Jurassic Park River Adventure and Popeye & Bluto’s Bilge-Rat Barges, two popular water attractions at Universal Islands of Adventure, are scheduled to close for refurbishment at the beginning of next year.
Islands of Adventure Ride Refurbishments
Jurassic Park River Adventure
Beginning on January 6, 2025, Jurassic Park River Adventure will go down for a refurbishment that is set to last until January 23. This comes right after a previously announced refurbishment for Dudley-Right’s Ripsaw Falls ends on January 2.
Popeye & Bluto’s Bilge-Rat Barges
The wettest ride in all of Universal Orlando Resort, Popeye & Bluto’s Bilge-Rat Barges, will be closed starting the next day, January 24, for a much longer refurbishment that will continue through March 15.
Me-Ship the Olive
Also scheduled for refurbishment is Me-Ship the Olive, an interactive play area in Toon Lagoon that overlooks Popeye & Bluto’s Bilge-Rat Barges. This area will be unavailable to guests starting on October 21, 2024, and will be closed until December 4, 2024.
It is typical for the water rides at the resort to go down for refurbishment during the colder months of the year, with almost annual closures a usual occurrence for the attractions.
A calendar featuring all of the scheduled ride closures at the Universal Orlando Resort can be found on their official website.
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