EPCOT Remy's Ratatouille Adventure coming to Epcot

[JohnD]

As someone who closely followed construction of the original WDSP version of this (including getting a brief glimpse from the Toy Story parachute drop ride) it so surreal to watch Disney promote the WDW version as this BRAND NEW attraction that's SUPER exciting, despite the French equivalent being 7 years old by the time its Florida cousin is open to the public.

It's like going back in time. Before COVID, before BB8, when Olaf was a non verbal snowman in a teaser trailer.

It’s “brand new” to WDW and how many people from the US really know about it? I’d say it’s more likely for international travelers to WDW (assuming they can travel due to COVID) who know more about it than domestic visitors.

 

[lazyboy97o]

As someone who closely followed construction of the original WDSP version of this (including getting a brief glimpse from the Toy Story parachute drop ride) it so surreal to watch Disney promote the WDW version as this BRAND NEW attraction that's SUPER exciting, despite the French equivalent being 7 years old by the time its Florida cousin is open to the public.

It's like going back in time. Before COVID, before BB8, when Olaf was a non verbal snowman in a teaser trailer.

Especially since it was the first trackless ride according to The Imagineering Story.

 

[Animaniac93-98]

Especially since it was the first trackless ride according to The Imagineering Story.

Imagine being Eddie Sotto, someone who helped design Hunny Hunt, hearing that and knowing you were in that same documentary.

 

[lazyboy97o]

Imagine being Eddie Sotto, someone who helped design Hunny Hunt, hearing that and knowing you were in that same documentary.

Eddie praised the documentary on LinkedIn. The technology was actually developed for Aquatopia but Pooh’s Hunny Hunt ended up opening first.

 

[HauntedPirate]

The courtyard and facades look like they've come out a lot better than I anticipated -- grander and perhaps even more impressive than the ones at WDSP. Does anyone else have this sense, or am I being too optimistic?

One the other hand, perhaps the flat backdrop will look really unrealistic from the ground, so I guess we should all just reserve our judgment and keep our fingers crossed that it'll work...

(Apropos of nothing, re the "teaser" video: It'll be brand new and exciting to most guests. And it's also nice to see new talent at WDI being featured.)

I will disagree that the courtyard in Epcot looks grander and more impressive than the one at WDSP, from what I’ve seen of both in person (or at least from pictures and from the Skyliner, in Epcot’s case).

 

[nickys]

Wish they’d do the videos without the masks on. They’re social distancing. I get why they don’t though. They probably don’t want people to think they can take pics wo it. In any case, I love when they release these behind the scenes videos!

It doesn’t bother me at all. I don’t see it matters unless their voice is muffled (in which case I suspect they’d re-record it).

In years to come people will know exactly when the video was recorded, just like photos taken now.

 

[marni1971]

Wish they’d do the videos without the masks on. They’re social distancing. I get why they don’t though. They probably don’t want people to think they can take pics wo it. In any case, I love when they release these behind the scenes videos!

Think of the half dozen people behind the camera.

 

[EricsBiscuit]

Think of the half dozen people behind the camera.

They’re 6 ft from the camera at least right?

 

[Lil Copter Cap]

They’re 6 ft from the camera at least right?

6ft is the minimum requirement with masks on. Without a mask, upwards of 30 feet is necessary.

Is 6 feet far enough for social distancing? Here's what science says

With so much unknown about the new coronavirus, how did public health experts come up with recommendations for social distancing and wearing masks, and how fail-safe are they when it comes to prevention?

www.pbs.org

 

[SoFloMagic]

They’re 6 ft from the camera at least right?

I think theyre just setting a good example. "but that guy on youtube was in epcot with no mask" and such

 

[Giss Neric]

I think theyre just setting a good example. "but that guy on youtube was in epcot with no mask" and such

Yup, they are just doing what's best cause all eyes are on them. They don't want this issue to happen again for sure.

 

[MisterPenguin]

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[Giss Neric]

When the ride officially opens, they should just perform this TikTok musical instead of Chapek speaking.

 

[jaxonp]

Maybe they’ll learn something then.

i said all this a few pages back... the ignorance of many Americans is disgusting.

 

[Disney Analyst]

i said all this a few pages back... the ignorance of many Americans is disgusting.

Curiosity of other cultures is so important, and important to impart in all of us at a young age.

If this ride being bilingual can help achieve that for some Americans, in even a tiny way, then this is a win.

 

[EricsBiscuit]

i said all this a few pages back... the ignorance of many Americans is disgusting.

Ah yes! Those stupid Americans!

 

[ChewbaccaYourMum]

WOW! I can't believe when I go to visit parks overseas most of the rides are in their native language! How dare they! NO CULTURE!!!!!

(this is a semi joke don't attack me)

 

[Prototype82]

I had reservations about a ride like this, though a wonderful ride, coming to a park like Epcot. Knowing it will be the original audio makes it a wonderful addition to the pavilion in my opinion. What an awesome surprise.

 

[jaxonp]

WOW! I can't believe when I go to visit parks overseas most of the rides are in their native language! How dare they! NO CULTURE!!!!!

(this is a semi joke don't attack me)

disneyland Paris has most attraction in two languages. Some of Tokyo has English and same for HKDL. Only Shanghai seems to stick exclusively to Mandarin.

 

[doctornick]

disneyland Paris has most attraction in two languages. Some of Tokyo has English and same for HKDL. Only Shanghai seems to stick exclusively to Mandarin.

Are the rides in HKDL in Mandarin or Cantonese? (when not in English)