UNIVERSAL is opening a brand-new ‘kids resort’ theme park dedicated to families with younger children.
It will open seven different worlds around popular TV and film characters like Shrek, Spongebob Squarepants and the Minions.
Universal announced yesterday that it will open its Universal Kids Resort in Frisco, Texas, on July 1.
Sharon Parker, Director of Marketing and Sales for Universal Kids Resort, told NBC 5: “This is a theme park built with kids in mind.
“At the end of the day, we think that the inner child in all of us is going to brought to life once those families come to the park.”
Inside will be seven-themed lands inspired by Shrek, SpongeBob SquarePants, Jurassic World, Minions, Trolls, Puss in Boots, and Gabby’s Dollhouse.
As it’s designed for children between 3-8, the experiences will be ‘kid-sized’ and will include immersive attractions.
Activities include a Trolls dance party, Puss in Boots-themed puppet show, sensory gardens, character meet-and-greets and water play.
In its social media post about the grand-opening – other rides include rollercoasters, swing rides, a playground, lazy river ride and splash park.
Along with the park, a new Universal Kids Resort Hotel will open just a few steps away from the entrance.
It will have a colourful exterior and inside will be 300 rooms and family suites, three restaurants and a swimming pool.
The hotel will accept stays that start on June 30 – the day before the park officially opens.
Rooms include Standard Queen, Deluxe Queen, and Signature Queen rooms, which can sleep up to five guests, and the Family Suites, which can sleep up to six guests.
Staying at the hotel means guests get early bird admission one hour before the park opens, and access through a dedicated entrance.
When it comes to shopping, whatever hotel guests buy will be delivered the room so they won’t have to carry it around during the day.
Tickets to the park are now on sale – there are one and two-day admissions.
One-day tickets start from $54.99 (£40.98) and two-day admissions start from $73.99 (£55.15) – this pass must be used in two consecutive days.
There’s also an annual pass option too for entry all year costing $129.99 (£96.88).
The resort is launching packages too – for example, a package would include a two-night hotel stay, early park admission and a ‘1.5-Day’ admission ticket.