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Universal Kids is open. What to know about Frisco's new theme park
By Alanna Quillen and Charles Nichelson at NBC 5 DFW (KXAS) Local
· July 1, 2026
· 2 min read
Universal Kids Resort in Frisco has officially opened its doors to the public.
The new theme park held a ribbon-cutting on Wednesday for families and community organizations, including the Cub Scouts and Boys and Girls Club of Frisco.
There were also performances from the characters that...
Key takeaway This is Universal’s first theme park built specifically for children ages 3 to 8, with water rides, kid-friendly roller coasters and splash pads.
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Category: parks ·
Published: July 1, 2026 ·
Source: NBC 5 DFW (KXAS) Local ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? Universal Kids Resort in Frisco has officially opened its doors to the public.
The new theme park held a ribbon-cutting on Wednesday for families and community organizations, including the Cub Scouts and Boys and Girls Club of Frisco.
There were also performances from the characters that...
When was this published? This article was first published on July 1, 2026 by NBC 5 DFW (KXAS) Local and curated for Southlake News readers.
Who reported this story? This story was reported by Alanna Quillen and Charles Nichelson at NBC 5 DFW (KXAS) Local. To learn more about how Southlake News selects and reviews stories, see our editorial standards .
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