Popeye & Bluto's Bilge-Rat Barges Wait Times

Over the last 28 days, Popeye & Bluto's Bilge-Rat Barges averaged 18.5 minutes, peaking at 75. That is the 11th longest queue of 18 tracked rides in the park — well under the park average of 25.2 minutes. Sundays have been quietest at 9.9 minutes on average, Tuesdays busiest at 21.8.

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Ride facts

Height requirement
42" (3'6")
Intensity
Moderate
Type
Water ride
Ride length
5 min
Best for ages
5+
Rider Switch
Available
Accessibility
Requires full mobility
Gets you wet
Yes

Spinning raft ride guarantees everyone gets absolutely drenched - bring waterproof gear!

Wait times by day of the week

Average standby wait from 28 days of ParkPortal's own recorded data.

Sunday
9.9 min
Monday
17.5 min
Tuesday
21.8 min
Wednesday
20.2 min
Thursday
19.9 min
Friday
19.7 min
Saturday
20.8 min
28-day average
18.5 min
Longest wait recorded
75 min
Past week vs. before
+46% (24.3 min)

Popeye & Bluto's Bilge-Rat Barges FAQs

How long is the wait for Popeye & Bluto's Bilge-Rat Barges?

Popeye & Bluto's Bilge-Rat Barges has averaged 18.5 minutes over the last 28 days, with the longest recorded wait reaching 75 minutes. Check the live figure at the top of this page for the queue right now.

What is the best day to ride Popeye & Bluto's Bilge-Rat Barges?

Sunday has been the quietest day, averaging 9.9 minutes, while Tuesday has been the busiest at 21.8 minutes. Riding first thing after Islands of Adventure opens beats any weekday choice.

How tall do you have to be to ride Popeye & Bluto's Bilge-Rat Barges?

Riders must be at least 42 inches (3'6") tall. Rider Switch is available, so adults in a party with a child too small to ride can take turns without queueing twice.

How long is Popeye & Bluto's Bilge-Rat Barges?

The ride itself lasts about 5 minutes. It is a water ride rated moderate for intensity, and you should expect to get wet.

Are waits for Popeye & Bluto's Bilge-Rat Barges getting longer?

Waits are up 46% over the past week, averaging 24.3 minutes compared with 16.6 minutes over the preceding weeks.

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