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Updated · Bloomberg · May 28Universal Opens 20-Acre Kids Resort in Texas on July 1
4 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · May 28
- July 1 marks the debut of Universal Kids Resort in Texas, the company’s first theme park built specifically for young children.
- The 20-acre park is meant to reach families whose kids may find Universal’s larger parks and attractions overwhelming.
- Seven themed lands will anchor the resort, including Shrek’s Swamp, Jurassic World Adventure Camp and DreamWorks’ TrollsFest.
As Universal's kid-centric park opens, how will it reshape entertainment and marketing for the youngest generation? Universal is betting $550 million on a kids-only theme park. Is this a genius move or a massive miscalculation? With its July 1 opening, how will the new Universal resort permanently alter the economy and identity of Frisco, Texas?