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
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
Dudley Do-Right’s Ripsaw Falls at Universal Islands of Adventure is back open after a standard month-long refurbishment. Dudley Do-Right’s Ripsaw Falls Reopens According to team members, the ride received fresh paint. Some animatronics were repaired and Dudley got his reins back on his horse. The team member also believed the volume of sounds were increased. … Read more
Just in time for the kickoff of Passholder Appreciation Days at Universal Orlando, a complimentary new “Back to the Future” UOAP button is available. ‘Back to the Future’ UOAP Button This is the first of two buttons available during Passholder Appreciation Days. We picked ours up from Five and Dime at Universal Studios Florida, but … Read more
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
A new Hello Kitty Spirit Jersey inspired by the character’s classic look is now available at Universal Orlando Resort. We found it in Toon Extra at Universal Islands of Adventure. Hello Kitty Spirit Jersey – $80 The jersey is bright blue. Hello Kitty is pictured on the left breast in blue overalls and a yellow … Read more
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at Universal’s Islands of Adventure. Crews have been installing trees, wreaths, garlands, and more decorations throughout the park, mainly in Seuss Landing, where every Who down in Whoville celebrates the Who-lidays. Seuss Landing Holiday decorations began to arrive at Seuss Landing earlier this week. Garlands with colorful … Read more
While Dudley Do-Right’s Ripsaw Falls is closed for refurbishment, the rest of Toon Lagoon at Universal’s Islands of Adventure is being refreshed, too. Toon Lagoon Refurbishment Outside the Toon Extra Store, the “Tumbleweeds” waving cactus figure has been removed. A box covered in green scrim is over the spot where the figure usually sits. The … Read more
Dudley Do-Right’s Ripsaw Falls is temporarily closed at Universal’s Islands of Adventure in Universal Orlando Resort, likely for standard refurbishment. Ripsaw Falls Temporarily Closed Dudley Do-Right’s Ripsaw Falls is a log flume ride located in the Toon Lagoon section of the park. Described as a “part roller coaster, part water flume,” this ride brings the … Read more
Guests visiting Toon Lagoon to play carnival games will have a chance to win new prizes from “Jaws” and “Back to the Future.” Let’s take a look! Toon Lagoon Game Prizes — “Jaws” Several midway-style games are available at Toon Lagoon in Universal’s Islands of Adventure—games like Whack-a-Mole, High Striker, Top Glow, Hot Shot, and … Read more
A brand-new Annual Passholder lounge is having its soft opening before the official May 1 debut, and we have arrived for a sneak peek. This spot is located in the Toon Lagoon area of Islands of Adventure, occupying the former Betty Boop shop. The New Annual Passholder Lounge The doors swing open at 11 a.m. … Read more
The Betty Boop Store in Universal’s Islands of Adventure has permanently closed to make way for the new Universal Orlando Annual Passholder Lounge. Betty Boop Store Universal Orlando Annual Passholders were able to enjoy their very own exclusive lounge at Universal Studios Florida, where they could relax and escape the crowds for a bit. Last … Read more
The refurbishment of Me Ship, The Olive at Universal’s Islands of Adventure has been officially extended through March 24, 2023. The refurbishment was originally scheduled to end on March 10. Just this week, we saw crews repainting the funnel of the ship, which is a water play area in Toon Lagoon. Popeye & Bluto’s Bilge-Rat … Read more
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
Popeye & Bluto’s Bilge-Rat Barges at Universal’s Islands of Adventure is now closed for a standard refurbishment. It will reopen on March 10, 2023. Construction walls are up around the water ride, which closed as Jurassic Park River Adventure reopened. Walls also block Wimpy’s. We saw crew members in a cherry picker working on the … Read more
The interior of Wossamotta U in Universal’s Islands of Adventure has been updated to no longer include “Trolls” theming. The old “Secret Life of Pets” decals have also been removed, but the new theming still includes “Secret Life of Pets,” plus Minions, E.T., “How To Train Your Dragon,” and other Universal properties. Wossamotta U is … Read more