New Theme Parks Opening in DFW by 2026

(Mix 93-1) Look around the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex and you’ll see a theme park battle brewing. For decades, Six Flags Over Texas has entertained and thrilled guests with its world-class roller coasters, water rides, and shows. Now, a couple of new theme parks are looking to lure away families and younger guests.

Six Flags Over Texas: The Original Thrill Capital

While Six Flags Over Texas mainly attracts pre-teens, teens, and adults as its primary guests, two new theme parks aim to attract families and younger guests to their parks. Peppa Pig Theme Park Dallas-Fort Worth opened its gates in March 2025 to welcome the youngest of guests and to immerse them in the world of Peppa Pig with themed kid-friendly rides, roller coasters, splash pads, live shows, and themed dining areas.

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Universal Kids Resort Set to Open in Frisco in 2026

Opening in 2026, another theme park aimed at younger kids will be opening in Frisco, Universal Kids Resort. Families with younger kids will soon have another option for theme park fun in the Metroplex. The new Universal park will feature seven different lands, each featuring a different character from Universal movies and shows. This park will also feature roller coasters and rides that are a bit calmer than the mega coasters at Six Flags Over Texas.

Seven Themed Lands Bring Movie Magic to Life

The new Universal Kids Resort park will feature these themed areas:

DreamWorks’ Shrek’s Swamp
DreamWorks’ Puss in Boots Del Mar
Illumination’s Minions vs. Minions: Bello Bay Club
Jurassic World Adventure Camp
DreamWorks’ TrollsFest
Nickelodeon’s SpongeBob SquarePants Bikini Bottom
Isle of Curiosity

Molly Murphy, president of Universal Creative, says:

Universal Kids Resort embodies the spirit of igniting the thrill that drives everything we create — designed to bring our youngest guests and families together through play, creativity, and beloved characters and stories. It’s a destination made for kids and, as a regional theme park, brings Universal’s signature storytelling to families close to home." (WFAA)

A Resort Experience Designed Just for Kids

This theme park will also feature a 300-room resort at the park's entrance. No specific opening date has been announced yet, only that it’s set for sometime in 2026.

Six Flags Over Texas - Tormenta Rampaging Run

Six Flags Over Texas is building a multi-record-breaking giga dive coaster called Tormenta Rampaging Run and is expected to open during the 2026 operating season

Gallery Credit: Six Flags Over Texas and Six Flags Over Texas via Facebook

Six Flags Over Texas Mourns The Loss Of Former Favorite Park Rides

Six Flags Over Texas wrapped up a huge celebration in August as it celebrated its 60th anniversary. During the 60 year history of Six Flags, there has been a handful of memorable rides, attractions and shows that have had to be retired and removed from the park for various different reasons. Here's a look back at them as they were displayed for the parks' 'Fright Fest' event.

Gallery Credit: Lucky Larry, Mix 93-1