EPCOT Remy's Ratatouille Adventure coming to Epcot

UNCgolf

UNCgolf

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I actually think it is a major misstep. The ride is mostly disappointing, with some good moments.
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I think the only major misstep (in terms of what they built) is the winter scene. It takes up a ton of space, lasts forever, and basically nothing happens. The rest of the ride ranges from okay to good, even though a lot of it could be easily improved. They should have showcased some other things -- the winter scene would be significantly better if you started out in the library and then moved out into the snow for a shorter period of time, just as one example.

I'd still prefer having it added to Fantasyland at WDW than TRON to Tomorrowland or Ratatouille to EPCOT, though, if I had to make a choice. I'd rather ride it than the other two. That's not to say I'm mad about either of them coming to WDW; it's just if I had to pick one of the three it would be BatB even with its flaws.
 
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GimpYancIent

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wdwmagic said:

Disney previews Remy's Ratatouille Adventure as opening nears at EPCOT'S expanded France pavilion​

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Disney previews Remy's Ratatouille Adventure as opening nears at EPCOT'S expanded France pavilion

Just ahead of the start of Annual Passholders previews, Disney offers an advance look at the France pavilion expansion at EPCOT.
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Beautiful! Still feel that a few full on rat costumed CM's scurrying around interacting w the guests would give that extra touch.
 
jaxonp

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GimpYancIent said:
Beautiful! Still feel that a few full on rat costumed CM's scurrying around interacting w the guests would give that extra touch.
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This might be the best addition in years to the parks that hans't been whole 10 plus acre addition. The quality is mostly old school Disney here. I wish they would have added some street art to one of the areas to make it seems a bit more Parisian but overall it's well done.
I would love for Disney to do this sort of thing in Japan or China and give them a proper addition.
 
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GimpYancIent

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jaxonp said:
This might be the best addition in years to the parks that hans't been whole 10 plus acre addition. The quality is mostly old school Disney here. I wish they would have added some street art to one of the areas to make it seems a bit more Parisian but overall it's well done.
I would love for Disney to do this sort of thing in Japan or China and give them a proper addition.
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Disney has work to do with the parks in the USA as it is. I suggest taking care of what's at home first before overseas.
 
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James Alucobond

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UNCgolf said:
I think the only major misstep (in terms of what they built) is the winter scene. It takes up a ton of space, lasts forever, and basically nothing happens. The rest of the ride ranges from okay to good, even though a lot of it could be easily improved. They should have showcased some other things -- the winter scene would be significantly better if you started out in the library and then moved out into the snow for a shorter period of time, just as one example.

I'd still prefer having it added to Fantasyland at WDW than TRON to Tomorrowland or Ratatouille to EPCOT, though, if I had to make a choice. I'd rather ride it than the other two. That's not to say I'm mad about either of them coming to WDW; it's just if I had to pick one of the three it would be BatB even with its flaws.
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Agreed on all counts. I really, really wish it could somehow replace Enchanted Tales with Belle and use the mirror in Maurice's cabin as an alternate pre-show that sends you back to experience events of the past, even if that meant ditching the impressive foyer with animated stained glass window from Tokyo. I think others have said that the space just isn't there, though. But in reality, all of these things are needed in my opinion, not just one or the other (particularly since Ratatouille serves to enhance World Showcase, which desperately needs rides).
 
waltography

waltography

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James Alucobond said:
Agreed on all counts. I really, really wish it could somehow replace Enchanted Tales with Belle and use the mirror in Maurice's cabin as an alternate pre-show that sends you back to experience events of the past, even if that meant ditching the impressive foyer with animated stained glass window from Tokyo. I think others have said that the space just isn't there, though. But in reality, all of these things are needed in my opinion, not just one or the other (particularly since Ratatouille serves to enhance World Showcase, which desperately needs rides).
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While I do love the Tokyo ride (an unpopular opinion here it seems), I'd vastly prefer this preshow over the one in Tokyo. I'll take the magic mirror effect over the awkwardly broken up stained glass window any day. Save the animatronics for another scene.

I think something mirroring the effect of Haunted Mansion would be an effective retooling here, with Maurice's cabin being the intimate preshow before opening up to the grand foyer as a loading area. Tokyo picking up with Be Our Guest feels like starting the ride in the middle of the story.
 
Giss Neric

Giss Neric

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UNCgolf said:
I think the only major misstep (in terms of what they built) is the winter scene. It takes up a ton of space, lasts forever, and basically nothing happens. The rest of the ride ranges from okay to good, even though a lot of it could be easily improved. They should have showcased some other things -- the winter scene would be significantly better if you started out in the library and then moved out into the snow for a shorter period of time, just as one example.

I'd still prefer having it added to Fantasyland at WDW than TRON to Tomorrowland or Ratatouille to EPCOT, though, if I had to make a choice. I'd rather ride it than the other two. That's not to say I'm mad about either of them coming to WDW; it's just if I had to pick one of the three it would be BatB even with its flaws.
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Yes, the winter scene dragged so long. If they added a scene between the castle attack and the transformation like a Gaston animatronic. Also at the finale ballroom scene if they split that into two rooms. One room where all the humanized objects are and then the grand finale is the dancing belle and prince adam.
 
Piebald

Piebald

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The missus and I have previews this Saturday and are meeting with some out of town friends. We would love it if their little boy could join us but obviously he doesnt have the preview. Are the CMs strict about a situation like that? The kids 4 if it matters.
 

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