{"id":363074,"date":"2026-08-05T03:46:12","date_gmt":"2026-08-05T03:46:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/363074\/"},"modified":"2026-08-05T03:46:12","modified_gmt":"2026-08-05T03:46:12","slug":"popeye-blutos-bilge-rat-barges-refurbishment-set-for-january-2027-at-islands-of-adventure","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/363074\/","title":{"rendered":"Popeye & Bluto\u2019s Bilge-Rat Barges refurbishment set for January 2027 at Islands of Adventure"},"content":{"rendered":"

Universal Orlando has scheduled Popeye & Bluto\u2019s Bilge-Rat Barges at Islands of Adventure for its annual winter refurbishment.<\/p>\n

The attraction will be closed for maintenance from January 4, 2027, until February 2, 2027.<\/p>\n

Please keep in mind that these dates can change.<\/p>\n

Universal usually schedules maintenance for its water rides during the colder months, especially as attendance is softer.<\/p>\n

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