EPCOT Remy's Ratatouille Adventure coming to Epcot

[Poseidon Quest]

It's kind of interesting that all three of Walt Disney World's trackless dark rides are within walking distance of each other---and two are rodent themed.

Isn't General Hux a rat as well?

 

[TiggerDad]

Isn't General Hux a rat as well?

From a certain point of view.

 

[999th Happy Haunt]

It's kind of interesting that all three of Walt Disney World's trackless dark rides are within walking distance of each other---and two are rodent themed.

Are we forgetting mouse droids?

 

[Movielover]

It's kind of interesting that all three of Walt Disney World's trackless dark rides are within walking distance of each other---and two are rodent themed.

Isn't Tower technically trackless too? I know it follows a guide wire in the floor but the vehicles are rolling around by themselves.

 

[Animaniac93-98]

And they kept much of the French dialogue!

I thought it was strange at first that the audio was the same as WDSP, but then I read a comment elsewhere that mentioned a good point.

All the animation is done to the bilingual audio. If it were just English, they'd have the change the animation.

 

[Animaniac93-98]

To summarize:

WDW has a longer indoor queue

Ride itself is the same

No restaurant at end, just a big blank wall where the glass looking inside is at WDSP

 

[networkpro]

Isn't Tower technically trackless too? I know it follows a guide wire in the floor but the vehicles are rolling around by themselves.

The parking lot trams are trackless as well

 

[999th Happy Haunt]

The parking lot trams are trackless as well

So is Swiss Family Treehouse

 

[co10064]

I thought it was strange at first that the audio was the same as WDSP, but then I read a comment elsewhere that mentioned a good point.

All the animation is done to the bilingual audio. If it were just English, they'd have the change the animation.

I feel like by choosing to not change the animation they are taking the cheap way out. I know we're in the World Showcase but it still seems odd that they didn't change this ride to fully English. Anyone else agree here?

 

[DonaldDoleWhip]

I feel like by choosing to not change the animation they are taking the cheap way out. I know we're in the World Showcase but it still seems odd that they didn't change this ride to fully English. Anyone else agree here?

I do. It’s the cheap way out that can be rationalized by saying, “it’s more educational this way!”

I imagine it’s not really going to teach anyone French, but rather could reinforce listening skills for someone who’s already learned it (one of the reasons I’m interested in riding again).

It also throws a little nugget to those from French-speaking countries, which is nice.

That said, I think it would be pretty cool (and very Epcot) if the ride actually inspires someone to study the language.

 

[Jrb1979]

Watching the video of it I come away very Meh toward it. It feels a lot like Spiderman at Universal but much much worse. I would never pay for it.

 

[Squishy]

So is Swiss Family Treehouse

The parking lot trams are trackless as well

Don't forget about the buses, best trackless attraction without admission.

 

[rioriz]

Cast Member Previews continue today...waiting on a Friend to get in this afternoon....its a very slow day at Epcot today

 

[DonaldDoleWhip]

I know I’ve been one of the more vocally negative members regarding Ratatouille, but I’m glad so many are enjoying it. Here are some of my less-mentioned gripes:

1) It basically eliminates a new pavilion expansion pad. Sure, the odds of eventually getting said pavilion were minimal, but between the Frozen meet-and-greet and now this, the trajectory is even more depressing.

At the same time, we have more IP than ever that could make for an interesting pavilion. Give us Colombia with Encanto or a Southeast Asian nation with Raya, anything!

2) The big green box. Ratatouille’s not the only recent addition with an ugly, oversized show building visible from too many places, but those other additions are at least E-caliber and doing something with that height. With Ratatouille, that height is used to hang a giant fish and ham that still look like plastic and to show video clips that blend with neither the floor nor the ceiling.

3) Even as a family-friendly ride, it could have been so much better. My disappointment will always reflect the hype from when it was an unknown and could have been the signature WDS-saver (à la Mystic Manor and RSR from the same era), but it’s like they didn’t even try.

Translating it to Epcot, following years of more impressive trackless additions, there was no effort at all to make it better.

 

[DCBaker]

Use the > on the right to swipe through photos -

 

[rioriz]

The Area that encompasses the ride and the capacity are the best things about this expansion. Really was frustrated by the non English parts

 

[castlecake2.0]

The Area that encompasses the ride and the capacity are the best things about this expansion. Really was frustrated by the non English parts

What is it that frustrates you?

 

[rioriz]

What is it that frustrates you?

I've seen the original multiple times...am too lazy to look up what they are saying and and just generally disappointed tonight experience in all English version

 

[SpectroMan93]

I've seen the original multiple times...am too lazy to look up what they are saying and and just generally disappointed tonight experience in all English version

You’re upset about French being used on a ride in the *checks notes* France pavilion?

 

[rioriz]

You’re upset about French being used on a ride in the *checks notes* France pavilion?

Who's upset? Wasn't me