universal Kids Resort Hotel

If you’ve been thinking of taking a trip, but aren’t sure what your younger kids will actually be able to ride, your problem is no more. Universal has now listed ALL the height requirements for the attractions at the resort, so you can plan in advance!

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We Just Got a FIRST LOOK at the Souvenirs Coming to Universal’s NEWEST Theme Park

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We can’t believe it, but we’re less than a month away from the Universal Kids Resort officially opening!

Universal Kids Resort

On July 1st, the Universal Kids Resort will open in Frisco, Texas, for guests to explore. This new theme park is going to feature seven lands themed to Universal shows and movies, including SpongeBob SquarePants, Shrek, Trolls, Gabby’s Dollhouse, Jurassic World, and more. The park is confirmed to have 31 new attractions, rides, shows, meet and greets, and more for kids and families to experience. And Universal just revealed the new merchandise that will be hitting the park, and we’re sharing it with you!

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A NEW Universal Theme Park Opens In ONE MONTH!

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In case you missed it, a NEW Universal resort is opening in the United States!

Universal Kids Resort

The resort was first announced in 2023, and we’ve followed along for every step of its development. Now, after years of waiting, we are only ONE MONTH away from the resort’s opening date! Here’s everything we know ahead of the big day.

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BREAKING: Opening Date Announced for Universal’s NEW Texas Theme Park

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Universal is opening a new theme park this year! Universal Kids Resort is located in Frisco, a suburb north of Dallas, Texas. It’s aimed at families with young children, but it’s fun for both kids and kids-at-heart!

Universal Kids Resort

Universal Kids Resort will have seven lands themed after Shrek, SpongeBob, Minions, Trolls, and Jurassic World. The theme park has had an unspecified “opening in late 2026” for months, but now Universal has just announced the opening date — mark your calendars for July 1st, 2026!

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Something NEW Just Arrived at Universal’s Texas Theme Park

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Universal Orlando Resort may have a lot of projects going on inside its gates — demolition finally just began on The Lost Continent, the new Fast & Furious Hollywood Drift rollercoaster is currently being built, and an expansion could be in the works for Epic Universe — but that’s not all that’s happening in the Universal world.

Universal Kids Resort

Universal is also in the process of building an entire new theme park in Frisco, Texas, called Universal Kids Resort! The park is expected to open sometime in 2026, and as we’re getting close to halfway through the year, we’re relieved to see so much progress being made on the new resort — it gives us hope that it really WILL hit its opening timeline!

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