FULL TOUR of the Brand-New Universal Kids Resort Hotel

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Universal is getting ready to open its first theme park for kids in Frisco, Texas. Dubbed Universal Kids Resort, the theme park will feature lands and attractions based on popular characters and stories like Shrek, the Minions, SpongeBob SquarePants, and more. However, the resort also has its very own hotel.

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Universal Kids Resort


Universal Kids Resort Hotel features 300 rooms with its own dedicated park entrance, where you can enter the lines right outside the hotel vs. others coming from the parking lot. Guests staying at the hotel will also get the added perk of early park admission with select lands and rides open during that time. We had a chance to check out the hotel early, so we’re giving you ALL the details.

As we previously mentioned, Universal Kids Resort Hotel features 300 rooms and family suites, including Standard Queen Rooms, Deluxe Queen Rooms, Signature Queen Rooms, and Family Suites. Some rooms also feature views of Universal Kids Resort. Let’s start by taking you through the lobby of the hotel. The lobby is as vibrant as the hotel’s exterior, with lots of light and colorful carpeting and rugs.

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Come on in!


There were plenty of places to sit…

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Seating


…and we loved all the character photos everywhere.

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By the elevators


We also got to say hi to a few characters! We saw SpongeBob SquarePants and Patrick Star, but earlier, we saw Poppy from Trolls.

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HI there!


The hotel also features a dedicated entrance into Universal Kids Resort (although you will need to have a valid ticket to the theme park to enter). Guests will also get early admission into the theme park one hour before its official opening time.

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Dedicated Park Entry


The hotel also features three dining options, including Curiosity Cafe, which we got to check out for ourselves.

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Curiosity Cafe


We also picked up a refillable mug, which is one of our favorite parts of staying at theme park hotels.

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Refillable mug


There was a Coca-Cola Freestyle machine that had special flavors, too.

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We got to try them all!


The pool is definitely one of our favorite places.

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The pool!


We loved how we could walk right in, which is perfect for kids and adults of all sizes.

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No entry


We saw a chair lift that looks like it can be moved to different areas of the pool.

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Chair lift


There were also children’s life vests along with a few toys.

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Life vests


We also wanted to note that you can grab swim diapers at the front counter when needed.

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Swim diapers


There were quite a few tables and chairs around, too, for relaxing. It’s also not a bad place to enjoy a quick lunch with the family.

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Seating around the pool


There’s also a cool interactive arcade.

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Arcade


You’ll also find a gym so you can get your workout in before heading to the park.

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Gym


There was also a small store to check out.

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Mini Store


There were some fun souvenirs…

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Flip-flops


…and some essentials like sunscreen, diapers, hand sanitizer, and snacks.

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Some essentials


The rooms are also as vibrantly colored as the rest of the hotel, with fun layouts that are perfect for families. We got to check out a family suite, and it was seriously built for kids in the best way.

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Standard Hotel Room


If you’re planning a visit to Universal Kids Resort, you might want to consider bundling your hotel and theme park tickets to make planning even easier.

We’ll be covering EVERYTHING about Universal Kids Resort, so stay tuned to Magical Guides for more.

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