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Universal plans new theme parks in Texas and Las Vegas
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The company also plans to open a significantly smaller 110,000-square-foot horror park on the Las Vegas Strip based on a series of Halloween-themed events at its flagship park in Orlando, Florida, Universal announced. Universal plans new theme parks in Texas and Las Vegas
Universal Parks & Resorts announced the construction of two new theme parks, including a "one-of-a-kind" family park in Frisco, near Dallas, and a horror theme park in Las Vegas.
Universal Parks & Resorts announced plans Wednesday to build two new theme parks, including a "one-of-a-kind" family park outside Dallas and a horror theme park in Las Vegas, adding to Universal's portfolio of massive parks. Universal.
Universal's planned park in Frisco, Texas, just north of Dallas, is designed for "younger audiences," with attractions on nearly 100 acres of land, Universal Parks, a subsidiary of Comcast-owned NBCUniversal, said in a statement. on Wednesday. .
The company did not say when construction would begin on Frisco's $10 billion Fields development, where several other projects are planned, including a $500 million Omni hotel and the PGA headquarters, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reported.
Universal is opening a haunt attraction based on Halloween Horror Nights in Las Vegas, Nevada. This new experience is a 110,000 square foot expansion to Area15, the hit themed entertainment venue home to MeowWolf’s Omega Mart. This new attraction combines dining, retail, and several walk through haunts to bring Halloween Horror Nights alive year round.
Page Thompson, President, New Ventures, Universal Parks & Resorts said in a statement, “We are excited to give our global fanbase yet another way to get scared and have fun with fear in the heart of Las Vegas, the perfect place for this type of unique concept.”
According to a Universal Parks & Resorts spokesperson, the horror experience will be the anchor tenant in a new 20-acre expansion of Las Vegas’ AREA15, which was described by Fast Company as “an experiential next-gen mall.” It is located a few blocks off the Strip on Rancho Drive. The attraction will occupy a 110,000 square-foot space.
“At Universal, we bring our distinct brand of storytelling to life by creating the most innovative, immersive, and exciting destinations and experiences for our fans around the world,” said Mark Woodbury, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer for Universal Parks & Resorts. “Broadening our reach to deliver unique concepts for new audiences in new markets is incredibly exciting.”
