Where Is the New Universal Park Being Built in Texas?

Universal is crushing the theme park expansion business!

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With Epic Universe opening in Orlando in 2025 AND a year-round horror experience coming to Las Vegas, you’d think Universal had enough projects in the works! But did you know that Universal also has a park planned for Texas?

This new park, Universal Kids Resort, sits on 97 acres of land off Dallas North Tollway and Panther Creek Parkway in Frisco, Texas. As it stands, it’s expected to be about 1/4 of the size of the Orlando parks.

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You’ll find it in the Dallas suburb of Frisco, Texas (on the east side of the Dallas North Tollway near Panther Creek Parkway).

Construction was set to begin in 2023 and is set to open in 2026.

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Oh, and did we mention that the resort will include a 300-room, themed hotel for those looking to stay on property? Progress on the park is creating over 2,500 new construction jobs in the region.

The company plans to build this new, experimental “mini-park” on 97 acres of land near Frisco, Texas. Page Thompson, President, New Ventures, Universal Parks & Resorts, said of the location: “We are excited about the opportunity to partner with the city of Frisco and Mayor Cheney as we work to bring this innovative, new concept to life designed specifically for a younger generation of Universal fans. We think North Texas is the perfect place to launch this unique park for families given its growing popularity within this part of the country.”

If you’re planning a trip to this theme park, you might be wondering just how you’ll get there. Luckily, we’ve rounded up the closest airports you might want to consider flying into!

The Dallas area’s main airport, Dallas Fort Worth AKA DFW, is located about 22 miles/30 minutes from the planned location of Universal’s planned park. DFW is the second largest airport in the United States, coming in at 17,207 acres (approximately 27 square miles), and even has its own ZIP Code. The airport services over 260 destinations from 28 airlines, headlined by a massive American Airlines hub.

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Beyond DFW, Frisco is also approximately 30 miles from Dallas Love Field. This city-owned public airport has been open since 1917 and is the birthplace, corporate headquarters, and hub of Southwest Airlines. There are several other small and/or private airports in the Dallas metroplex area as well.

The family-focused theme park, Universal Kids Resort, is set to open in Frisco, Texas in 2026.

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