It’s almost here, the NEW Universal Kids Resort in Frisco, Texas, is about to open!

We’re here, visiting for the first time at a media event, and we’ve stepped inside the park to bring you a full look! There are new lands themed to popular franchises that kids love, and one of those lands is all about DINOSAURS. Yep, we’re going inside Jurassic World Adventure Camp…come along with us!

This new park opens officially on July 1st, 2026, and it’s designed to appeal primarily to kids. One of the themed lands here is Jurassic World Adventure Camp, which is designed for little ones to experience dinosaurs up-close and personal. Let’s check it out!

Atmosphere

When you walk into Jurassic World Adventure Camp, we feel like we were transported into Jurassic World (or Park. We respect the originals, too).

One of the best things about this land is the multiple play areas that kids can explore. There’s a sensory garden…

…play areas themed to dinosaur paddocks…

…and Jurassic World Lookout Towers that your kids can scale! How cool is that?

Jurassic World: Cretaceous Coaster

Our first ride in the land is Jurassic World: Cretaceous Coaster. This is described as, “Baby Bumpy, the curious Ankylosaurus, has gone missing — and we need your help finding her. Board a Jurassic World ranger vehicle and join the search as you roar through the land on this exciting roller coaster ride.”

You’ll zoom through twists and turns as you search for Bumpy on this ride, and it has a height requirement of 39″. Those under 48″ must be accompanied by a supervising companion.

Now on to the next ride!

Pteranodrop

Nearby, you’ll find Pteranodrop, a gentle drop ride made for kids and parents alike. You’ll get excellent views of Jurassic World Adventure Camp from this vantage point!

The minimum height for this ride is 36,” and you’ll get to dip and soar like a real Pteranodon. How exciting!

Mr. DNA’s Double-Helix Spin

The third ride in this area of the park is Mr. DNA’s Double-Helix Spin. You’ll board a pod and join Mr. DNA to spin round and round aboard a giant double-helix in a fun twist on a teacup-style ride.

There’s no height requirement for this ride, but hand-held infants are not permitted.

Baby Raptor Meet-and-Greet

Of course, one of the big highlights of this land is the baby raptor meet-and-greet. While you’re visiting the adventure camp, you can get up close and personal with a baby dinosaur!

WE JUST MET A BABY RAPTOR AT THE NEW UNIVERSAL KIDS RESORT!

Dining

While we weren’t able to try any of the bites since they were sold out by the time we got there, we did get to see Jurassic World Canteen. You’ll be able to grab dino nuggets on mashed potatoes that look like a volcano.

That’s a wrap on our first visit to Jurassic World Adventure Camp. We’ll be covering more excitement from this new park, so stay tuned to DFB for the latest.

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Would you visit this new park? Let us know in the comments!

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