Overview
- Universal Kids Resort will open to the public on July 1, 2026, after mid‑June media previews and limited preview days that have partially sold out.
- The park covers about 20 acres around seven franchise‑based lands — including Gabby’s Dollhouse, Minions, Trolls, Shrek, Puss in Boots, Jurassic World and SpongeBob — with roughly 30 attractions, shows, meet‑and‑greets and splash play areas.
- A 300‑room Universal Kids Resort Hotel sits adjacent to the park and offers a dedicated park entrance, Early Park Admission and in‑hotel merchandise delivery to speed family logistics.
- The resort was designed specifically for children about 3–8 years old with kid‑height details, sensory ratings and Certified Autism Center training for staff but early reviewers flagged sparse landscaping, limited shade and uneven theming in places.
- Universal is using lower‑price preview tickets, a value Silver annual pass tier and hotel packages to test demand and operations for a regional, staycation‑focused product that could shape future seasonal scheduling and local marketing.