PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 8/9/21 (Jurassic World Tribute Store Closes, Additional Crypt TV Scare Zone Set Pieces Installed, New Merchandise, and More)

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PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 8/9/21 (Jurassic World Tribute Store Closes, Additional Crypt TV Scare Zone Set Pieces Installed, New Merchandise, and More)

Welcome to another beautiful day at the Universal Orlando Resort. It looks like the summer crowds are slowing down as kids get ready to go back to school. It’s a quiet Monday here in the parks, so let’s check out what’s happening today.

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As we start our day at Universal Studios Florida, we see that the Olympics banner has been removed from the arch. You know what’s next!

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Sadly, the Jurassic World Tribute Store has closed its doors for the last time. It was a great addition for the summer, but we’re ready to see the Halloween Horror Nights Tribute Store. Don’t forget you can even purchase a spot for your portrait in the Tribute Store.

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New Jurassic World merchandise is available in the Universal Studios Store. This set of plush dinosaurs is really cute.

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We haven’t seen crowds like this in a while! It’s a beautiful afternoon to be here.

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The Jurassic World Tribute Store might be closed, but you can still find a few treats inside Studio Sweets.

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We’ve been hearing rumors that Dufftoberfest could be returning around August 15. This is exciting news!

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More set pieces have been added in the Crypt TV scare zone. Take a closer look in our post here.

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The Summer Bites food booth in Battery Park has been packed up and is gone. The food trucks in San Francisco are atill open, but we’re really gonna miss the corn and arepas from this booth here.

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Retro paint splatter shirts were recently restocked and are still available at the Universal Studios Store.

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When you walk in a restaurant and there’s no line at lunch time, you know it’s going to be a good day.

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Let’s check out what’s happening at Islands of Adventure. Who doesn’t love a ride around Seuss Landing on a gorgeous Monday afternoon?

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These crowds are perfect. It’s nice to see things slowing down after a busy summer.

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As usual, storm clouds rolled in around the middle of the day. There was a lot of thunder and lightning, but thankfully it didn’t rain very much. Typical Florida afternoon weather.

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This new Jurassic World “The Were Here First” hat is available for $26.

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There’s a new The Hundreds Jurassic Park shirt available for $40 inside Jurassic Outfitters.

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The crowds really weren’t bad over at Islands of Adventure today.

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Suddenly, we’re inspired for a new photo op in Marvel.

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That’s all for this visit to the Universal Orlando Resort. Thanks for joining us today around the parks. Be sure to keep following Universal Parks News Today for more updates!