by Donald Wood
Last updated: 12:55 PM ET, Fri December 1, 2023
Comcast NBCUniversal division, Universal Destinations &
Experiences, announced the company’s first-ever theme park designed
specifically for families with young children, which will be dubbed
Universal Kids Resort.
Located in Frisco, Texas, and first announced earlier this
year, the imaginative, original resort will bring Universal’s innovative style
of storytelling to a new, younger audience. The property will include family-friendly
attractions, interactive and playful shows, unique merchandise, fun food and
beverage venues and character meet and greets.
In addition, Universal Kids Resort will also include a
300-room-themed hotel.
“Universal Kids Resort will inspire the unbridled creativity
of kids through imagination, discovery and most importantly – play,” Universal
Creative President Molly Murphy said. “We're designing the resort so kids and
families can feel the thrill of being physically immersed in their most beloved
stories and characters.”
The new theme park will be set in a lush green landscape
with a distinctive look, feel and scale designed for younger children. The
resort will also drive immediate economic impact for the region, creating
thousands of jobs, including over 2,500 new construction jobs.
Universal Studios Hollywood also recently announced the
return of its annual
New Year’s Eve celebration, dubbed EVE. The 2024 edition features multiple
dance locations, a captivating fireworks display and access to select rides and
attractions on December 31, with extended hours until 2 a.m. local time.
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