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

Shannen Michaelsen

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

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.

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Construction walls are up around the water ride, which closed as Jurassic Park River Adventure reopened.

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Walls also block Wimpy’s.

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We saw crew members in a cherry picker working on the roof of Wimpy’s.

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Poop Deck Pappy’s Popcorn stand is still open.

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The signs on the walls read “Set enhancement in progress.”

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The ride closed around the same time last year for a standard refurbishment.

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Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure is also currently closed for refurbishment.

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  • Shannen Michaelsen

    Shannen has been a Disney Parks fan and lover of dogs since childhood, despite Pluto's attempt to eat Shannen's Minnie Mouse doll the first time they met. They've made up now. You can email Shannen at shannen@mail.hkdrnt.com.