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FRISCO,
Texas, Dec. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today,
Universal Destinations & Experiences, a division of Comcast
NBCUniversal, officially introduces Universal Kids Resort –
the company's first-ever theme park designed specifically for
families with young children. Located in Frisco, Texas and first announced earlier this
year, this imaginative, original resort brings the company's
innovative style of storytelling to a new, younger audience.
Universal Kids Resort will include a theme park featuring
immersive themed lands that celebrate Universal's iconic brand of
entertainment, humor and fun – bringing to life its beloved
characters and stories in ways that will wow the youngest theme
park goers. It will feature family-friendly attractions,
interactive and playful shows, unique merchandise, fun food and
beverage venues and character meet and greets. The resort area will
also include a 300-room themed hotel giving families a place
to stay and to play following their day of adventure.
"Universal Kids Resort will inspire the unbridled creativity of
kids through imagination, discovery and most importantly – play,"
said Molly Murphy, President,
Universal Creative. "We're designing the resort so kids and
families can feel the thrill of being physically immersed in their
most beloved stories and characters."
Set in lush green landscape with a distinctive look, feel and
scale specifically for younger kids, the park will deliver the
quality the Universal brand is known for worldwide.
Progress on the new concept is well underway following a
groundbreaking in November. Universal Kids Resort will drive
immediate economic impact for the region, creating thousands of
jobs including more than 2,500 new construction jobs. Throughout
the project, the company will remain focused on ensuring the resort
adds value and positively serves the community.
Additional details about Universal Kids Resort will be
revealed over time. To stay updated on all the company's newest
developments, visit
corporate.universaldestinationsandexperiences.com.
About Universal Destinations &
Experiences (UDX)
Universal Destinations &
Experiences, a unit of Comcast NBCUniversal, offers guests around
the world the most innovative, immersive and popular entertainment
experiences. Our portfolio is comprised of world-class theme parks
featuring the industry's most thrilling and technologically
advanced attractions, exceptional hotels and resorts, unique
merchandise, games, virtual and live entertainment experiences. We
use our rich collection of stories and franchises – from Universal
Pictures, Illumination, DreamWorks Animation and more – to take
people to places they couldn't imagine while creating memorable and
emotionally fulfilling moments for people of all ages. Learn more
here.
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