Popeye & Bluto's Bilge-Rat Barges
| Popeye & Bluto's Bilge-Rat Barges | |
|---|---|
The sign at the ride’s queue entrance. | |
| Universal Islands of Adventure | |
| Area | Toon Lagoon |
| Status | Operating |
| Opening date | May 28, 1999 |
| General statistics | |
| Type | River rafting ride |
| Manufacturer | Barr Engineering |
| Speed | 11 mph (18 km/h) |
| Duration | 6 minutes |
| Height restriction | 42 in (107 cm) |
| Capacity | 12 per raft |
| Theme | Popeye |
Universal Express available | |
Single rider line available | |
Popeye & Bluto's Bilge-Rat Barges is a river rafting ride at Islands of Adventure in Orlando, Florida, inspired by the character Popeye created by cartoonist Elzie Crisler Segar. Opened on May 28, 1999, it is one of the park's original attractions and was the first river rafting ride Universal constructed in its parks.