When the Universal Kids Resort opens next year in Frisco, Texas, it will feature a family coaster, water attractions, dance parties and plenty of sensory gardens where families can rest and recharge.
Universal Destinations & Experiences on Tuesday revealed details about the attractions and activities that will populate the regional theme park’s seven 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.
The Isle of Curiosity will be the theme park’s gateway to the other lands. There, guests can join Gabby of “Gabby’s Dollhouse” fame for Gabby’s Cat-Tastic Dance Party or get chocolate, vanilla or rainbow cupcakes at Cakey’s Cupcakes. The Universal Kids Resort Cafe will also be located in the Isle of Curiosity, as will the Universal Kids Resort Store.
Shrek & Fiona’s Happily Ogre After will be an attraction taking guests through the story of how Shrek and Fiona met. Photo Credit: Universal Destinations & Experiences
Shrek’s Swamp will feature Shrek & Fiona’s Happily Ogre After, an attraction taking guests through the story of how Shrek and Fiona met. They can also meet Shrek and Fiona, and enjoy two interactive play areas: Shrek’s Swamp Rompin’ Stomp and Shrek’s Swamp Splash & Smash. Hungry swamp denizens can enjoy snacks at Swamp Snacks, including the Shrekzel (a Shrek-shaped pretzel that is a popular offering at the Universal Orlando Resort). Merchandise will be fore sale at Triplets Treasures.
Jurassic World: Cretaceous Coaster is the headliner at Jurassic World Adventure Camp. On the family coaster, guests will go on a search for Bumpy, a curious Ankylosaurus who has gone missing. The land will also feature Mr. DNA’s Double Helix Spin and the Pteranodrop, which promises “a bird’s eye view of the park from high above,” Universal said. Guests can enjoy the play areas Jurassic World Lookout Towers and Paddock Play and do a meet-and-greet with a newly hatched dinosaur. The land will feature the Jurassic World Canteen restaurant and Jurassic World Outfitters shop.
Jurassic World Adventure Camp will offer a meet-and-greet with a newly hatched dinosaur. Photo Credit: Universal Destinations & Experiences
Bikini Bottom will feature several attractions: Jellyfish Fields Jamboree, in which guests board Jelly Anglers and bounce around with SpongeBob; Barnacle Bus, to showcase the land’s sights and residents; Bobbing Barrels, a spinning water cannon attraction; and Mrs. Puff’s Boating School, giving guests a boating lesson on a specially designed course. Guests can explore Mussel Beach and meet SpongeBob, Patrick Star and Sandy Cheeks. The Goofy Goober’s eatery will feature chicken sandwiches, salads, hot dogs and sundaes.
At Minons vs. Minions: Bello Bay Club, guests will have the chance to grab a water blaster and join a water battle with the Minions. The Bello Bay Cruise will put guests in the splash zone, before they take the wheel at the Bello Bay Golf Cart Derby. Meet-and-greets will be available with Minions. Minion-themed snacks will be served at Bello Bay Bites. Team Yellow and Team Purple gear, along with other merchandise, will be for sale at the Bello Bay Boutique.
SpongeBob SquarePants Bikini Bottom will have a spinning water cannon attraction. Photo Credit: Universal Destinations & Experiences
TrollsFest will be home to the King Trollex Techno Dance Party and an amphitheater stage show. It will also feature Rhonda’s TrollsFest Express, an armadillo bus ride around the festival grounds, and Hair in the Clouds, a balloon attraction. Poppy, Branch and other trolls will be available for meet-and-greets, and the land will be home to two play areas: Poppy’s Playland and Trolls Critter Crawl. Hungry festival-goers can find food at Trolls Eatz! and ice cream at BroZone Cones. The Troll-ify Me! makeover, for kids and grownups, will be located at Sparkle Shine Glitter Grow. Merchandise will be for sale at Mr. Dinkles’ Market.
Swings Over Del Mar will headline Puss in Boots Del Mar, which will also feature a puppet performance — Mama Luna’s Adopt a Kitty Day featuring Puss in Boots. And Puss in Boots himself, as well as Mama Luna, Perrito and others, will be available to meet. The land will feature candy and treat stop Tienda de Dulces and eatery Comidas y Leche. Merchandise will be for sale at Mercado de Perrito.
What a family suite will look like at the Universal Kids Resort Hotel. Photo Credit: Universal Destinations & Experiences
The Universal Kids Resort Hotel
Just steps outside of the park will be the Universal Kids Resort Hotel with rooms sleeping up to five or six.
Universal said its standard queen, deluxe queen and signature queen rooms will all have a twin-over-full bunk bed and a queen bed. Family suites will have a king bed in a separate bedroom, a queen pullout sofa and a twin-over-twin bunk bed, as well as an eating area.
The hotel will be home to the Curiosity Cafe quick-service restaurant, as well as a full bar, outdoor pool, fitness room and game room.
Universal has updated its UniversalAndU training to include more on the Kids Resort.