FULL GUIDE: Food, Shops, and Characters in Isle of Curiosity at Universal Kids Resort

It’s official! We’re at Universal Kids Resort ahead of its opening to check out everything Universal’s new Texas theme park has to offer.

Universal Kids Resort

Universal Kids Resort is located in Frisco, Texas, and features a total of seven themed lands, with the park aimed at younger children and their families. The new resort also features a fun kids-themed hotel, and it’s all scheduled to open to the public on July 1st. We’re bringing you along, though, on our sneak peek of the new theme park, including a closer look at one of its lands, Isle of Curiosity.

Isle of Curiosity is the main gateway of the park that leads to all the other themed lands. It’s basically like Celestial Park in Epic Universe at Universal Orlando. However, it’s not just a gateway; it’s also a themed land in and of itself. And to think we are among the first to visit it!

Isle of Curiosity

Isle of Curiosity is designed for play, giving kids the chance to freely roam around and hang out with characters. The main attraction of the land is Gabby from Gabby’s Dollhouse‘s meet and greet, but she had to pop back into her dollhouse when we stopped by.

This is where Gabby meets!

However, more importantly, this land features plenty of shade and benches for those times when you just need a break or for parents to rest while their kids enjoy that playtime.

Tons of seating!

The biggest thing happening in Isle of Curiosity is Gabby’s Cat-Tastic Dance Party! where kids and their families can boogie on down with Gabby from Gabby’s Dollhouse. It’s a chance to burn off some energy and meet what may be some of the park’s most popular characters. There weren’t any showings when we went, but we’ll definitely come back!

Gabby’s cats are all around the land!

For those with a sweet tooth, you’ll have to stop by Cakey’s Cupcakes, where you can grab cupcakes in chocolate, vanilla, and rainbow. We’re all about some cupcakes, so we HAD to stop by. Also, kids love cupcakes, so we can imagine this will be a popular snack spot.

Cakey’s Cupcakes

If you’re looking for something a little more substantial, you can pop into Universal Kids Resort Café, which is a vibrant and colorful dining spot where you can get out of the sun, sit down, and have a leisurely meal.

Universal Kids Resort Cafe

If you’re looking to grab souvenirs to remember your day at Universal Kids Resort, you’ll want to visit the Universal Kids Resort Store located in Isle of Curiosity. This is the flagship store, so you’re sure to find pretty much any kind of souvenir you’re looking for, including souvenirs representing all the lands in the park.

Universal Kids Resort Store

However, you’ll also find a ton of merchandise inspired by Gabby’s Dollhouse, and if you’ve got fans of that show with you, they’ll certainly want to grab a few items. We brought this MerCat Slap Bracelet home with us!

Gabby’s Dollhouse Slap Bracelet

We’ll be giving you a FULL rundown of Universal Kids Resort, so stay tuned to DFB for more.

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