Universal Kids Resort in Frisco, Texas, has introduced an Explorer Ticket for park visits on select days.
It’s Universal Destinations & Experiences’ first theme park designed and built specifically for families with young children. Attractions and play areas are right-sized for kids.
Explorer Ticket dates and access
The new Explorer Ticket costs $69.99 per person, plus tax. Its purchase window and admission window have different end dates:
- On sale: October 15, 2026, through January 6, 2027.
- Admission: Valid Sunday through Thursday only, ending March 11, 2027.
- Parking: Not included.
The ticket follows the Gold Annual Pass, which launched in September.
How do the other tickets and passes compare?
The resort also offers one-day and two-day general admission tickets, plus Silver and Gold annual passes. Here are their prices and benefits:
- 1-Day General Admission: From $49.99 per person, plus tax, for general admission on the selected day. Parking isn’t included.
- 2-Day General Admission: From $73.99 per person, plus tax, for general admission on the selected days.
- Silver Annual Pass: $129.99 per person, plus tax, for 12 months of general admission with blockout days and no parking.
- Silver Annual Pass with Parking: $164.99 per person, plus tax, for 12 months of general admission with blockout days. Parking is included.
- Gold Annual Pass: $199.99 per person, plus tax, for 12 months of general admission, including parking. Benefits include select merchandise discounts and select food-and-beverage discounts. Passholders also receive discounts on theme park tickets and select products.
For ticket and annual pass information, visit UniversalKidsResort.com or call the Universal Kids Resort Guest Contact Center at (888) 331-9105.
Seven lands for families with young children
The park’s seven themed lands draw from characters and stories across DreamWorks, Jurassic World, Nickelodeon and Illumination:
- DreamWorks’ Shrek’s Swamp
- Jurassic World Adventure Camp
- Nickelodeon’s SpongeBob SquarePants Bikini Bottom
- Illumination’s Minions vs. Minions: Bello Bay Club
- DreamWorks’ TrollsFest
- DreamWorks’ Puss in Boots Del Mar
- The Isle of Curiosity featuring DreamWorks’ Gabby’s Dollhouse
Beyond its attractions and play areas, the regional theme park has food and beverage choices for the whole family. Guests can also shop for souvenirs.
Families can stay at the Universal Kids Resort Hotel, steps away from the park. The hotel offers amenities near the theme park.
Source: Universal Destinations & Experiences
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