Possible Attraction in France pavilion (Epcot) Update - new Attraction Greenlit

[uncle jimmy]

There is something under construction behind Germany, this was a picture from about a month ago. May that equipment is related to this.

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@marni1971 @Magic Feather can you share or have insight into this construction area behind Germany? And the construction materials said to be along the back part of ws, is it for Rat ride or for this Germany construction?

 

[castlecake2.0]

There is something under construction behind Germany, this was a picture from about a month ago. May that equipment is related to this.

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When I worked food and wine we used trailers behind/between Germany and Italy for backstage operational needs. Maybe it's a more permanent space for this?

 

[jt04]

When I worked food and wine we used trailers behind/between Germany and Italy for backstage operational needs. Maybe it's a more permanent space for this?

Exactly. They are going to have to clean up and consolidate a lot of the mess that has accumulated over the decades if they are to commence a major expansion.

 

[Thanks phoenicians]

So even though this isn't RAT construction shouldn't that begin early 2018. Also anybody hear anything on the other WS projects like UK/new pavilions?

 

[MotherOfBirds]

As of yesterday, theres no dirt moving in France. Some infrastructure additions/improvements are being made backstage by Mexiway, but sadly nothing else to report.

 

[lazyboy97o]

You need blueprints before you can start construction.

 

[Timothy_Q]

You need blueprints before you can start construction.

Considering the ride is a clone, I'm sure the blueprints are ready

 

[danlb_2000]

Considering the ride is a clone, I'm sure the blueprints are ready

Even it the ride itself is the same it doesn't mean that the show building will be the same. There will also be differences in the infrastructure connecting the ride to the rest of the park, not to mention there might be different building codes to be considered.

 

[lazyboy97o]

Considering the ride is a clone, I'm sure the blueprints are ready

Practically and legally you cannot take drawings for one place and just use them in another, even just between US states. Even though the end result looks nearly the same, how you get there is going to be different.

 

[MisterPenguin]

Even it the ride itself is the same it doesn't mean that the show building will be the same. There will also be differences in the infrastructure connecting the ride to the rest of the park, not to mention there might be different building codes to be considered.

Practically and legally you cannot take drawings for one place and just use them in another, even just between US states. Even though the end result looks nearly the same, how you get there is going to be different.

Indeed. First, you need to convert the metric into Freedom Units!

Second, the original Rat was connected to a restaurant and a particular queue/preshow. Well, the restaurant isn't being cloned and the queue has to be redesigned to get people from the front (or midpoint) of France-land to the back part where the ride is. This may or may not go through/include Impressions de France.

 

[lazyboy97o]

Indeed. First, you need to convert the metric into Freedom Units!

Second, the original Rat was connected to a restaurant and a particular queue/preshow. Well, the restaurant isn't being cloned and the queue has to be redesigned to get people from the front (or midpoint) of France-land to the back part where the ride is. This may or may not go through/include Impressions de France.

Even without those changes, there would still be a good bit of work.

 

[MaximumEd]

What lazyboy said. I do coating inspection and cathodic protection on steel for a living. Overseas, you may see ISO standards. Here, you have NACE or SSPC standards. Even though they generally have their equivalent, construction is far more complex than most people realize from start to finish, and I just deal with a very tiny portion in what are typically very large projects. It's not as simple as grabbing the blueprints from Paris, bringing them here, rent a bunch of equipment, and start digging the foundation.

 

[DisneyJayL]

What will this new ride be based on again?

 

[MaximumEd]

Ratatouille. Roll Tide.

 

[misterID]

Indeed. First, you need to convert the metric into Freedom Units!

Second, the original Rat was connected to a restaurant and a particular queue/preshow. Well, the restaurant isn't being cloned and the queue has to be redesigned to get people from the front (or midpoint) of France-land to the back part where the ride is. This may or may not go through/include Impressions de France.

What everyone else said, the Paris ride is basically a guide to what they want. Engineers, architects and inspectors aren't going to treat this like an off the shelf clone.

This is the right step for WS. Is the film staying?

 

[Frankiepopsicles]

Do you think at D23 they will announce anything about this ride?

 

[DisneyJayL]

Ratatouille. Roll Tide.

Roll Tide! I think that's cool. I think it's one of Disney's most underrated films. Loved it. So, they have one in France?

 

[jackmosby]

Roll Tide! I think that's cool. I think it's one of Disney's most underrated films. Loved it. So, they have one in France?

Yes, and tbh, it's not a very good ride. Or, at least, it needs some works to be one. Mostly on the integration of screens : most of the time in the ride, you feel like being in front of a big movie theater screen

And most of the effects are not working anymore. Could be blamed on the fact that it hadn't got a rehab in 3 years and on the French maintenance team, but still. If you got the same ride that is in Paris right now, don't be so happy. But if your version got some work on it in order to really be at WDI level, it can be good. Just, right now, it's an okay and kinda boring ride with a loose storyline that nobody serious can get excited about.

 

[DisneyJayL]

Yes, and tbh, it's not a very good ride. Or, at least, it needs some works to be one. Mostly on the integration of screens : most of the time in the ride, you feel like being in front of a big movie theater screen

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And most of the effects are not working anymore. Could be blamed on the fact that it hadn't got a rehab in 3 years and on the French maintenance team, but still. If you got the same ride that is in Paris right now, don't be so happy. But if your version got some work on it in order to really be at WDI level, it can be good. Just, right now, it's an okay and kinda boring ride with a loose storyline that nobody serious can get excited about.

Thanks for the input. I looked it up on YouTube after reading this and I am seeing what you are saying. I still would like them to do something for France. The only reason I stop there is for the alcohol, I guess.

 

[Princess Leia]

The building behind Germany is a permanent office/kitchen for the recently created festivals team.

Ughhhhh