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PHOTOS: Popeye & Bluto’s Bilge-Rat Barges and Me Ship, The Olive Reopen After Annual Refurbishment at Universal Islands of Adventure

Left: Experience the thrill of a river rapids ride with round boats in an adventure-loaded amusement park. Right: Climb aboard Popeye & Bluto's Bilge Rat Barges, a vibrant, cartoonish ship complete with playful sailor figures sure to delight all ages.

At Universal Islands of Adventure, Popeye & Bluto’s Bilge-Rat Barges and Me Ship, The Olive have both reopened from refurbishment. Popeye & Bluto’s Bilge-Rat Barges Popeye & Bluto’s Bilge-Rat Barges closed in February for its annual refurbishment. During the closure, the area received a refresh with routine maintenance. Many of the areas are noticeably more … Read more

Scaffolding Up at Popeye & Bluto’s Bilge-Rat Barges in Universal Islands of Adventure

A colorful, cartoon-themed ship featuring a painted character design is docked in Universal Islands of Adventure's Popeye & Bluto's Bilge-Rat Barges area, surrounded by trees and rocky landscaping, with water glistening in the foreground, fresh from its recent refurbishment.

Scaffolding is visible at Popeye & Bluto’s Bilge-Rat Barges in Toon Lagoon at Universal Islands of Adventure. Popeye & Bluto’s Bilge-Rat Barges Refurbishment Popeye & Bluto’s Bilge-Rat Barges is temporarily closed through March 15, 2025 for routine maintenance. Near the Islands of Adventure lagoon, scaffolding is around a pole holding a bird’s nest. This is … Read more

Popeye & Bluto’s Bilge-Rat Barges at Universal Islands of Adventure Closed for Annual Refurbishment

Sign on wooden wall reading, "Popeye & Bluto's Bilge-Rat Barges closed for scheduled maintenance. Enhancements in progress.

The town of Sweethaven in Universal Islands of Adventure is now blocked from guest access as Popeye & Bluto’s Bilge-Rat Barges undergoes its annual refurbishment. Popeye & Bluto’s Bilge-Rat Barges Refurbishment Construction walls and green scrim run behind the Popeye statue in the Toon Lagoon courtyard, blocking access to the ride and surrounding walkways. This … Read more

Crews Repainting Me Ship, The Olive at Universal’s Islands of Adventure

Though Popeye & Bluto’s Bilge-Rat Barges and Wimpy’s have reopened in Universal’s Islands of Adventure, Me Ship, The Olive remains closed for refurbishment. We saw crews touching up the paint on the ship’s funnel. Me Ship, The Olive is a water play area with slides, nets, and interactive games. Scaffolding currently surrounds the funnel and … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 11/3/21 (UOAP Holiday Magnet, Playing Around at Me Ship the Olive, HHN Candles Discounted, Beautiful Weather, and More)

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Greetings from the Universal Orlando Resort. It’s a beautiful November day here in Florida, so we’re ready to explore the parks and see what’s new. Let’s check out what’s happening at Islands of Adventure first. When you’re walking through Port of Entry at Islands of Adventure, keep your eyes open for roaming characters. We found … Read more

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