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Universal Kids Resort

Universal Kids Resort is a 32-acre (13 ha) children's theme park and entertainment resort in Frisco, Texas, United States. The first to add nearby is Toyota Stadium, at 2.6 mi. For mild weather, aim for March, April, May, October and November (66–82°F highs).

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Where
In Frisco
39 places to stay
Wikipedia readers
54K
a year · #463 of 7,799
In brief

A theme park inside Frisco

Summers are hot

July and August highs run 94–95°, and about 93 days a year reach 90°. When to go ↓

You can stay in Frisco

Universal Kids Resort is inside Frisco, which has 39 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓

Best months: Mar, Apr, May, Oct and Nov

March, April, May, October and November are the mild months, with highs of 66–82°. When to go ↓

Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.

When to go

Highs and lows by month

Every month near Universal Kids is set out below.

Jan55° / 35°
Feb59° / 39°
Mar67° / 47°
Apr75° / 54°
May82° / 62°
Jun90° / 71°
Jul94° / 74°
Aug95° / 74°
Sep88° / 67°
Oct77° / 56°
Nov66° / 45°
Dec57° / 37°
Typical highs and lows in Frisco. Green months are the mild ones. Weather: NOAA 1991–2020 normals for Frisco. Frisco’s full climate →
About

Universal Kids Resort

Universal Kids Resort is a 32-acre (13 ha) children's theme park and entertainment resort in Frisco, Texas, United States. Limited test operation started on June 24, 2026, before it fully opened on July 1, 2026. It is the sixth Universal Studios Resort, and the third in the United States. The park features several themed areas based on Gabby's Dollhouse, Trolls, Shrek (also Puss in Boots), Jurassic World Camp Cretaceous, SpongeBob SquarePants, and Despicable Me.

Type
Theme park
Area
32 acres
Owner
NBCUniversal (Comcast)
Wikipedia readers
54K a year
From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA). Facts: Wikidata.
Where to stay

Where to stay near Universal Kids Resort

Places to stay start in Frisco (39) and Plano (79).

Universal Kids1234Frisco39Plano79Dallas388McKinney33The Colony17Lewisville30Irving116Addison32Toyota StadiumCotton BowlTexas StadiumGerald J. Ford Stadium10 mi
Universal Kids12Places to stay in town
  1. 1Toyota Stadium
  2. 2Cotton Bowl
  3. 3Texas Stadium
  4. 4Gerald J. Ford Stadium
In town

Frisco

39 places to stay · 39 hotels

You’re already here.

236,955 people

15 min drive

Plano

79 places to stay · 73 hotels · 4 motels · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 RV park

293,028 people

11 mi southeast of Universal Kids

40 min drive

Dallas

388 places to stay · 301 hotels · 61 motels · 7 inns & B&Bs · 8 lodges & cabins · 1 hostel · 7 campgrounds · 3 RV parks

1,329,491 people

28 mi south of Universal Kids

15 min drive

McKinney

33 places to stay · 25 hotels · 2 motels · 4 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins

236,001 people

10 mi east of Universal Kids

Compare 8 towns
TownFrom Universal KidsDrivePlaces to stayPeopleTypical homeSafety
Friscoin town—39 39 hotels236,955$642KB
Plano11 mi southeast15 min79 73 hotels · 4 motels · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 RV park293,028$466KB−
Dallas28 mi south40 min388 301 hotels · 61 motels · 7 inns & B&Bs · 8 lodges & cabins · 1 hostel · 7 campgrounds · 3 RV parks1,329,491$321KD
McKinney10 mi east15 min33 25 hotels · 2 motels · 4 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins236,001$472KB+
The Colony8 mi southwest10 min17 16 hotels · 1 campground46,196$384KC+
Lewisville13 mi southwest20 min30 24 hotels · 4 motels · 2 campgrounds139,006$379KC+
Irving24 mi south35 min116 104 hotels · 10 motels · 1 hostel · 1 RV park257,076$316KC−
Addison16 mi south25 min32 30 hotels · 1 motel · 1 campground17,195$482KD−

Day trip from

Straight-line miles.

Getting there

Nearest airports with airline service

DFWDallas Fort Worth · major hub24 mi
DALDallas Love Field · major hub24 mi
FTWFort Worth Meacham40 mi
Places to stay: Overture Maps (hotels, motels, inns, lodges, campgrounds, RV parks; not vacation rentals) · town figures: U.S. Census ACS · Safety: TownRatings Safety grade · airports: OurAirports. Distances are from Universal Kids’s main visitor area; drive times are estimates.
Make a day of it

Around Universal Kids

All of these are within 35 miles.

Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits

AT&T Stadium: Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Toyota Stadium: Flavius Constantine, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Cotton Bowl: Robbiewest88, Public domain · Texas Stadium: Allspamme, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Globe Life Field: Drone To Fly, CC BY 3.0 · Six Flags Over Texas: Chris Hagerman from New Port Richey, FL, US, CC BY 2.0 · Choctaw Stadium: KENGRIFFEY24FAN, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Gerald J. Ford Stadium: Jmcstrav, CC BY-SA 3.0

Common questions

Questions before you go

Is Universal Kids Resort in Frisco?

Yes. It’s inside Frisco, TX.

When is the best time to visit Universal Kids Resort?

March, April, May, October and November, with highs of 66–82°.

What is the closest airport to Universal Kids Resort?

Dallas Fort Worth (DFW), about 24 miles away.

Where should I stay near Universal Kids Resort?

Frisco (in town, 39 places to stay), Plano (11 mi, 79 places to stay) and Dallas (28 mi, 388 places to stay).

From locals

Notes from people in Frisco

Nobody has posted a tip yet; ask or answer in Frisco’s Town Square.

Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.