Universal Kids Resort - Frisco, Texas

[Andysol]

They really should put something in that giant empty area on the ride. Looking at the concept art I guess it wasn't even supposed to have a structure ever, but seeing photos of it, it has the energy of having a small furniture in a large room. Very sad looking

The decals are nice though!

There are 3 large areas of water. One has the large water balloon minion display- which is great.

The other two have nothing.
The one at the entrance is more egregious than the view from SpongeBob. I’ve said it in this thread before, but a mini-bellagio style water fountain there should absolutely happen. Preferably with lights if they’re doing these later hours.

Should have been done day one but maybe they can address it during the winter closure.

 

[Andysol]

I’ll let @Diservations post the rest of his pics- but Halloween decorations have started to go up.

Signage saying their “Halloween celebration” will be October 2-November 1. Nothing officially announced but according to Diservations, there will be 4 Halloween specific shows a day on and around that stage.
I would guess something minor, but good to see them start putting up stuff. Here’s hoping for seasonal food/drink offerings.

 

[Diservations]

Thanks for the plug @Andysol! The entertainment TMs are excited about the show, so I'm hopeful it'll be a fun one. I'd also love it if they let the kids go trick-or-treating in the park.

 

[Jerroddragon]

Cute, this is a set in the right direction

 

[DOOMBOT]

Very nice to see them leaning into seasonal events like this. Parks at a similar local scale usually live and breathe off these types of offerings. I hope it all goes well.

 

[Jake S]

Are the fall decorations going to extend outside the plaza? Or do we not know the extent/scope of this quite yet?

 

[Diservations]

Are the fall decorations going to extend outside the plaza? Or do we not know the extent/scope of this quite yet?

Nothing official, but we've been told the other lands will be getting some love.

 

[Diservations]

UKR now has a gold pass. No blockouts. 10% discounts on food and merch. Free regular parking.

Silver Passholders can upgrade today (sorry, no prorating). Everyone else can do it on September 29. $199.99.

 

[Brian G.]

New Annual Pass Option Features No Blockout Dates, Special Savings and Added Perks for Universal Kids Resort.

Universal Kids Resort Expands Annual Pass Program with All-New Gold Annual Pass - Inside Universal

 

[Diservations]

UKR is closed tomorrow (October 1) due to weather.

 

[Andysol]

UKR is closed tomorrow (October 1) due to weather.

one of the consequences of a fully outdoor park.

Note- it’s just rain, for those interested. But an expected 3”+ for the day and not a light rain.

 

[Jerroddragon]

Booooo I was to see the Minions boat's rising out into the park and going where ever the currents take them

 

[Andysol]

Booooo I was to see the Minions boat's rising out into the park and going where ever the currents take them

You might get your wish with it raining like it is today.

The park does have two drainage issues already- both under each roller coaster.

The JP one isn’t as bad as trolls- it just holds water and will take a few days to dry out and makes a mess of the mulch and planting.

But the trolls one is so bad it just goes septic. This is because the runoff from the minions splash area as you enter the minion island. It runs off and has turned half of the trolls coaster into an algae growing area that has quite the odor. Curious what it looks like today- likely a swamp.

Hoping this is one of the areas addressed during the extended closure because the only other way (and easier way) to fix it is to shut off the water feature. But we don’t want that.

 

[Diservations]

You might get your wish with it raining like it is today.

The park does have two drainage issues already- both under each roller coaster.

The JP one isn’t as bad as trolls- it just holds water and will take a few days to dry out and makes a mess of the mulch and planting.

But the trolls one is so bad it just goes septic. This is because the runoff from the minions splash area as you enter the minion island. It runs off and has turned half of the trolls coaster into an algae growing area that has quite the odor. Curious what it looks like today- likely a swamp.

Hoping this is one of the areas addressed during the extended closure because the only other way (and easier way) to fix it is to shut off the water feature. But we don’t want that.

Rhonda doesn’t smell great on those hot afternoons.