"Frisco's Universal Kids Resort Unwrapped: Fresh Details

Universal has announced new details about the theme park being built in Frisco, Texas.

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The park will be called Universal Kids Resort and will be the company's first park designed specifically for families with young children.

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The park will have a "lush landscape feel" and will be about one-quarter the size of the parks in Orlando.

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The company estimates that the park will generate $200 million in annual spending in Frisco.

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The park will feature playful shows, meet-and-greets, and fun food and beverages.

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The road leading into the park will be named Universal Parkway.

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The company broke ground on the park in November and expects vertical construction to begin early in 2024.

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The project is expected to take about two years to complete and will bring about 2,500 construction jobs to the area.

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