Toon Lagoon · Water ride
Popeye & Bluto's Bilge-Rat Barges
A turbulent circular raft ride through Popeye-themed rapids.
5 min
live wait
Water ride
Moderate thrill
42"
min height
Before you ride
You are very likely to get soaked.
Expert tip
Wear quick-drying clothes or save this ride for a warm part of your visit.
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⏱ Typical wait by hour
✅ Best time to ride: around 12 PM (~5 min) · also good around 3 PM (~5 min)
Busiest around 11 AM (~7 min)
| 10 AM | 6 minutes |
|---|---|
| 11 AM | 7 minutes |
| 12 PM | 5 minutes |
| 1 PM | 5 minutes |
| 2 PM | 5 minutes |
| 3 PM | 5 minutes |
| 4 PM | 5 minutes |
| 5 PM | 5 minutes |
| 6 PM | 5 minutes |
Average standby wait from 10 days of live waits, in park time (ET). Real waits vary with crowds, weather and breakdowns.
Popeye & Bluto's Bilge-Rat Barges stats
Popeye & Bluto's Bilge-Rat Barges is a 18-foot water ride at Universal Islands of Adventure that drops 8 feet. It was built by Intamin, opened in 1999 and lasts about 7 minutes. Riders must be at least 42 inches tall. The best time to ride is usually around 12 PM or 3 PM, when waits are shortest.
- Type
- Water ride
- Manufacturer
- Intamin
- Model
- River Rapids
- Opened
- 1999
- Track length
- 1,400 ft
- Top speed
- 9 mph
- Height
- 18 ft
- Drop
- 8 ft
- Duration
- 7 min
- Height requirement
- 42 in
💡 Fun facts
- The ride is based on Popeye the Sailor and his longtime rival Bluto.
- Its rafts carry guests around a circular ring of seats.
Reviews
The first time I rode this my dad took the time to wipe away the puddle of water on his seat before sitting down. He later said it was one of the most futile things he's ever done. Best wet ride in the world.
Very overrated. Overall, I would rather just ride Ripsaw Falls.
I am drenched but a lot of fun
BrettAlex EXPERT7/10
A great water ride but be warned you will get soaked! Nobody is safe!