News Remy's Ratatouille Adventure coming to Epcot

marni1971

Park History nut
Premium Member
Anyone else question some of the design and theming choices here? Like why go to all the bother of theming the bottom section near the substation, if they are not going to enclose the substation from guest view.

Then just wondering if @marni1971 or any other members can definitively say that the green outside structure is part of the queue (overflow), as it definitely indicated that from the permits. And then if the black-topped building are the toilets, then why did it require a sort of second level. Very strange. Also is there no concern that this space won't become a nightmare for bottlenecks, if there isn't a secondary exit out of the courtyard?

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Things have been changing a lot with project even as it’s been developing. Originally what now appears to be the extended queue line was to be stroller parking. There were no bathrooms. The eaterie was a late addition to the project. The sub station shouldn’t be visible from ground level - the Skyliner gets a pass because it’s the Skyliner and poor sight lines were an accepted part of that project.
 

IveBeenJack

Well-Known Member
Things have been changing a lot with project even as it’s been developing. Originally what now appears to be the extended queue line was to be stroller parking. There were no bathrooms. The eaterie was a late addition to the project. The sub station shouldn’t be visible from ground level - the Skyliner gets a pass because it’s the Skyliner and poor sight lines were an accepted part of that project.

Thanks Martin, any idea what the enclosed structure is next to the outdoor extended queue/opposite the crêpier?
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IveBeenJack

Well-Known Member
I’ve questioned lots of design decisions (shocking, I know).

With noresearch to confirm, there may be access and clearance requirements for the electrical equipment. It’s more a justification for a problem that is a result of the lousy location.

The green canopy structure is the overflow queue.

The “black-topped building” is the crêperie. The restrooms were moved and now face the attraction.

There is only one, long way in and it’s the same as the one long way out.

That would make a lot more sense that the enclosed structure is the crêperie. As the other building was so small, it didn't look big enough to hand inside seating and a kitchen.
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Epcot82Guy

Well-Known Member
I did notice there is a corner piece sitting conspicuously in the backstage area. It's very visible from the Skyliner. (my pic unfortunately didn't turn out.). And it's only about 1 story tall. So not sure where it's going. But it looks pretty clear it's for France.
 

DisneyDebRob

Well-Known Member
But did you view them from the skyliner or the ground? I have no doubt they look out of place from the skyliner, but they are clearly intended to be viewed from the ground, where you will be able to see much less of them and at a much different angle.
So many things look out of place from the skyliner. Not complaining but the reality is when your flying high above, it’s a whole different perspective.
 

mm52200

Well-Known Member
Yep. It would cost a ridiculous amount of money to make sure everything is on-stage from above.
The irony is the buildings and countries built back in the 80s before the skyliner was ever a thought are fully themed 360 when viewed from the back. American Adventure, Japan, Italy, some others you don’t see open scaffolding or giant go away green buildings, it all still matches the pavilion.
But the building being built simultaneously you’ll be able to see the plain backs of the facade, a harsh transition from themed exterior to plain go away green show building.
 

ImperfectPixie

Well-Known Member
The irony is the buildings and countries built back in the 80s before the skyliner was ever a thought are fully themed 360 when viewed from the back. American Adventure, Japan, Italy, some others you don’t see open scaffolding or giant go away green buildings, it all still matches the pavilion.
But the building being built simultaneously you’ll be able to see the plain backs of the facade, a harsh transition from themed exterior to plain go away green show building.
But don't forget that when the Skyway was in operation in Magic Kingdom, there was lots of backstage stuff that you could see.
 

WDWtraveler

Well-Known Member
Photo update as of Wednesday, February 5, 2020. Ground level view of the recent architectural details on the buildings.

More detail has been added to the façade of the existing building (mounted light fixtures, window ironwork). As shown here, the exposed left side of the building hasn't changed, however a large tree has appeared to somewhat hide the building's wall.

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The iron railing attached to the exterior wall shows a detailed design.

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