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Popeye & Bluto’s Bilge-Rat Barges Closing for Refurbishment in January 2027 at Universal Orlando Resort

Popeye & Bluto's Bilge-Rat Barges Closing for Refurbishment in January 2027 at Universal Orlando Resort

Popeye & Bluto’s Bilge-Rat Barges will be temporarily closed beginning in early January 2027 at Universal Orlando Resort.

Popeye & Bluto’s Bilge-Rat Barges Closure

Popeye & Bluto's Bilge-Rat Barges will be closed in January through February at Universal Orlando Resort

Universal confirmed on its website that the ride will be temporarily closed from January 4, 2027, through February 2, 2027.

Popeye & Bluto’s Bilge-Rat Barges—located in Universal Island of Adventures—will be closed for its annual refurbishment. This is common for water rides to be down at this time due to the cooler weather.

Universal describes the water raft ride as follows: “Get set for spectacular splashes and lots of silliness! That blowhard Bluto has made off with Popeye’s best gal, Olive Oyl, and the only way to save her involves an 18-foot octopus and a lot of water. Hold on tight as you brave your way through raging rapids. You’ll laugh. You’ll scream. You’ll be really wet and squooshy.”

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