PHOTO - Work beginning on Ratatouille at Epcot's France Pavilion

Dec 08, 2017 in "Remy's Ratatouille Adventure"

Ratatouille construction aerial view
Posted: Friday December 8, 2017 10:10am EDT by WDWMAGIC Staff

Although not expected to open until Spring of 2020, work is now starting to get underway on Ratatouille at Epcot's France Pavilion.

As you can see from the aerial photo above, ground clearing is underway, equipment is being moved into position, and construction trailers are on site.

Before we see anything vertical, expect to see ground work and utility preparation.

In this recently filed construction permit, you can see the outline of the new building (the grey block), along with the new walkways and restrooms that will be located directly behind the existing Impressions de France building.

Aerial photo for WDWMAGIC by Colin Chardavoyne @cchard.
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Chef idea Mickey`=6 days ago

Why is Disney always responding right after Universal and not vice versa. Mmm

fuentesalex13 days ago

It was. Felt not as immersive and even more like you are just watching a movie during the big screen sections.

marni197113 days ago

It’s usually due to projector or glass cleaning maintenance

BasiltheBatLord13 days ago

Not alleged, they're running it as a test until March 9. It's a cost-cutting measure.

Sir_Cliff14 days ago

I know they've done this before in Paris due to technical issues, so I'm not sure I'd read too much into it.

aladdin200714 days ago

saving expense from replacing and or cleaning the glasses all the time? wouldn't surprise me, cost cutting moves.

Sorcerer Mickey14 days ago

Universal allegedly downgraded King Kong from 3D to 2D as well. What's the trend here?

LittleBuford14 days ago

This seems a bad move to me.

fuentesalex14 days ago

Was at Disneyland Paris today and they are testing the ride in 2D. Anyone know if this change may also be coming to Epcot?

BagOfGroceriesOct 02, 2023

I would love if this starts a new tradition of birthday buttons

Epcot82GuyOct 02, 2023

That is very cool. With all the October 1st openings, it would be cool to see more of this. Like SSE and LwtL 41st, WDWRR and the other MK originals 52. Things like that. It's a great little touch.

gerararOct 02, 2023

I was walking from Pandora to Everest today when I saw this (near park close, like around 6:30pm). Cool of the custodian CMs cleaning up there to do this on WDW's birthday (which shares it with Remy's!)..

BagOfGroceriesOct 02, 2023

To awaken this thread from its long slumber, Cast Members were wearing this neat little button for the ride’s second birthday! Props to the person behind these!

ilovetotravel1977Dec 08, 2022

Those dividers definitely weren't there this past Friday when we road it.