I think the presence of the restaurant at WDSP is a definite bonus, but the ride doesn't necessarily hint you're about to go eat in the restaurant they open at the end. In other words, I don't think you'd exit the ride at Epcot expecting to see the restaurant there based on how the ride ends.
I don't know that I agree with that! I guess it's reasonable to dispute whether a Ratatouille/IP attraction is suitable for World Showcase and the execution of the concept, but basing a ride on being a rat scurrying through kitchens or other Paris settings is actually a pretty good idea for an attraction. One of the more straightforward examples of where you can create a ride within the world of the film without falling into the book report trap and possibly a more successful way of doing what they were trying with Snow White in making you the character.
If we’re talking about attractions for the France pavilion specifically, I don’t agree. Ratatouille and The Aristocats seem to me about the only suitable choices.
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My gut says it’s for Play/Guardians, but it would be really nice if it ended up being for Rat.
I guess my theory is you’re never going to be able to hide the box with a berm, and most of it is out in the parking lot anyway. There is an area between Play and Space that needs some landscaping but I don’t think that’s a big enough project to have to call in a vendor. That leaves Rat. I’m trying to wish this into existence lol. We shall see. I laugh every time I see the two single toothpick trees they planted behind the Rat wall and called it a day. I know it’s impossible to hide all the backstage views from the Skyliner, but at least make that area look pretty.
I do very much hope you're right, but I'm hesitant to be hopeful because it's already been stated previously that they proceeded with Ratatouille and the Skyliner with full awareness and acceptance of the subpar backstage views. My immediate thought was definitely the area between PLAY! and Mission: SPACE.
I wonder if feedback changed their mind? I can only hope lol. @ToTBellHop have you heard anything?
I see on Twitter now they’re shaping a berm around GOTG so I guess it’s that. What a shame, even if they don’t totally disguise the back of France, it could really use some landscaping. Not sure why GOTH needs a berm to hide it from vast parking but oh well.
They can add landscaping anytime they want if thats truly what they need to hide the backstage more.
The sooner the better
I’m confused as to what type of berm would hide GotG - and isn’t it a bit futile, since the real problem is views of it from inside the park?
Not really. There are clearances around the Skyliner that have to be maintained and the strip of land along the shoe building is for drainage.
I would argue that if Ratatouille didn't exist, that Remy's Ratatouille Adventure would make sense as an addition to World Showcase. I have zero issue with this addition thematically.
Just curious, what would be some of your examples of D tickets or other C tickets? I generally thought most people considered RAT a D
