PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 7/1/21 (New UOAP Button, Dark Mark Bags, Nighttime Lights at Hogwarts Castle Returns, and More)

Annie Wilson

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PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 7/1/21 (New UOAP Button, Dark Mark Bags, Nighttime Lights at Hogwarts Castle Returns, and More)

Annie Wilson

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PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 7/1/21 (New UOAP Button, Dark Mark Bags, Nighttime Lights at Hogwarts Castle Returns, and More)

Welcome to a rainy day here at the Universal Orlando Resort. It’s a brand new month, so we’re making our way over to the UOAP Lounge first to get our new button.

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Annual Passholders can pick up July’s button featuring the big pink donut. Each month, a new button is released exclusively for UOAPs. They’re free and can be picked up at the UOAP Lounge at Universal Studios Florida or Toon Extra in Islands of Adventure.

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We’ve noticed a lot more photographers around the parks lately. A My Universal Photos package is a great way to capture your day in the park.

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Good morning, Marilyn!

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We spotted a new collection of Dark Mark bags in the Wizarding World. Check out the entire collection with more photos and prices in our post here.

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Retro paint splatter shirts have been restocked. These are very popular, so grab one while you can!

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The climbing wall in New York has reopened for guests.

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Looks like it’s going to be a raining off and on today. At least the crowds are low!

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Islands of Adventure is also quiet this afternoon. Lines for food around the park are very short. The weather might not be great, but the crowds are perfect.

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VelociCoaster was posted at a 45 minute wait. We decided to take a ride in the rain and we were on and off the ride in less than 25 minutes!

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A quick stop at the Watering Hole in Jurassic Park for a Predator Rocks. We usually go for the Bird of Paradise but we decided to switch it up today and have no regrets.

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The Nighttime Lights at Hogwarts Castle has returned to Islands of Adventure. We grabbed a spot in Hogsmeade and watched the show in the rain. You can check out the full video on our YouTube Channel or in our post here.

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Thanks for joining us today around the parks. We’ll be back again soon, so make sure you keep following Universal Parks News Today for all the latest updates!