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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

Jurassic Park River Adventure and Popeye & Bluto’s Bilge-Rat Barges Scheduled for Refurbishment at Universal Orlando Resort

Two amusement park rides: left, people ride a yellow water raft on a rapid stream; right, people in a circular raft navigate a water ride with blue walls and greenery in the background.

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 … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 3/13/23 (Spring Break Crowds, Popeye and Bluto’s Bilge-Rat Barges Reopens, Free Coca-Cola Mardi Gras Beads, and More)

Welcome to another beautiful day here at the Universal Orlando Resort. It’s the start of Spring Break, so we expect to see plenty of crowds around the parks today. Let’s get going and start the day at Universal Studios Florida first to see what’s new. It doesn’t feel too crazy yet, but it’s certainly much … Read more

Jurassic Park River Adventure Reopening Date Announced, Popeye & Bluto’s Bilge-Rat Barges Refurbishment Delayed at Islands of Adventure

The refurbishment schedule for Universal’s Islands of Adventure has been updated with a new reopening date for Jurassic Park River Adventure and a new closing date for Popeye & Bluto’s Bilge-Rat Barges. Jurassic Park River Adventure was originally scheduled to reopen on February 4, 2023, but its refurbishment was extended. The calendar on the Universal … Read more

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

Popeye & Bluto’s Bilge-Rat Barges has closed for refurbishment at Universal’s Islands of Adventure. Walls have been erected around the attraction’s entrance. It’s not unusual for water rides such as Popeye & Bluto’s Bilge-Rat Barges to close briefly during the winter season for a refurbishment. Dudley Do-Right’s Ripsaw Falls just reopened after a refurbishment the … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 2/20/21 (Parks at Capacity, Popeye and Bluto’s Bilge-Rat Barges Reopens, Long Standby Lines for the Parks, and More)

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Welcome to an extremely busy Saturday here at the Universal Orlando Resort. The parks hit capacity around noon today, and no surprise considering the crowds we encountered entering the park. We started our day over at Universal Studios Florida for a little bit of Mardi Gras. The crowds were intense as soon as we arrived. … Read more

PHOTOS: Popeye & Bluto’s Bilge-Rat Barges Reopens from Refurbishment at Universal’s Islands of Adventure Following Fire

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On February 1st, Popeye and Bluto’s Bilge-Rat Barges closed for refurbishment at Universal’s Islands of Adventure. During the refurbishment, a small flash fire broke out at the attraction. However, the barges are now officially open for guests to enjoy. Though Universal Studios and Universal’s Islands of Adventure both reached capacity today, the wait time for … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 2/12/21 (Fire at Popeye and Bluto’s Bilge-Rat Barges, Mardi Gras Drinks in CityWalk, Hello Kitty Face Masks, Earl the Squirrel Merchandise On Sale, and More)

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Welcome to another exciting day here at the Universal Orlando Resort. Let’s head over to Islands of Adventure first and check out what’s happening. Popeye and Bluto’s Bilge-Rate Barges has been closed for refurbishment and today there was a small fire. Thankfully, no one was hurt and it was extinguished quickly. For more information on … Read more

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