Universal to open children’s theme park in North Texas

Universal Parks & Resorts has announced that it is building a new theme park in Frisco.

This is Universal’s newest project and its first theme park in Texas. The studio did not give an opening date.

Other parks operated by Universal include one in California, home to the original Universal park associated with its movie studio, and three in Florida. The company also has parks in Japan, Singapore and China.

The 97-acre Frisco site will include a hotel and be accessible from major roads, including the Dallas North Tollway and Panther Creek Parkway.

Universal said the park will be smaller than others, which can stretch, and will cater for families with young children, though it also has room for expansion.

The company chose Frisco in part because the city is one of the fastest growing in the country. Frisco Mayor Jeff Cheney said his city was recognized as “a great place to put down professional roots and raise a family.”

He added that the new park will increase both the tax base and employment opportunities, and that he expects the venture to attract visitors and benefit residents and businesses.

Universal reports that in its global theme parks, this segment of the business brings in billions of dollars a year.

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