Full Details of Universal Kids Resort Revealed

Frisco, Texas (Nov. 18, 2025) – Universal Destinations & Experiences announced the attractions, shows, food & beverage and merchandise experiences that will be featured in the all new Universal Kids Resort – a regional theme park specifically designed for families with young children. The theme park will open in 2026 in Frisco, Texas. 

Universal Kids Resort will feature seven themed lands including 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.

“When creating Universal Kids Resort, we leaned into that childlike curiosity and invited play to 
be our guide,” said Molly Murphy, President of Universal Creative. "Every detail was designed 
through a child’s eyes from signs at their height to colors that invite them in. The result is a park 
that celebrates the joy of being a kid — where imagination isn’t just encouraged, it’s embedded 
in every attraction, space, and experience.”

Jurassic World Adventure Camp
At Jurassic World Adventure Camp, the curious Ankylosaurus, Bumpy, has gone missing, so 
families will zoom through twists, turns, peaks and valleys on Jurassic World: Cretaceous 
Coaster to help find her. Mr. DNA’s Double Helix Spin will take families on a twisting and turning 
journey. Kids and their grown-ups can also enjoy the Pteranodrop, an exciting ride that gives 
brave adventurers a bird's eye view of the park from high above. 

The Jurassic World Canteen will help tame T. rex-sized appetites for carnivores and herbivores 
alike. Jurassic World Outfitters will offer families the chance to gear up for some dinosaur-sized 
adventures with toys, accessories and more. From meeting a newly hatched baby dinosaur to
climbing up the Jurassic World Lookout Towers play area or having fun at Paddock Play, kids 
and their grown-ups will have many ways to explore. 

Nickelodeon’s SpongeBob SquarePants Bikini Bottom
Jellyfish Fields Jamboree will be a vibrant attraction where kids and their families hop aboard 
their very own Jelly Angler to bounce around with the one and only SpongeBob SquarePants. 
Barnacle Bus will showcase Bikini Bottom’s sights and residents while Bobbing Barrels will 
feature water cannons for families to blast water at each other as they spin around. Of course,
no day would be complete in Bikini Bottom without a boating lesson, so Mrs. Puff’s Boating 
School will have the class taking a spin through her specially designed course.

Then for hungry Bikini Bottom visitors, Goofy Goober’s will offer guests chicken sandwiches, 
salads, hot dogs and sky-high sundaes. A sunken wooden treasure chest will be the home of 
Barg’N-Mart for all the nautical nonsense anyone could wish for, including sunny day apparel, 
toys, plush and more. With opportunities to meet SpongeBob SquarePants, Patrick Star and 
Sandy Cheeks, explore Mussel Beach for some rest and more, it’ll be the best day ever.

DreamWorks’ Shrek’s Swamp
The attraction Shrek & Fiona’s Happily Ogre After will take kids and their families on a special 
ride through the story of how Shrek met Fiona. Built by Shrek for their triplets, families will ride 
along to relive the quest to rescue Princess Fiona, with help from Donkey of course.

For ogre-sized appetites, Shrek’s triplets’ favorite eats will be served at Swamp Snacks including 
the Shrekzel. For swamp apparel, accessories and plush for the whole family, Triplets Treasures 
will allow parents to shop for themselves along with matching and complementary outfits for 
their growing ogres. Kids and their grown-ups will also have a chance to meet Shrek and Fiona. 
Two interactive play areas, Shrek’s Swamp Rompin’ Stomp and Shrek’s Swamp Splash & Smash,
will allow kids to stomp and/or splash away.

Illumination’s Minions vs. Minions: Bello Bay Club
Next, guests step into the mayhem of a spirited water battle, full of unexpected surprises that 
only Illumination’s iconic Minions can deliver. Grab a water blaster and join the action. 

A game of golf and a boat cruise are far from relaxing at the Minions Bello Bay Club. Find 
yourself in the splash zone on the Bello Bay Cruise as you witness the antics between the Yellow 
Minions and their Purple counterparts.

Then, take the wheel and hold on tight as the competition spins out of control at the Bello Bay 
Golf Cart Derby.

Choose your side with pride by visiting Bello Bay Boutique and fashion yourself with Team 
Yellow, Team Purple, and other themed merchandise. And after all that mischief, you can 
recharge at Bello Bay Bites with some tasty Minion-themed snacks. Capture the fun with photos 
at the Minion meet and greet, discover playful Minion moments, and experience surprising 
water features at Illumination’s Minions vs. Minions: Bello Bay Club.

DreamWorks’ TrollsFest
For even more fun, kids and their families can move, giggle and groove at King Trollex Techno 
Dance Party, an indoor interactive experience, or lead sound check and learn dance moves at a
Trolls-themed amphitheater stage show. They can also hop on board Rhonda’s TrollsFest 
Express to twist and turn through the festival grounds on an armadillo bus ride, and they can 
soar above TrollsFest on the colorful ride Hair in the Clouds, featuring a mix of flower-faced 
balloons.

Then for TrollsFest food, Trolls Eatz! will serve up a symphony of flavors in family-approved 
bites. BroZone Cones will offer ice cream from TrollsFest’s coolest boy band. To get ready to 
take center stage, Sparkle Shine Glitter Glow will offer the unique Troll-ify Me! experience, the 
ultimate Trolls makeover for kids’ and grown-ups’ hair to be in the clouds and their sparkles to 
be loud via headbands, apparel, make-up and more. For those looking for a more subtle look, 
Mr. Dinkles’ Market will feature colorful, concert-ready t-shirts, souvenirs and more. Families 
can also meet Poppy, Branch and the rest of the DreamWorks’ Trolls gang, and two interactive 
play areas, Poppy’s Playland and Trolls Critter Crawl, will offer good Trolls-fashioned fun.

DreamWorks’ Puss in Boots Del Mar
Small heroes unite at DreamWorks’ Puss in Boots Del Mar where Swings Over Del Mar will have 
guests flying high. Kids and their families can also enjoy Mama Luna’s Adopt a Kitty Day! where 
they’ll be able to see Puss in Boots in his greatest adventure yet as he returns to the village of 
Del Mar for a spectacularly silly puppet performance.

For small heroes’ appetites, Comidas y Leche will serve up Puss in Boots’ approved eats. Then, 
purr-fect apparel awaits in Mercado de Perrito while candies and treats will make Tienda de 
Dulces the sweetest spot in Del Mar. Families can also meet the fearless hero himself along 
with Mama Luna, Perrito and friends. In addition to the park’s many play areas, Universal Kids 
Resort will feature multiple sensory gardens designed to give children and families 
opportunities to pause, reset, and connect.

Isle of Curiosity
The Isle of Curiosity will serve as the gateway to the other themed lands at Universal Kids 
Resort. Gabby’s Cat-Tastic Dance Party! will allow kids and their families to boogie with Gabby 
from DreamWorks’ Gabby’s Dollhouse. Cakey’s Cupcakes will serve up a variety of cupcakes in 
chocolate, vanilla and rainbow while the Universal Kids Resort Café will be a colorful spot to 
fuel up whether it’s sitting down and relaxing or grabbing bites for the road. The flagship
Universal Kids Resort Store will be the one-stop-shop for gearing up for the day or finding best-of-the best from each themed land and a variety of merch inspired by Gabby’s Dollhouse to 
dress the part for their meow-zing adventures ahead.

“Universal Kids Resort is a place where kids are accepted just as they are, free to dance, dream, 
and play without limits or judgment,” said Brian Robinson, Executive Vice President and Chief 
Creative Officer at Universal Creative. “For many, it will be the first time the worlds they’ve only 
seen on screen come vividly to life — moments that ignite creativity, confidence, and joy. It 
celebrates all the best parts of being a kid, the laughter, the curiosity, the courage to be 
unapologetically yourself, and in doing so, invites a new generation into the incredible thrills of 
Universal.”

Universal Kids Resort Hotel
As a place to stay and relax just steps away from the park, Universal Kids Resort Hotel was 
designed with families in mind. Rooms will sleep up to five or six guests. Standard Queen, 
Deluxe Queen and Signature Queen rooms will each offer a twin-over-full bunk bed and a 
queen bed. Family suites will offer a king bed in a separate bedroom, a queen pullout sofa and 
a twin-over-twin bunk bed along with an eating area.

Curiosity Café will be a quick service restaurant offering hotel guests meals throughout the day. 
A full-service bar, outdoor pool, fitness room and a game room will round out the hotel 
amenities. 

To stay updated on all of Universal Kids Resort’s newest developments, visit
UniversalKidsResort.com. 

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