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.

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.

There were plenty of places to sit…

…and we loved all the character photos everywhere.

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

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.

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

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

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

The pool is definitely one of our favorite places.

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

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

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

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

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.

There’s also a cool interactive arcade.

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

There was also a small store to check out.

There were some fun souvenirs…

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

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 Standard Room, and it was seriously built for kids in the best way.

CHECK OUT A FULL ROOM TOUR HERE!

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 DFB for more.

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What do you think of Universal Kids Resort so far? Let us know in the comments!

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