Universal Kids Resort - Frisco, Texas
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- Jul 13, 2018
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The Madagascar area seems partially built for that already, maybe they could expand it into a separate ticket down the road, ala Legoland Water Park.
Interested in seeing what terminology they use to distinguish this between the bigger parks. As of right now, most news reports are labeling it simply as a new Universal Studios park.
Which is the headlines Universal wants.
For now yes, but not once you start selling tickets. Last thing you want is a bunch of people expecting the "traditional" Universal park experience.
- Jan 30, 2013
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They'll probably label it more as an experience than a fully-fledged park and lean into being aimed at young kids.
- Sep 2, 2012
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I think that the big difference in terminology will be "Park" vs. "Resort".
People are far more smarter than you are giving them credit for. They google and youtube everything. Who do you think the fans are of the bloggers lol it surely isn't us that keep their bills paid. . .
As someone that has worked in the parks, I can assure you there is a large set of people that have no idea where they are or what is even in the park they are standing in.
I'd kill for a regional Nintendo park, but I dont know if Comcast would want to shelve out the money for that. And Nintendo is a stupidly picky company, so idk if they'd be able to get away with regional park quality type content.
But really, I'd love that. Like a Mario & Friends area where the characters are hosting the Mushroom Kingdom Anual fair. Each character would host their own elaborate flat ride attraction. I know people tend to hate this kind of cheap stuff, but I like it when it's well done.
- Jun 27, 2017
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I'm the theme park guy in my family and they always call me before heading to the parks to see what the latest tips are. Most people go to the parks have fun and don't think about them much until their next trip.
Heck even I fall behind on the little news many times, I had noooooo idea that Genie Plus gave you photopass until I went to the parks last year.
But if you ask most people in a theme park if they know the best restaurants are most wont know they just eat where ever is closest to them when they get hungry.....look at how many...many people still eat at most of USH and will wait in line for overpriced crap when they could walk out of the park and get much better food at citywalk
If Universal can get the pricing on this just right (about like $70 max), this will be a home run.
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- Feb 15, 2012
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Volcano Bay starts at $70 adult and $65 child so that feels right.
The hotel could go either way - Premier level pricing for such a small hotel or Endless Summer style value level. I'm intrigued by a full plan.
That's pretty much my thoughts on this, it's no-doubt a surprise for me, but when you think about it, doing a smaller regional park geared towards families with kids in a market that's doesn't fully cater to them could be a really lucrative move.
Also, Dallas is pretty much a middle point between USH and UOR and has great weather for operating a theme park.
- Jun 21, 2016
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Decided to rise from the grave since this park will be opening up in my backyard.
UOR as opposed to WDW, simply put, is terrible for under 42". This fills that gap perfectly for them with zero cannibalization in a market that has many many affluent young families with young kids. If anything, this will pull business away from WDW some, while not effecting UOR at all. And again, in an area that has enormous tourism to WDW. It's brilliant.
As for a water park- Maybe. Frisco currently has Hawaiian Falls (one city over- The Colony), which is a decent sized water park already so not sure if they'd feel they'd get their value there based on Hawaiian Fall's pricing which is $45. Although That will be a solid 30 mins from this park, and it's in a less affluent area (Denton county) and closer to 121 and not that "new money" up in Celina/Prosper. So they could charge a premium. It's definitely possible.
Also- The current name of the park is "Universal Kids, Frisco". They said as much at the presentation when the mayor was announcing it.
Disney opening up something similar would cannibalize from WDW- particularly from an area that is a massive market for on-site hotel guests: North Dallas area (specifically Frisco and other parts of Collin county- wealthiest county in Texas).
UOR as opposed to WDW, simply put, is terrible for under 42". This fills that gap perfectly for them with zero cannibalization in a market that has many many affluent young families with young kids. If anything, this will pull business away from WDW some, while not effecting UOR at all. And again, in an area that has enormous tourism to WDW. It's brilliant.
As for a water park- Maybe. Frisco currently has Hawaiian Falls (one city over- The Colony), which is a decent sized water park already so not sure if they'd feel they'd get their value there based on Hawaiian Fall's pricing which is $45. Although That will be a solid 30 mins from this park, and it's in a less affluent area (Denton county) and closer to 121 and not that "new money" up in Celina/Prosper. So they could charge a premium. It's definitely possible.
Also- The current name of the park is "Universal Kids, Frisco". They said as much at the presentation when the mayor was announcing it.
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At least to me I don't see Madagascar in this concept art. You must be referring to the now defunct land at USS.
- Apr 13, 2021
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People think the bottom left land of the park could be Madagascar. Looms similar to the zoo from the movie and the splash pad seems to be penguin
