News Remy's Ratatouille Adventure coming to Epcot

[MisterPenguin]

PHOTOS - Aerial views of Remy's Ratatouille Adventure construction

Take an aerial tour around Epcot to see work on the expanding France Pavilion.

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[MrPromey]

Part of the problem is that DLP hasn't done the best job taking care of their ride and it shows. Many effects don't work as they once did.

TDO doesn't have the greatest track record in this regard either, though.

 

[eddie104]

TDO doesn't have the greatest track record in this regard either, though.

Yes that may be true but the point was comparing the current state of the ride at DLP is not indicative of what we’re getting at EPCOT.

 

[MrPromey]

Yes that may be true but the point was comparing the current state of the ride at DLP is not indicative of what we’re getting at EPCOT.

Sadly, my point was that unless things change, we may be faced with the similar conditions in years ahead as was the case for way to long with Soarin', and has continued to be the case with many others throughout the parks.

In some cases, it seems that Imagineering came up with things that didn't prove practical for long-term use and in others, it feels like management just decided it wasn't a big enough deal to bother with. In your example, it sounds like the latter when it came to this particular ride which worries me a bit because if it's a clone, that means that there weren't any kinks to work out to avoid these kinds of problems.

 

[eddie104]

Sadly, my point was that unless things change, we may be faced with the similar conditions in years ahead as was the case for way to long with Soarin', and has continued to be the case with and many others throughout the parks.

In some cases, it seems that Imagineering came up with things that didn't prove practical for long-term use and in others, it feels like management just decided it wasn't a big enough deal to bother with. In your example, it sounds like the latter when it came to this particular ride which worries me a bit because if it's a clone, that means that there weren't any kinks to work out to avoid these kinds of problems.

Yea I totally understand your concerns and hope the management culture at TDO starts to change where maintenance takes higher priority once again. I say that because according to some people WDW use to be better at certain things in the past but has declined in some aspects.

 

[MrPromey]

Yea I totally understand your concerns and hope the management culture at TDO starts to change where maintenance takes higher priority once again. I say that because according to some people WDW use to be better at certain things in the past but has declined in some aspects.

I would say this is absolutely true. You see it everywhere from care of attractions to litter in the parks but with so many new high-profile things coming online in the years ahead - something that hasn't been the case for a while - maybe they'll have a little more incentive to take care of the new toys and (fingers crossed) that'll spill over to the rest of the parks.

 

[Tayoboy]

The Restaurant that's going in the expansion pad with Ratatouille has been detailed:

Authentic Crêperie Part of Upcoming France Pavilion Enrichments at Epcot

From its distant view of the Eiffel Tower to a waterfront reminiscent of the banks of the Seine, the France Pavilion at Epcot has long possessed a certain je ne sais quoi, inviting guests to linger in a setting inspired by the sidewalks of Paris. And

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[eddie104]

The Restaurant that's going in the expansion pad with Ratatouille has been detailed:

Authentic Crêperie Part of Upcoming France Pavilion Enrichments at Epcot

From its distant view of the Eiffel Tower to a waterfront reminiscent of the banks of the Seine, the France Pavilion at Epcot has long possessed a certain je ne sais quoi, inviting guests to linger in a setting inspired by the sidewalks of Paris. And

disneyparks.disney.go.com

Huh ??? I thought a restaurant wasn’t planned with the attraction.

 

[Tayoboy]

Huh ??? I thought a restaurant wasn’t planned with the attraction.

I could of swore it was suppose to be quick service, but it seems both.

 

[GlacierGlacier]

The Restaurant that's going in the expansion pad with Ratatouille has been detailed:

Authentic Crêperie Part of Upcoming France Pavilion Enrichments at Epcot

From its distant view of the Eiffel Tower to a waterfront reminiscent of the banks of the Seine, the France Pavilion at Epcot has long possessed a certain je ne sais quoi, inviting guests to linger in a setting inspired by the sidewalks of Paris. And

disneyparks.disney.go.com

There has never been a better time to visit Epcot.

I think literally everyone that knows Epcot knows that is a lie.

Huh ??? I thought a restaurant wasn’t planned with the attraction.

A full table-service restaurant is likely not planned. This looks more like a snack thing? I'm not certain, but not a full sit-down, three-course meal. restaurant.

 

[Timothy_Q]

So where exactly is this going?

I can't place it, from the art they released today

 

[Sir_Cliff]

A full table-service restaurant is likely not planned. This looks more like a snack thing? I'm not certain, but not a full sit-down, three-course meal. restaurant.

I don't know about three courses, but the announcement does say:

"With a menu inspired by the Brittany region of France, the new location will offer table service dining as well as a quick-service stop for guests craving savory crepes called galettes and sweet crepes."

So, I guess they'll need a decent sized space, menus, etc.

 

[AdventureMP4z]

I don't know about three courses, but the announcement does say:

"With a menu inspired by the Brittany region of France, the new location will offer table service dining as well as a quick-service stop for guests craving savory crepes called galettes and sweet crepes."

So, I guess they'll need a decent sized space, menus, etc.

Beat me to pointing it out.

 

[aliceismad]

Ha. My husband was just asking where he could get crepes in France, and was disappointed with the menu at the Crepes de Chefs de France cart. He's never been to Epcot.

 

[jaxonp]

France is going to be the biggest pavilion with the most to do and eat. 3 restaurants, multiple quick serve, crepe stand, drink stand, festival stand. Ice cream shop. Wow.

 

[Sky]

France is going to be the biggest pavilion with the most to do and eat. 3 restaurants, multiple quick serve, crepe stand, drink stand, festival stand. Ice cream shop. Wow.

Hopefully this serves as a catalyst for other pavilions being re-examined for further opportunities. I can wait on Brazil if I know other pavilions have updates or new additions on the books.

 

[surfsupdon]

France benefits from its IG location as well. There are many times we walk from our quiet pool at Yacht to get a quick lunch or ice cream in France. Then lay right back at the pool. It’s like an extension of our Resort.

 

[ToTBellHop]

Will the food be edible? I wasn’t pleased with Chefs de France.

 

[WDW Guru]

Will the food be edible? I wasn’t pleased with Chefs de France.

Really? I'm always happy with Chefs de France. One of my favorite restaurants on property.

 

[MisterPenguin]

Scheduled to be built in an all-new location near the previously announced Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure attraction​

So, there's the whole front half of the national pavilion pad that Rat sits on. It could go there. If you include the theming of the IG, this would give France a full two and a half pads. Take that, American Adventure!

Or.... the nice but space-wasting hedge garden area could be up for a restaurant take-over.

Purple = Rat
Orange = Rat plaza and queue
Green = front half of the pad that Rat sits in
Teal = hedge garden and tree grove