EPCOT's France Pavilion Fully Reopens Following Last Night's Fire

Mar 23, 2025 in "Remy's Ratatouille Adventure"

Posted: Sunday March 23, 2025 10:31am ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

EPCOT's France pavilion is operating normally today, March 23, with all attractions and dining available, including Remy's Ratatouille Adventure.

The newly expanded France pavilion at EPCOT at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., features a cast-iron arcade that serves as a transition from real-world France to the fantastical vision of Paris from Ratatouille.
The newly expanded France pavilion at EPCOT at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., features a cast-iron arcade that serves as a transition from real-world France to the fantastical vision of Paris from Ratatouille.

A fire broke out last night at around 7 pm near the backstage area of Remy's Ratatouille Adventure. Photos and videos on social media showed thick black smoke rising near the attraction's show building. The fire originated in a backstage walk-in cooler and was extinguished quickly by approximately 7:15 pm. No injuries were reported.

Fire Breaks Out at EPCOT’s France Pavilion
Fire Breaks Out at EPCOT’s France Pavilion

Cast Members evacuated the pavilion promptly, temporarily closing attractions, dining, and retail locations. Disney reopened the France pavilion to guests at around 8:20 pm. Remy's Ratatouille Adventure reopened shortly after, at 8:45 pm. Impressions de France reopened just before the park closed at 9 pm.

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gsimpson25 days ago

Isn't Disney and Dumpster fire a bit redundant?

Chef idea Mickey`=27 days ago

The French know what they are doing, it's their owm creations for crying out loud. The fire was more coming from the Flower Festival Booth side between France and Morocco maybe some rules there is encantignito!🤫

LilofanMar 25, 2025

With the full support of the Board who were ALL recently reelected.

Captain Culpepper ClineMar 25, 2025

Is this a lead up to Ratatouille 2? The chef causes a flambé fire in a walk in cooler. Hilariousness ensues. Ratatouille saves the day in the burned chef’s hat. You’re welcome Disney.

Jambo DadMar 24, 2025

Snow White has entered the chat Ahsoka has entered the chat Wish has entered the chat I could go on all night…

JIMINYCRMar 23, 2025

Dang it … I told them a soufflé goes in the oven for no more than 25 - 30 minutes or it will burn!!! Why can’t they follow a simple recipe.

"El Gran Magnifico"Mar 23, 2025

*The Last Jedi has entered the chat

FettFanMar 23, 2025

So basically it’s Iger’s tenure since February 2020.

"El Gran Magnifico"Mar 23, 2025

Laissez les bons temps rouler!

larryzMar 23, 2025

It's not burnt, it's Cajun!!! -- Wolfgang Puck

THEMEPARKPIONEERMar 23, 2025

Did they play chaos from Illuminations while this was happening?

mutekiMar 23, 2025

Everything back open today? Les Halles/L'Artisan des Glaces/Impressions/etc?

wdwmagicMar 23, 2025

FutureCEOMar 23, 2025

You would think the world was burning to cause her voice to go up that high. Did you see what I did there.
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