PHOTO - An aerial view of the Ratatouille site at Epcot

Aug 22, 2017 in "Remy's Ratatouille Adventure"

Aerial view of Ratatouille site
Posted: Tuesday August 22, 2017 9:13am EDT by WDWMAGIC Staff

Construction is yet to begin on the new Ratatouille ride in Epcot's France Pavilion, but permits are now being filed for some of the early site work.

The aerial image above shot a few days ago shows the France Pavilion and the current state of the backstage area that will become home to the Ratatouille expansion.

The expansion pad is currently used to store the Food and Wine Festival kiosks, with a few of those still visible in the photo. Most are already out in World Showcase ahead of the upcoming festival.

Based on the popular attraction at the Walt Disney Studios park in Paris, Ratatouille is expect 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.