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The wait is almost over for Universal’s newest theme park, and families can now be among the first to experience it before opening day.

Universal Destinations & Experiences has officially released preview tickets for Universal Kids Resort, giving guests an early opportunity to experience the brand-new theme park before its grand opening.

Located in Frisco, Texas, Universal Kids Resort is Universal’s first theme park specifically designed for families with young children, and now guests can purchase tickets for select preview dates ahead of the park’s official debut.

If you’ve been curious about what Universal has planned for this highly anticipated new destination, here’s everything we know about the newly announced preview tickets.

Universal Kids Resort Preview Tickets Have Arrived

Universal has officially begun selling One-Day Preview Tickets for Universal Kids Resort.

According to Universal, these preview opportunities between June 24 and June 29 will allow guests to experience the park before its official opening, while also helping the operations team fine-tune attractions, entertainment, dining locations, and overall guest experiences. Tickets cost $49.99 per person.

As with most preview events, guests should expect attractions and experiences to operate in a testing environment. Some offerings may not be available, operating hours could vary, and certain experiences may open and close throughout the day as Universal continues final preparations.

What Is Universal Kids Resort?

Universal Kids Resort is an all-new theme park concept designed specifically for families with children.

Unlike Universal Orlando Resort or Universal Studios Hollywood, which feature large-scale thrill attractions, Universal Kids Resort focuses on immersive experiences tailored toward younger guests and their families.

The park will feature themed lands inspired by beloved characters and franchises including:

• DreamWorks’ Shrek
• DreamWorks’ Trolls
• DreamWorks’ Puss in Boots
• Nickelodeon’s SpongeBob SquarePants
• Nickelodeon’s PAW Patrol
• Illumination’s Minions
• Jurassic World

Each area has been designed with younger visitors in mind while still offering the immersive storytelling Universal is known for.

What Can Guests Expect During the Preview Period?

Preview tickets offer guests an opportunity to be among the first visitors to experience the park, but it’s important to understand that operations may differ from a typical day once the park officially opens.

Universal notes that attractions, entertainment, restaurants, retail locations, and other experiences may be unavailable during portions of the preview period.

Construction and testing activities may also continue throughout the resort as teams work toward opening day.

For theme park fans, however, these preview opportunities often provide a unique behind-the-scenes look at a new destination before it reaches its final operating form.

A First Look at Universal’s Family-Focused Future

Universal Kids Resort represents a major milestone for Universal Destinations & Experiences.

Rather than building another traditional Universal Studios-style theme park, the company is creating an entirely new experience focused on younger families.

The resort is expected to feature:

• Family-friendly attractions
• Interactive play experiences
• Character encounters
• Entertainment offerings
• Themed dining
• Unique shopping experiences

The project also includes an on-site hotel designed specifically to complement the family-focused resort experience.

The opening of Universal Kids Resort marks one of the biggest expansions in Universal’s history outside of Orlando and Hollywood.

Coming on the heels of the successful debut of Epic Universe, Universal continues to invest heavily in expanding its theme park footprint across the United States.

For families with younger children who may not yet be ready for large-scale thrill attractions, Universal Kids Resort could become an entirely new vacation destination built specifically with them in mind.

And now, thanks to these newly released preview tickets, some guests won’t have to wait until opening day to see what Universal has created.

How to Purchase Preview Tickets

Guests interested in attending a preview day can purchase One-Day Preview Tickets directly through Universal Kids Resort.

Availability is limited and dates may sell out as demand increases, so families planning to visit may want to secure their preferred date as soon as possible.

Universal Kids Resort is shaping up to be one of the most interesting theme park openings we’ve seen in years.

Between themed lands inspired by beloved franchises like SpongeBob SquarePants, Shrek, PAW Patrol, Jurassic World, Minions, and Trolls, along with family-focused attractions and immersive experiences, the resort is poised to offer something completely different from any other Universal destination.

And now that preview tickets are officially on sale, families have their first opportunity to experience the park before it officially opens to the public.

We’ll continue keeping an eye on additional announcements, attraction reveals, entertainment details, and opening day information as Universal Kids Resort prepares to welcome its first guests.

Be sure to keep checking back with Theme Park Scope for the latest Universal Kids Resort news, Universal Orlando updates, Epic Universe coverage, and theme park developments from around the world.

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