EPCOT Remy's Ratatouille Adventure coming to Epcot

[castlecake2.0]

Some more pictures/stills. Imagine if the backdrop were actual buildings/facades with illuminated windows. Would look even more awesome at night! Instead, they just get a reflection from all the other lights.
Although, there is a flood light on the far right attached to the flat facade, seems a bit odd.
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Pictures come from site that shall not be named..

I’m curious to see what it will look like when you’re actually down in the street looking up and how much of the flat facade you’ll actually see? It may not be that noticeable. My biggest issue right now is as you come over the french bridge you can see the side of the facade behind chefs de france, which could probably be hidden with a few “chimneys”.

 

[ChewbaccaYourMum]

I’m curious to see what it will look like when you’re actually down in the street looking up and how much of the flat facade you’ll actually see? It may not be that noticeable. My biggest issue right now is as you come over the french bridge you can see the side of the facade behind chefs de france, which could probably be hidden with a few “chimneys”.

I'm not 100% sure, but I feel like we won't see the flats from ground level that well. It feels like it's something to just be there so we don't see the green show building at all, obviously, but at least it's some kind of painted background there for a fake sense of depth.

The area I think we will be able to see the flats for sure is when you first round the corner and come in to the new mini land. They're probably far away enough that they won't be jarring and might look good actually?

I don't know it's just what I think. I feel like Disney has a reason for using the flats and it's because they know this and have tested ground level walks around the mini land?

 

[castlecake2.0]

I'm not 100% sure, but I feel like we won't see the flats from ground level that well. It feels like it's something to just be there so we don't see the green show building at all, obviously, but at least it's some kind of painted background there for a fake sense of depth.

The area I think we will be able to see the flats for sure is when you first round the corner and come in to the new mini land. They're probably far away enough that they won't be jarring and might look good actually?

I don't know it's just what I think. I feel like Disney has a reason for using the flats and it's because they know this and have tested ground level walks around the mini land?

Yah I agree, hopefully we can see it in person soon!

 

[puckett26]

Any updates on opening date? I know IP integration is not popular but I am ok with it as long as it doesn't take away from the cultural experience, i.e. make it feel like Magic Kingdom light. Ratatouille is one of my daughter's favorite movies and we are trying to plan our 2021 visit around opening of this attraction (in addition to relaxed Covid restrictions/quarantining).

 

[ChewbaccaYourMum]

Any updates on opening date? I know IP integration is not popular but I am ok with it as long as it doesn't take away from the cultural experience, i.e. make it feel like Magic Kingdom light. Ratatouille is one of my daughter's favorite movies and we are trying to plan our 2021 visit around opening of this attraction (in addition to relaxed Covid restrictions/quarantining).

I think some time between March-July ? I don't remember what the insiders were saying, but I feel like it was something like this...?

I'm sorry if I'm way off.


*EDIT* I was way off on the estimated opening time. Marni has responded below ):

 

[puckett26]

I think some time between March-July ? I don't remember what the insiders were saying, but I feel like it was something like this...?

I'm sorry if I'm way off.

Thank you - I did recall late spring/summer prediction but was hoping an insider had a target date to share. Unfortunately the insiders don't share as much as they have in the past. And I don't blame them.

 

[marni1971]

Any updates on opening date? I know IP integration is not popular but I am ok with it as long as it doesn't take away from the cultural experience, i.e. make it feel like Magic Kingdom light. Ratatouille is one of my daughter's favorite movies and we are trying to plan our 2021 visit around opening of this attraction (in addition to relaxed Covid restrictions/quarantining).

Best chance for 2021 is the second half. But don’t quote me.

 

[marni1971]

So does that mean that Disney thinks it will be late in 2021 before they're able to open up the capacity limits (at the earliest)?

That I can’t comment on.

 

[dreday3]

That's disappointing. I was so hoping it would be open for our May trip.

Ugh.

 

[marni1971]

That's disappointing. I was so hoping it would be open for our May trip.

Ugh.

I’ve caused some confusion - I mentioned after June to be as sure as anyone can be at the moment. Spring is a possibility.

 

[dreday3]

I’ve caused some confusion - I mentioned after June to be as sure as anyone can be at the moment. Spring is a possibility.

Hope springs eternal!

 

[puckett26]

I’ve caused some confusion - I mentioned after June to be as sure as anyone can be at the moment. Spring is a possibility.

Lol now there you go placing your signature at risk.....I expect to receive a few emails today with breaking Ratatouille attraction news.

 

[Bambilu Sparkler]

Awesome, Epcot is in dire need of attractions. Each WS Pavillion needs a ride in my opinion.

For my family, Epcot is a respite from all the long lines around rides at Magic Kingdom. I don't mind one or two ( my daughterhas been toParis Disney and said this ride was definitely the highlight of the trip), but every pavilion? That would be awful - would ruin the flow from country to country.

Not everyone goes to WDW for the rides. And those who go only for the rides? Boy, do they miss out. WDW is full of other great things to do ( and yes, I love the rides too)

 

[Rich Brownn]

For my family, Epcot is a respite from all the long lines around rides at Magic Kingdom. I don't mind one or two ( my daughterhas been toParis Disney and said this ride was definitely the highlight of the trip), but every pavilion? That would be awful - would ruin the flow from country to country.

Not everyone goes to WDW for the rides. And those who go only for the rides? Boy, do they miss out. WDW is full of other great things to do ( and yes, I love the rides too)

All of the countries were supposed to have rides -- some announced and never built (Germany for example).

 

[doctornick]

All of the countries were supposed to have rides -- some announced and never built (Germany for example).

Well the intention was for all of the pavilions to have attractions. Not all would be rides, though, as there is/would be stuff like American Adventure and the Circle Vision films.

I do think WS needs a few more major attractions to round it out. Ratatouille is a good start but also doing something in say Japan and Germany or Italy would really fill in the gaps.

 

[J4546]

how cool would it be if they put in another soarin attraction behind germany pav, a soarin over castles experience thats like 6-7 minutes of you flying over and learning about castles

 

[Rich Brownn]

how cool would it be if they put in another soarin attraction behind germany pav, a soarin over castles experience thats like 6-7 minutes of you flying over and learning about castles

I want the darn Rein River Cruise!! LOL

 

[doctornick]

I want the darn Rein River Cruise!! LOL

Or even a Rhine River Cruise!

A Matterhorn-style Mt Fuji coaster in Japan and a relaxing boat ride in Italy (Venice gondola) or Germany (Rhine River cruise) would finally make World Showcase relatively complete.

 

[tommcp516]

Most of the threads on here consist of people quoting you, despite your tagline.

I assume you mean second half of the calendar year, not fiscal year. I think (to quote you and others) the ride does not need much to be ready, so the delay is based on staffing and timing of when a new ride could have maximum impact from an attendance standpoint. So does that mean that Disney thinks it will be late in 2021 before they're able to open up the capacity limits (at the earliest)?

If the estimated delay for opening is truly the second half of 2021, then it seems odd that there's been a bunch of updates recently which sounded like they were the 'finishing touches': completion of the kiosk outside, further painting detail on the exterior wall, the illumination of the signs above the entrance, and the mentioning of it during the recent Thanksgiving special.

If there is to be a long delay, I really hope that its not for the reason highlighted in the second part of the sentence above: timing for maximum impact. If all of the work on the ride is completed and management decides to mothball an otherwise functional attraction for six months or more, that would be a slap in the face to all of the Disney customers who are traveling to WDW during the first part of 2021(even with covid still being an issue) to provide much needed revenue and who will be facing likely increased crowd sizes at Epcot (due to parkhopping towards the afternoon/evening) with a perfectly good ride sitting dormant just to 'wow' the people coming for the 50th anniversary in the fall.

 

[marni1971]

If the estimated delay for opening is truly the second half of 2021...

Not that I know of.