Mr. DNA’s Double Helix Spin Installed at Universal Kids Resort

Written by Joshua Posted September 1st, 2025

Update (October 25, 2025): Mr. DNA’s Double Helix Spin has been installed at Universal Kids Resort.

Mr. DNA’s Double Helix Spin is now standing in Jurassic World Adventure Camp, positioned near the Cretaceous Coaster and the Lookout Towers. The colorful Metallbau Emmeln Flying Wheels attraction adds another striking element to the growing dinosaur-themed skyline, and we’ve got plenty of photos to prove it.

Mr. DNA's Double Helix Spin framed by a stormy sky

Mr. DNA's Double Helix Spin ride baskets

Mr. DNA's Double Helix Spin in front of the Universal Kids Resort hotel

A roller coaster and a Metallbau Emmeln Flying Wheels at Universal Kids Resort

Closeup of the base of the Mr. DNA's Double Helix Spin

Mr. DNA's Double Helix Spin at Universal Kids Resrort

Mr. DNA's Double Helix Spin against a cloudy sky

An anemometer on top of Mr. DNA's Double Helix Spin

Aahs n Oohs spotted an anemometer atop the ride’s central column, hinting that Mr. DNA’s Double Helix Spin may close during high winds. Flying Wheels are between 12 and 13.5 meters tall. If it’s the latter, this is the tallest attraction in the park, edging out the Cretaceous Coaster.

Jurassic World Adventure Camp at Universal Kids Resort

A closeup of Mr. DNA's Double Helix Spin's baskets

Jurassic World Adventure Camp in silhouette

A Metallbau Emmeln Flying Wheels at Universal Kids Resort

Our original story:

It’s always a good day when new ride vehicles land in Frisco. Tonight, surrounded by storms, I spotted a Metallbau Emmeln Flying Wheels sitting in the Universal Kids Resort staging lot. The tower ride is headed for the Jurassic World-themed land, and we’re pretty sure we know its name: Mr. DNA’s Double Helix Spin. Universal filed the trademark back in early March. As always, thanks to Aahs n Oohs for his insights.

Trademark filing for Mr. DNA's Double Helix Spin

Mr. DNA from Jurassic Park — Courtesy of Jurassic Park Wiki

Before we get to the ride, let’s provide some background. Mr. DNA, the animated character in the original Jurassic Park film, was created to explain how InGen brought dinosaurs back to life. His body was made up of a series of circles, a design detail echoed on the Flying Wheels’ center column. Here, though, the circles resemble floating bubbles.

Mr. DNA's Double Helix Spin tower waiting to be installed

Bottom section of Mr. DNA's Double Helix Spin tower — The base of the Flying Wheels tower is on the right

Mr. DNA's Double Helix Spin tower lying on its side, waiting to be installed — The top of the tower will be capped with a themed element. We haven’t seen that piece yet.

The red, blue, and yellow bubbles match the gondolas’ color palette.

The Flying Wheels attraction is found in the heart of Universal Kids’ Jurassic World-themed land. A covered half-circle queue partially wraps around the tower. The ride is surrounded by two Zamperla Jumping Towers (top left), the Cretaceous Coaster (bottom), and a Jurassic-themed building.

Flying Wheels ride in Universal Kids Resort's concept art — Universal Kids Resort Concept Art. Copyright Universal.

Mr. DNA's Double Helix Spin queue and the Cretaceous Coaster — The Flying Wheels queue (left), Cretaceous Coaster (center), and a Zamperla Jumping Tower (right)

What riders can expect

The Metallbau Emmeln Flying Wheels stands between 12 and 13.5 meters tall and delivers a ride full of motion. Three gondolas are mounted on each side of the tower, which spins during the ride. As the tower turns, the gondolas rise and fall while also rotating vertically. On top of that, guests can spin their individual vehicles. That’s four separate motions happening at once. If it sounds a little dizzying, we recommend checking out this video of a Flying Wheels in action.

Like every attraction at Universal Kids Resort, Flying Wheels is designed for children of all ages. However, riders under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.

Mr. DNA’s Double Helix Spin is shaping up to be one of the most visually fun rides at Universal Kids Resort. Its bright design and nonstop motion should be a hit with younger guests. We’ll keep you updated as the installation progresses.