FRISCO, TEXAS ー In May 2026, Frisco will hold one of the only six Universal Studios Theme Parks in the world. 

The park will encompass activities that target younger children, featuring seven themed lands based around popular franchises, like Shrek or Minions. Consequently, some residents say the theme park will attract positive attention and activity around Frisco. 

Many residents have grown excited for the park and look forward to its coming to Frisco. 

“I was very happy because when my kids were little, we had nowhere to go. If my nieces and nephews come and visit, they would love it,” Centennial High School parent, Maryam Taghizadeh, says. In addition to revenue, tax money, and jobs, Taghizadeh says that it’s important for a big city to have big entertainment. 

The park is projected to grow to be a place for kids to have fun, in our own city of Frisco, rather than over in Florida or California.

Kinsley Springfield, a freshman at Centennial, shared, “The park will make Frisco look better because it’s gonna bring tourists and growth.” 

Despite all the excitement, the proposed theme park has become controversial, as residents express their concerns. 

Estimated to draw in 20,000 visitors on weekends, crowds have become a worry. To minimize overall traffic congestion, the park will introduce a central hotel. 

Although growth is essential for Frisco, with growth comes crime. Other citizens fear traffic and increased crime rates. In fact, the largest reason people say that they will be gravitating away from the Universal Kids Theme Park is due to the guaranteed increase in crime and traffic. 

In addition, given the small age range of the park, only a limited audience can be targeted, pushing older children and adults away. Many agree that the park will host intriguing activities for kids, despite targeting a rather small audience. 

Students at Centennial High School also hope that the new theme park will house rides for older teens. 

Rowan Myers says, “I don’t think this will be good for Frisco as it’s mainly for young kids.” 

“It’s exciting, although I won’t have much to do there.” Lisa Barton, Centennial High School biology teacher, also shares. “Personally, I wouldn’t go because I don’t have little kids.” 

Myers says, “I think this park will overcrowd Frisco and cause congestion.” 

Most nearby citizens have grown to agree that the traffic congestion will also create a lack of privacy and overcrowding for nearby locals. Residents who believe the park will be positive also tend to agree with the negative crowd, traffic, and crime increase. 

Taghizadeh, a leaning supporter of the park, says, “The traffic and crime is gonna be bad, but it’s gonna be good for the new generation as they have a place to go and have fun.” 

Citizen opinions differ, and so will residents’ perspectives on the park. The traffic and crime rates projected to increase are a given, although multiple positive factors will be brought to Frisco with the park. As you venture to gravitate to one side, it’s valuable to note that the Universal Kids Theme Park will bring in good and bad things to Frisco, and your own perspective is your own opinion.