The massive, 97-acre resort, specifically designed and developed for families with young children, was first announced in January 2023. Buzz around the theme park has been building since then. In the Google reviews, Punkie TheGreat wrote that the park is going to be a “fantastically amazing park designed just for kids.”
“I can’t give any secrets away, but know your children will be pleasantly surprised to see what’s in store with some of their favorite characters,” the review stated on Tuesday, May 12.
On the same day, Krishna wrote that they are eagerly awaiting its opening so they can take their grandchildren. And, more reviews said the same. A month ago, Simonster wrote, “well it’s not open but it looks cool so far. i think it really brightens up the frisco skyline!”
Universal Kids Resort has not released an opening timeline. The company told MySA on Thursday, May 7, the following:
“We’re thrilled to be bringing this all-new resort designed for kids and their grown-ups to life in Frisco, Texas, with an opening planned for 2026.”
However, NBC 5 reported in June 2025 that the resort could open sometime between April and June in 2026.
Universal Kids Resort announced in 2025 that the following themes for the resort park: Shrek, Puss in Boots, Trolls, Gabby’s Dollhouse, SpongeBob SquarePants, Minions and Jurassic World. All areas will be immersive.
It will feature family-friendly attractions, interactive and playful shows, unique merchandise, food and beverage venues and character meet and greets. The resort area is 90 acres; however, the theme park and hotel will be around 40 acres with nearly 4,500 parking spaces, according to the resort.
The resort area will also include a 300-room themed hotel, giving families a place to stay and to play following their day of adventure. The resort will be set in a lush landscape with a “distinct look, feel and scale” specifically for younger kids, according to Universal Kids Resort.