Universal announces name of new theme park being built in Texas
A company with a major footprint in Central Florida is expanding to the southwest.
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Universal just announced the name of a new theme park being built in Texas.
It’s called Universal Kids Resort.
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The company says, unlike its theme park in Florida, this one will be completely designed for children under ten years old.
It will feature immersive lands, interactive shows, rides, meet-and-greets, and more.
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“It’s definitely kid-sized,” said Universal official Molly Murphy. “So, it’s about a quarter of one of our parks in Orlando.”
Officials say Universal Kids Resort will start building up next year, and the first phase of the park will be ready in 2026.
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