Universal Kids Resort - Frisco, Texas

[AlexanderMBush]

Worth mentioning two important deets:

- NBCUniversal is required to have the park open by June of 2026
- NBCUniversal must operate Frisco's Park by a total minimum of 270 days per year.

Gonna add some additional notes
- NBCUniversal will be selling Alcohol on property, but it'll be more in the form of the restaurants than it being as some feared; closer to Citywalk
- Rides will be within the height requirement ranges as seen in Seuss Landing
- NBCUniversal plans on 10-6, but they do have potential if they need to open it earlier at 8AM and to close at 9PM. They are also requesting the ability to have ten days where the park closes at 10PM.
- A noise wall will seemingly be built for the ease of neighbors nearby
- There were those complaining during the public element on the height; as the park will be having things around that of 100ft tall, but this seems to be more primarily in the terms of landmarks like Hogwarts Castle or Far Far Away Castle; and does not inheritedly mean anything for the rides.

Also, and to correct myself a bit; it is 250 days that the city is having as the minimum.



Frisco (which I will call Universal Kids Frisco) will be 37.8 acres, with the hotel occupying 600 rooms per night. For a frame of reference, Universal Studios Singapore will be larger than Universal Kids Frisco by around 6.02 acres.

 

[Jake S]

lads, the dream of Halloween Horror Nights Frisco is truly dead.

 

[PerceptiveCoot]

- NBCUniversal is required to have the park open by June of 2026

Oh, okay so this is going vertical tomorrow

 

[mainejeff]

Who knew that Texas was so obsessed about height restrictions considering the oil derricks that litter the state. I guess that Frisco is more refined.

 

[shiekra38]

Who knew that Texas was so obsessed about height restrictions considering the oil derricks that litter the state. I guess that Frisco is more refined.

Texas is a huge and wildly diverse state

 

[PerceptiveCoot]

Texas is a huge and wildly diverse state

 

[shiekra38]

I mean that's not wrong

 

[Parkscope Joe]

So, with this approval what are the next steps? Does Universal have the finalized permits or something? Or could they have shovels in the ground this summer?

 

[mainejeff]

At this rate....Universal will overtake Disney as the preeminent name in family entertainment destinations and experiences.

 

[Cygnus]

So, with this approval what are the next steps? Does Universal have the finalized permits or something? Or could they have shovels in the ground this summer?

The special use permit granted is a zoning green-light and means a theme park can be constructed on that plot of land. They will still need to submit all construction permits throughout the entire process.

With the fast-track process, they would be able to start grading the land and early-on construction before mainline design development is complete, so it isn't impossible to see movement on the land by the summer.

 

[Jerroddragon]

Very Excited for this little park. As someone who visits family in that area, it will be a welcome attraction

 

[shiekra38]

At this rate....Universal will overtake Disney as the preeminent name in family entertainment destinations and experiences.

Honestly, I've noticed a lot more love for Minions, Dreamworks, etc from kids and families

The synergistic park strategy, although similar to Disney, is *actually* being implemented quickly

It also helps that Illumination is a machine

 

[tielo]

Honestly, I've noticed a lot more love for Minions, Dreamworks, etc from kids and families

The synergistic park strategy, although similar to Disney, is *actually* being implemented quickly

It also helps that Illumination is a machine

And soon they'll have the Mario movie under their belt and the hype is huge.

 

[PerceptiveCoot]

No construction photos yet, but I assume that's because @Cygnus 's drone only goes 15 mph.

 

[Parkscope Joe]

The special use permit granted is a zoning green-light and means a theme park can be constructed on that plot of land. They will still need to submit all construction permits throughout the entire process.

With the fast-track process, they would be able to start grading the land and early-on construction before mainline design development is complete, so it isn't impossible to see movement on the land by the summer.

Makes sense, wasn't sure what other steps would be required. I've heard this will be a very quick build.

 

[PerceptiveCoot]

Makes sense, wasn't sure what other steps would be required. I've heard this will be a very quick build.

I'm really curious what the level of theming will be given both their target date and their public statements about offering theming with the same level of quality as other Universal parks. I imagine it helps that the park is ~25 acres and filled with lots of water and open space.

 

[Cygnus]

No construction photos yet, but I assume that's because @Cygnus 's drone only goes 15 mph.

ummm up to 36mph :sneaky: ill be there soon

 

[UniversalRBLX]

I'm intrigued to see how much this costs to construct (The minimum requirement is $550m) and what Universal's pricing target is. With them mentioning the possibility of additional US locations, I'm wondering how much revenue they are actually expecting to achieve. The last thing I want for them to do is pull resources away from UOR/USH and find out a decade later this wasn't worth the investment.

Do they go bold and price it around $80-100? Or do they price it at a lower level similar to nearby Six Flags at around $50-60?

 

[PerceptiveCoot]

I'm intrigued to see how much this costs to construct (The minimum requirement is $550m) and what Universal's pricing target is. With them mentioning the possibility of additional US locations, I'm wondering how much revenue they are actually expecting to achieve. The last thing I want for them to do is pull resources away from UOR/USH and find out a decade later this wasn't worth the investment.

Do they go bold and price it around $80-100? Or do they price it at a lower level similar to nearby Six Flags at around $50-60?

Maybe $60-80

 

[GAcoaster]

I'm guessing it's similar to Sesame Place-- a "regular ticket" is priced at $99 but hardly anyone pays that price with online pricing and coupons at the park.