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Popeye & Bluto’s Bilge-Rat Barges
Prepare to Get Soaked
Set sail and help Popeye the Sailor Man save Olive from the clutches of Bluto.
Our Overview
If you love water rides, you’ll love Popeye & Bluto’s Bilge-Rat Barges. You don’t just get wet on this ride . . . you get soaked. Universal did a fantastic job at taking classic characters and using them for a water ride while keeping the storyline relevant.

Universal Express Participating Attraction
Universal Express is Universal Orlando’s express line system. Guests who purchase a Universal Express pass can experience significantly shorter wait times than the regular lines and access better seat selections at shows due to early access to venues. Guests with a Universal Express pass can also bypass attractions utilizing a Virtual Line*. Universal Orlando offers numerous Express pass options with varying benefits.
* Virtual Line is a complimentary service offered by Universal Orlando for select attractions throughout the resort. If available, guests first wait in a virtual line, allowing them to freely roam and visit other experiences, and then return to the attraction at a designated time to experience a shorter physical wait time.