PHOTO - Latest look at the Ratatouille site from the air as first permits are filed for construction

Oct 10, 2017 in "Remy's Ratatouille Adventure"

Ratatouille construction site from the air
Posted: Tuesday October 10, 2017 1:10pm EDT by WDWMAGIC Staff

Pictured above is the latest look at the backstage area of the France Pavilion at Epcot, which will be home to the upcoming Ratatouille ride.

Not too much has changed since our last aerial shot, but with the Food and Wine kiosks now out in the park, the area is cleared and looks ready to begin work.

Walt Disney Imagineering has also just filed a permit for the very early stages of construction, describing the first stage as "Project MI - Core and Shell - Underground MEPF, Structural Steel, Concrete, Metal."

It isn't clear what the Project MI name means, but it is likely an internal code name for the project.

Balfour Beatty Construction is the contractor, a company that frequently works with Disney on large construction projects.

No expiration date is listed, which typically means the work will be done within a year. However, it is important to note that this is just the first phase of construction, and is for the most basic parts of the building. 

We are likely to see more permits in the coming months as work progresses, but as of now, expect Ratatouille to open around the Spring of 2020.

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.