A rendering of the Rhonda’s TrollsFest Express roller coaster in the DreamWorks TrollsFest area of the Universal Kids Resort.A rendering of the Rhonda’s TrollsFest Express roller coaster in the DreamWorks TrollsFest area of the Universal Kids Resort. Photo Credit: Universal Destinations & ExperiencesHotel NewsWill the new Universal Kids Resort be a local favorite or something bigger?Travel advisors say the theme park, opening July 1 in the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area, has the potential to become a national destination like Universal's Florida and California parks.
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