Universal Kids Resort in Frisco, Texas, will host its first Holidays at Universal Kids Resort celebration. It runs November 20, 2026, through January 3, 2027, with character encounters, seasonal food and holiday activities.
Santa, tree lighting and holiday characters
Universal Kids Resort Theater will become an interactive winter wonderland with twinkling snow lights and an enchanted winter forest. Families can explore the setting and pose for photos with Santa.
Santa greets guests through December 24.
The resort’s sleigh offers another photo stop. Holiday carolers, performers and decorations will also fill the park.
Gabby from Gabby’s Dollhouse joins the daily tree-lighting ceremony in the Isle of Curiosity. The 40-foot Christmas tree lights up at dusk, with a dance party set to “Meowy Christmas.”
The Penguins of Madagascar will join SpongeBob SquarePants, Patrick Star and Gabby for holiday-themed meet-and-greets.
Kids can write their holiday wishes with help from Universal Kids Resort Play Ambassadors. A special mailbox collects the letters.
Holiday merchandise, bites and sips
Seasonal merchandise collections feature Illumination and DreamWorks Animation characters:
- Merry Minions: Apparel, accessories and collectibles include a headband, Spirit Jersey and Lug crossbody bag.
- Shrek the Halls: The collection includes T-shirts, an ogre ear headband, holiday decor and sweet treats.
The holiday food lineup includes:
- Holiday Pizza: A flatbread with classic turkey dinner flavors, available to hotel guests at Curiosity Café in Universal Kids Resort Hotel.
- Poppy’s Holiday Poutine: Fries topped with roasted turkey, melted cheese and gravy at Trolls Eatz! in DreamWorks’ TrollsFest.
- Gingy: Shrek’s favorite gingerbread man cookie at Swamp Snacks in DreamWorks’ Shrek’s Swamp.
- Purrfect Hot Chocolate: Hot chocolate with whipped topping and cinnamon sugar at Comidas y Leche in DreamWorks’ Puss in Boots Del Mar.
Hotel stays and park hours
Holiday decorations will extend through the lobby and Curiosity Café at Universal Kids Resort Hotel. Hotel guests receive Early Park Admission one hour before the park’s official opening. Separate valid theme park admission is required.
Holiday operating days and hours vary. Select dates run as late as 9 p.m. The operating calendar lists daily opening and closing times, plus scheduled park closures.
For tickets and annual passes, visit UniversalKidsResort.com or call the Universal Kids Resort Guest Contact Center at 888-331-9105.
Source: Universal Kids Resort
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