UNIVERSAL has revealed further plans for yet another theme park which is due to open next year.
Set to open in Texas, America, Universal Kid’s Resort will be solely focused on children’s attractions.
The park will feature seven lands in total, all based on popular children’s shows and stories.
The lands will include Shrek’s Swamp, Puss in Boots Del Mar, Minions vs Minions: Bello Bay Club, Jurassic World Adventure Camp, TrollsFest, SpongeBob SquarePants Bikini Bottom and Isle of Curiosity.
Visitors will enter through the Isle of Curiosity where they will be able to meet Gabby from Gabby’s Dollhouse and enjoy a dance party together.
Then in Shrek’s world, which Universal describes as a “waterlogged paradise”, guests will be able to meet Shrek and Fiona, as well as grab a photo at the onion carriage.
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The land will have two interactive play areas as well – Shrek’s Swamp Rompin’ Stomp and Shrek’s Swamp Splash & Smash.
For kids who prefer Puss in Boots, they can meet the character themselves as well as Mama Luna and Perrito from Puss in Boots: The Last Wish.
The land will also have a series of carnival-themed games and concept arts suggest there will be a swing carousel.
One of the main attractions in the Minions land, where Yellow Minions battle Purple ones, will be a water ride that snakes around the world.
Onlookers can participate in the fun too, by using water pistols to spray those on the ride.
Aspiring paleontologists will get the opportunity to see a newly hatched baby dinosaur in the Jurassic World Adventure Camp as well as climb up Lookout Towers in a play area.
Concept art also reveals a rollercoaster and drop tower ride.
In the Trolls land, visitors can once again meet characters such as Poppy and Branch and experience two play areas – Poppy’s Playland and Trolls Critter Crawl.
In addition, some of the concept art shows that the land may also have a rollercoaster, hot air balloon-themed ride and a netted climbing area.
Heading ‘undersea’ to SpongeBob’s land, kids can head to Mussel Beach and also see SpongeBob’s iconic pineapple house.
Across the park, there will be multiple sensory gardens with different touch, sound and colour attractions as well.
For families looking to stay close-by, the theme park will have a colourfully-themed 300-room hotel.
Molly Murphy, president of Universal Creative said: “Universal Kids Resort embodies the spirit of igniting thrill that drives everything we create — designed to bring our youngest guests and families together through play, creativity, and beloved characters and stories.”
Brian Robinson, executive vice president and chief creative officer at Universal Creative said: “We envisioned this park through the unbridled creativity of kids where infinite imagination, curiosity and free-spirited play were core to our design philosophies.
“It produced a park that’s pure joy and an absolute celebration of what it is to be a kid.”
What we know so far about Universal’s UK theme park
HERE’S what we know so far about Universal’s theme park set to open in Bedfordshire, UK.
- The park is currently expected to open in 2031
- The attraction will be divided into four main land areas: Core Zone, Lake Zone, East Gateway Zone, West Gateway Zone
- The park will include indoor and outdoor rides, attractions, games, and pools
- There are plans for entertainment venues such as theatres, cinemas, music/dance venues and cultural spaces
- The maximum height for a structure like a rollercoaster is 115 metres, which would make it the tallest rollercoaster in Europe, surpassing the current 112m record holder
- The site may also contain media and film production facilities
- The attraction is due to be open each day between 9am and 9pm
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Plus, the UK’s best value theme park has been named and tickets are buy one get one free this week.