Here’s how Frisco theme park stacks up with other five Universal properties worldwide

David Montesino

The 97-acre theme park and resort that Universal Parks & Resorts, the theme park unit of NBCUniversal, is planning to open in Frisco will be its sixth property, and the smallest.

The theme park company owns Universal Studios Hollywood, Universal Orlando Resort, Universal Beijing, Universal Studios Japan and Universal Studios Singapore.

The Frisco park concept will be about one-quarter the size of traditional resorts in Los Angeles and Orlando with an adjacent hotel. With an aim at younger audiences, the park will feature family-friendly rides, character meet-and-greets, and food and merchandise options. Guests will likely see characters tied to a wide range of Universal shows and films, including “Despicable Me,” “Shrek” and more.

The city clearly sees this development as a boon to its economy.

“Frisco is one of the fastest growing cities in the U.S. and has been recognized as a great place to plant professional roots and raise a family,” said Frisco Mayor Jeff Cheney. “This new Universal concept will continue to enhance our tax base, expand employment opportunities and bring even more fun to Frisco benefiting our residents, businesses, and visitors.”

Here are Universal’s other theme parks:

Universal Orlando Resort
Universal Orlando Resort

Universal Orlando Resort

  • 541 acres

  • It has two theme parks and a water park: Universal Studios Florida, Universal’s Islands of Adventure, and Universal’s Volcano Bay water theme park

  • Other attractions at the park include: an on-site entertainment district, Universal CityWalk; eight Loews Hotels, Loews Portofino Bay Hotel, Hard Rock Hotel, Loews Royal Pacific Resort, Cabana Bay Beach Resort, Loews Sapphire Falls Resort, Universal’s Aventura Hotel, Endless Summer Dockside Inn and Suites and Surfside Inn and Suites; and it will soon add a new theme park, Epic Universe, with an accompanying hotel.

CityWalk at Universal Hollywood
CityWalk at Universal Hollywood

Universal Studios Hollywood

  • 400 acres

  • The theme park goes behind the scenes of how popular movies are made.

  • It consists of 13 city blocks of the historic studio lot, with the host of “The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon” narrating a tour of the studio.

  • Another attraction of the park: an on-site entertainment district, Universal CityWalk.

A family wearing raincoats and face masks to help protect themselves from the coronavirus pose for a selfie with an icon near the entrance to the Universal Studios Beijing. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)
A family wearing raincoats and face masks to help protect themselves from the coronavirus pose for a selfie with an icon near the entrance to the Universal Studios Beijing. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)

Universal Beijing

  • 130 acres

  • The park’s attractions include a replica of the castle from the Harry Potter films, as well as areas dedicated to the Transformers and Minions movie franchises.

  • Universal Beijing opened in September 2021, taking six years to build and costing $6.84 billion.

Universal Studios Japan
Universal Studios Japan

Universal Studios Japan

  • 133 acres

  • Park attractions are spread over 11 areas, including The Wizarding World of Harry Potter and Super Nintendo World.

  • The park is modeled after the theme parks in Orlando and Los Angeles.

Universal Studios Singapore
Universal Studios Singapore

Universal Studios Singapore

  • The park sits on 49 acres inside the 120-acre Resorts World Sentosa.

  • It has a total of 24 attractions, of which 18 are original or specially adapted for the park.

  • The park consists of seven themed zones which surround a lagoon.

  • Each zone is based on a blockbuster movie or a television show, featuring their own unique attractions, character appearances, dining and shopping areas.

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