Universal Relocates Beyond Orlando, Settles in Conservative Market

Universal reveals mural plans for Frisco theme park

Frisco officials approved plans for murals for the Universal Kids Resort hotel that will be part of a new theme park in the city.

Universal Relocates Beyond Orlando, Settles in Conservative Market

Universal Studios’s move to Texas has hit some road bumps, but progress is still moving full steam ahead, with some amazing updates on new lands, attractions, and more. Credit: Universal Universal Studios’ Move to Texas Is Taking Shape: Although Not Everyone Is Happy About It When the first designs were revealed, many in Frisco, Texas, gasped—for better or worse. A towering resort bursting with bright colors and beloved characters like Shrek and…

Universal Picks Texas for Major New Theme Park : Disney Fanatic

The grins of animated legends like Shrek and SpongeBob will soon tower over the Frisco skyline from Universal Kids Resort—but not everyone is smiling. This week, Frisco’s City Council signed off on an eye-catching set of murals that will transform the upcoming Universal Kids Resort hotel into a towering canvas of color and characters. But behind the playful images of beloved animated stars lies a more serious storyline—one involving zoning laws,…

Universal Breaking Ground Outside of Orlando—Here’s What To Know

As towering renderings of a bright, cartoon-covered hotel lit up the Frisco City Council chamber this week, the message was clear: Universal is going all in on kid-friendly wonder. But behind the playful facade of smiling Minions and glittery Trolls, tensions in the community remain far from resolved. Could a few murals really soften the ongoing debate over traffic, neighborhood disruption, and the arrival of a theme park at Frisco’s doorstep? C…