Fans Propose SpongeBob and Scooby‑Doo Re‑themes for Universal’s Toon Lagoon
Speculative plans published August 22, 2026 suggest reusing Toon Lagoon’s two water rides to modernize the land and broaden its appeal while no official project has been announced.
Overview
- Multiple fan and trade outlets published speculative concepts on Saturday, August 22, 2026 proposing that Universal Orlando could re-theme Toon Lagoon with SpongeBob SquarePants and Scooby‑Doo.
- Universal Orlando Resort has not announced any closure of Toon Lagoon or a confirmed replacement project and the ideas in the coverage are presented as unconfirmed possibilities.
- One concrete retrofit idea would convert Popeye & Bluto’s Bilge‑Rat Barges into a Mrs. Puff’s Boating School–style SpongeBob raft ride that keeps the existing circular raft system and water effects.
- Another proposal would re-skin Dudley Do‑Right’s Ripsaw Falls as a Scooby‑Doo mystery ride using Mystery Machine–style vehicles and preserving the attraction’s signature final plunge.
- The proposals note practical advantages and hurdles: the two water attractions provide reusable infrastructure that could speed a refresh, SpongeBob already appears in Universal’s 2026 Texas park, and any retheme would require licensing coordination with the IP owners.