Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure Ride in EPCOT | Details, Opening, FAQs

Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure is one of the most popular family rides at EPCOT, shrinking guests down to the size of a rat and bringing them on one wild ride through Gusteau’s restaurant!

In this post, we are going to explain everything you need to know about EPCOT’s Ratatouille ride, including a full photo tour and our review after riding the attraction multiple times.

We’ll show you the ride vehicles and attraction layout, explain the completed change from 3D to 2D, and cover the current standby and Lightning Lane options.

We’ll also talk about the best touring strategy for this dark ride, including tips for rope drop and Early Theme Park Entry, Disney Lightning Lane information, expected crowds and wait times, and the best time to visit.

Just think of this post as “Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure 101,” where you can get your questions answered and take a more in-depth look at the entire experience.

We first experienced Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure during the EPCOT Annual Passholder previews, and we have also ridden the original attraction at Walt Disney Studios Park in Disneyland Paris. We have thoroughly enjoyed it every time.

It isn’t on the same level as most of Disney’s recent E-Ticket attractions, but it is still an amazingly fun time! Scroll down to our full walkthrough and review, where we share what worked and what didn’t.

It is one of the best newer Disney World rides and a great addition to EPCOT’s World Showcase.

Remy’s no longer uses the virtual queue system. It now has a traditional standby queue, so you don’t need to obtain a boarding group.

It’s also no longer a Lightning Lane Single Pass attraction. Instead, it is included in EPCOT’s Lightning Lane Multi Pass lineup as a Tier 1 selection.

If you are looking to save time, you may find our EPCOT Lightning Lanes Guide useful, as well as our article on How to Purchase Disney Lightning Lanes so you can make attraction reservations before your visit.

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(UPDATE) – Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure Is Now a 2D Experience

Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure originally opened at Walt Disney World in 2021 as a 3D attraction that required guests to wear glasses to see the special effects on the screens. That version has now been retired, and the entire ride operates in 2D.

The attraction temporarily closed from November 10 through November 13, 2025, while Disney made the conversion and updated the screens.

Guests no longer need to collect or wear 3D glasses. This made me very happy, as I am not a fan of wearing them on just about any ride, and I prefer more realistic props and sharper screens to make up the difference.

Disney said the new system was designed to “use sharper, high-resolution 2D imagery to create clearer, brighter scenes while maintaining the same storytelling and motion-based ride experience.”

New props and lighting effects were also added to portions of the attraction and queue, making the physical environment more detailed and the time spent in line a little more bearable.

The same conversion was made at the original Ratatouille: L’Aventure Totalement Toquée de Rémy attraction at Walt Disney Studios Park in Disneyland Paris. It also dropped the 3D glasses in favor of updated 2D screens and additional physical details.

Overall, I love this change. I don’t have to wear those annoying glasses anymore, and the updated screens make the visuals much crisper than in the original version, which I’ve always complained about. After experiencing the updated ride, I think the graphics look even better in 2D.

With the other three Walt Disney World parks receiving much more attention in the coming years, I like that Disney made these improvements and gave EPCOT some attention too.

Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure Overview

• Location: France Pavilion, EPCOT, Walt Disney World
• Status: Open (October 1, 2021)
• Ride Type: Trackless, screen-heavy 2D dark ride
• Thrill Level: Low
• Virtual Queue: No
• Standby Queue: Yes
• Lightning Lane Multi Pass: Yes – Tier 1
• Lightning Lane Single Pass: No
• Early Theme Park Entry: Yes
• Ride Length: Approximately 4 minutes and 40 seconds
• Height Requirement: Any height
• Capacity: 6 riders per vehicle

What is Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure?

Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure is a trackless dark ride based on Disney and Pixar’s 2007 film Ratatouille. It shrinks guests down to the size of a rat in a 2D experience as they race through Gusteau’s kitchen just like in the film.

If you’ve ever wanted to step inside the Ratatouille film, this is your chance!

Since guests are shrunk down to Remy’s size, the attraction uses a combination of oversized props, set pieces, and screen technology to make it feel like you are racing across the kitchen floor. The trackless vehicles can change their positioning and movement from scene to scene, although the overall story and scene sequence remain the same.

Another big part of the experience is the smells. Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure incorporates scents you might find in a French kitchen as you pass items such as ham, cheese, and fish.

EPCOT’s Ratatouille attraction is definitely kid-friendly, but it appeals to adults and teens too. It is a great addition to the park and one of the best attractions at EPCOT.

Where is it Located?

Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure is located in the France pavilion in EPCOT’s World Showcase at Walt Disney World. It occupies the expanded portion of the pavilion that opened with the attraction in 2021, behind the original area.

From the World Showcase promenade, head to the far-right side of the France pavilion toward the water. Pass through the decorative gateway into the expanded area, turn left, and you will see the attraction at the far end of the plaza.

EPCOT’s major transformation is now complete, and Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure was one of its most important additions.

No matter where you stand on the issue of Disney characters having a presence in EPCOT, it’s 100% clear that they are coming whether we like it or not. Disney is making a concerted effort to make EPCOT more kid-friendly, and including a dark ride based on the Ratatouille franchise in France is an obvious choice and perfect location.

It also should be noted that this is a pretty monumental addition to EPCOT. In fact, this is the first all-new major attraction in Epcot since 2007, and the first all-new one in World Showcase since 1988 when Maelstrom debuted!

We don’t count Frozen Ever After since that was built on Maelstrom’s existing ride system, which means it’s a big deal to add a Ratatouille attraction to the park.

Is This the Same Ride in Disneyland Paris?

Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure is based on the existing Disneyland Paris attraction named “Ratatouille: L’Aventure Totalement Toquée de Rémy,” which opened in 2014 at Walt Disney Studios Park and served as the inspiration for the EPCOT version.

The two attractions share the same central ride system, story, vehicles, and core scenes. However, EPCOT has a different queue that is longer and more detailed, along with minor differences in language, props, and presentation. Both versions later converted from 3D to sharper 2D imagery.

When EPCOT’s version first opened, we hoped Disney would improve more of the effects we felt were cheap-looking in the original. The later 2D conversion and added physical details improved the presentation, but the underlying attraction remains essentially the same experience.

What is the Ride About?  Story?

The story follows the same basic adventure as the Disneyland Paris version. You shrink down to rat size and follow Remy as he leads you on a wild and crazy journey into the dining room, under tables, through the walls, and into the kitchen!

As one of Remy’s rodent pals, you watch him fulfill his dream to become one of the most famous chefs in Paris.

The attraction is themed to Paris, and everything about it from the second you step in the queue sells you on that idea. Even the loading area is made to look like you are walking on a Paris rooftop. The giant desserts, sausages, and jars all help create the atmosphere of being in a restaurant.

Ride Length

The ride length for Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure in EPCOT is approximately 4 minutes and 40 seconds. It is very close to the Disneyland Paris version in length.

Comparing it to other Disney World dark rides, that is significantly longer than The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh, Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin, and Peter Pan’s Flight, and just a few seconds longer than Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway.

Ride Vehicle

Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure uses a trackless ride vehicle and was the third attraction of its kind to open at Walt Disney World, following Rise of the Resistance and Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway.

The beauty of a trackless vehicle is that it allows the attraction to operate without the classic limitations of a visible track. The vehicles can move forward, backward, sideways, and rotate as they travel through the scenes, making the ride feel spontaneous and unpredictable.

Vehicle positioning can vary, but every ride follows the same overall story and sequence of scenes.

The ride vehicles are in the shape of a rat, which signifies your transition from human to rodent form. They look something like the Tsum Tsum cartoon rats with oversized features.

Each vehicle has 2 rows of 3 people, for a total of 6 people per car.

Guests climb aboard these cute “rat-shaped” ride vehicles while they join Remy on a wild adventure through Gusteau’s restaurant!

Height Requirement

Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure has no minimum height requirement and is listed for guests of any height.

The Disneyland Paris version also has no height restrictions, and since they are the same ride, that’s what they decided at Disney World. There are many attractions with height requirements at Disney World, but this isn’t one of them.

How Scary Is the Ratatouille Ride?

If you don’t like frightening attractions, don’t worry: Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure is not designed as a scary ride. It is family-friendly and appeals to guests of all ages.

That being said, it can be surprisingly intense for some toddlers and sensitive guests. The attraction includes darkness, loud sounds, oversized objects, close-up screen imagery, quick directional movement, simulated falling, heat and water effects, and scenes where you are chased through the restaurant. The meat-cleaver scene can also startle very small children.

Most children should be fine and will absolutely love it, but kids who dislike dark indoor rides or large moving images may find Remy more intense than expected. If your children like Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway, that is a useful comparison.

Will this Ride Make Me Sick?

Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure is not an overly thrilling attraction, and there are no physical drops or inversions. However, guests prone to motion sickness may still find it bothersome because of the large moving screens and the ride vehicle’s movement.

The trackless vehicles move forward, backward, and side to side and rotate without a visible track. Several screen scenes simulate movement or falling while the vehicle is stationary or moving differently, which can create a disconnect for sensitive riders.

The removal of the 3D glasses and the sharper 2D presentation may make the visuals more comfortable for some guests, but it does not eliminate the possibility of motion sickness. A good gauge is how you feel on Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway, though we still feel slightly more nauseous on Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure.

Who Will Like Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure?

Most guests, from young children to teenagers and adults, should like Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure. It’s a family ride that appeals to all ages and will especially be a hit with kids and families, although sensitive children may find some scenes intense.

Even if you haven’t seen the Ratatouille film before, that’s ok. You don’t need to have any experience with the story of the film in order to enjoy the ride in EPCOT.

Does the Ratatouille Ride in EPCOT Use Boarding Groups?

No, it does not. Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure used boarding groups and the virtual queue system when it opened in October 2021. That system ended in January 2022, and the attraction now operates with a traditional standby queue. Guests do not need a boarding group to ride.

Does Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure Use the Lightning Lane System?

Yes. Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure is included with Lightning Lane Multi Pass as a Tier 1 selection at EPCOT. It is not currently sold as a separate Lightning Lane Single Pass.

Guests purchasing Multi Pass for EPCOT can make up to three advance selections. For the initial selections, they can choose one Tier 1 attraction and two Tier 2 attractions, or three Tier 2 attractions. Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure, Test Track, and Frozen Ever After are the current Tier 1 choices.

Eligible Disney Resort and select hotel guests can generally purchase beginning at 7:00 am Eastern Time seven days before check-in for the length of their stay, up to 14 days. Most other eligible guests can generally purchase three days before their park day or eligible ticket period.

After tapping into the first Multi Pass selection, guests can make another selection subject to availability. An early first return time can therefore be valuable, and additional Tier 1 attractions may become available after that first redemption, though they are never guaranteed.

Lightning Lane Premier Pass also includes one-time access to Remy’s without reserving an individual arrival window. However, its much higher per-person price makes it a specialized convenience product rather than the default recommendation for this attraction.

How Much Does Lightning Lane Cost for Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure?

EPCOT Multi Pass prices vary by date. The supported historical range in the current data is approximately $15 to $37 per person, plus tax, with an average around $23. The latest dated snapshot was $18 on August 31, 2026. These are planning examples rather than guaranteed 2027 prices, so always check My Disney Experience for your exact visit date before purchasing.

Do I Have to Pay to Ride Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure?

No. Standby access is included with valid EPCOT admission, so you do not need to purchase Lightning Lane access. Multi Pass is an optional way to reduce the time spent waiting, depending on availability.

Multi Pass can be especially useful if you plan to prioritize another attraction early in the day, such as Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, Frozen Ever After, or Test Track, and do not want to wait in a long standby line for Remy later. Remember that Frozen, Test Track, and Remy are all Tier 1, so you can reserve only one of those three in advance.

Does It Have a Single Rider Line?

Yes, Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure has a designated Single Rider entrance on the far-left side of the attraction’s main entrance.

However, the Single Rider line may not operate continuously. Check the My Disney Experience app or ask a Cast Member at the entrance before relying on it. When available, it is useful for eligible guests who do not mind being separated from their party, and it should not be used by anyone who needs to ride with a child or another member of the group.

Does It Have Rider Switch?

Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure ordinarily does not offer the standard Rider Switch service because it has no minimum height requirement and guests of any height can ride.

If a child or another member of the group chooses not to ride, ask a Cast Member at the entrance what options may be available rather than assuming the normal Rider Switch procedure applies.

Guest Accessibility

Guests with accessibility needs can experience Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure. A separate loading area gives riders additional time to board without disrupting the movement of the other vehicles.

A wheelchair-accessible vehicle is available, allowing guests to remain in their wheelchair during the attraction. Guests using an ECV must transfer to a wheelchair or to the ride vehicle. Handheld captioning may also be available for guests with hearing disabilities; ask a Cast Member for assistance.

Strollers are not permitted in the queue. Designated stroller parking is available near the attraction in the expanded France pavilion, so bring valuables with you and consider covering the stroller if rain is expected.

READ MORE: Disney Disability Access (DAS Pass)

What Characters are in the Ratatouille Ride?

If you’ve seen Disney and Pixar’s Ratatouille, you will recognize many of the characters in the EPCOT attraction. Some of the characters you can expect to find are:

• Remy
• Alfredo Linguini
• Emile
• Colette Tatou
• Auguste Gusteau
• Skinner
• and more

Ride Layout and Walkthrough

Now we are going to give you a walkthrough of Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure and share details and photos of every scene throughout the attraction.

Just as a warning, the below description is quite detailed so if you don’t want to know anything and would rather be surprised when visiting the attraction yourself, now is the time to skip ahead to the planning section of the post.

Ok, everyone ready? Let’s start outside the attraction first:

Outside the Attraction

To get to Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure, you first have to cross through the gorgeous expanded area of the France pavilion. Instead of continuing around World Showcase, stick to the right side of the pavilion along the water until you come to a large art-deco-inspired archway.

The Disney Imagineers do an incredible job here of taking you out of the real world-inspired Paris setting in the front, and dropping you into the middle of Remy’s version of Paris. That’s right, you’ve stepped over into the world of this cute little rat and are experiencing a fantasized Paris from his point of view.

The plaza is beautiful and evokes the feeling of a living, breathing space, with a strong resemblance to the “City of Light.” It’s wonderful during the day, but come here at night if you really want to be blown away.

The transition starts to become clearer the closer you get to the attraction, and little details are everywhere in the plaza including manholes with Remy’s face on them, silhouettes of him in windows, and the giant sign above the rooftops for Gusteau’s.

We think this space is a nice mix of a true-to-life city that harmonizes with World Showcase while also remaining lighthearted and fun, bringing out the spirit of Disney and Pixar animation and appealing to younger guests.

Our favorite detail though is the elegant fountain in the middle of the plaza, that is, well, covered in rats! It’s a lot cuter than it sounds believe me!

It’s very close to the fountain out in front of the Ratatouille attraction in Walt Disney Studios Park in Disneyland Paris, just done on a bigger and more dramatic scale.

The whole thing adds movement and life to the space, as Walt Disney always wanted in his parks.

The coolest effect is that water flows out constantly from the bottles, making it look like bottles of champagne are popping non-stop!

It’s also now very interesting to be standing on this side of the pavilion because you get a much closer view of the Eiffel Tower. I’m not sure it’s as true to scale from this angle, but we’ll let it slide.

As you are walking through the space, take the time to look up at the buildings and see the wonderful details on the roofs, chimneys, and in the windows.

Now we get a look at that absolutely stunning attraction marquee hanging over the entrance:

The colors are dark blue and gold and the design elements of the sign match that of its Disneyland Paris counterpart, Ratatouille: L’Aventure Totalement Toquée de Rémy. It also boasts an impressive 200 individual light bulbs across the letters and around the edge.

Of course, Chef Remy himself is sitting at the top and surrounded by some intricate gold leaf.

Now that you are done looking around the outside, it’s time to get in line and go ride!

Queue

The queue for Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure starts on the right side of the pavilion. It’s just past the delicious La Crêperie de Paris, which you absolutely must try if you like crepes (that should cover just about everyone then!).

The outdoor portion is covered, which helps keep guests out of the direct Florida sunlight and offers some protection when it starts raining.

Keeping with the theme, the iron overhangs are reminiscent of a structure you would find in Paris and are even slightly weathered, implying they’ve been here for a while.

Remy’s uses a traditional standby queue, so the amount of this area filled with guests depends on the current wait.

Here we are, the entrance to the ride. Notice how it’s made to look like the entrance to a theater and ticket booths out in front.

Here is a look at the signs above indicating the Single Rider line on the far-left side of the entrance:

and the Standby queue:

Another clue that we are in Remy’s version of Paris is the larger-than-life-sized poster of Skinner on the wall as you walk through.

The outdoor queue eventually leads indoors into a plain-looking room with wood panels and red wallpaper.

A closer look at the wallpaper reveals hidden Remys…

While the first part isn’t all that impressive, the next room will leave you speechless.

I don’t know exactly how the transition from the movie theater entrance works, but here we are up on the rooftops of the buildings we just saw outside.

This whole part of the queue is extremely well done with lots of cool details. The obvious one is the giant Gusteau’s sign lit up colorfully in the night sky which illuminates the surrounding walls. We also really like the glass window leading down to the interior below.

The lights are on in some of the smaller windows making the space feel “lived-in.”

The dark atmosphere and rooftop lights really work here and though we are not huge fans of the entire queue, this part was done flawlessly.

Even subtle details like the sounds of the cars going by and dogs barking on the Parisian streets below, add that extra magic that we have come to expect from a Disney attraction.

Make sure to look over some of the walls for views you otherwise wouldn’t see.

After the rooftop, you make your way in through one of the windows and into an artist’s studio.

This is just a random scene and not connected to the story in any way but it’s cool to imagine that this is how a studio in Paris would look. This part of the queue is new and exclusive to the Walt Disney World version.

In case our artist needs a snack while they work!

Cabinets line the wall which hold our artist’s painting supplies:

Some of the previous paintings are hanging on the wall down the hallway.

The latest masterpiece is an interactive painting hanging on the wall as you leave and gives safety information for the upcoming ride.

There is no longer a stop to pick up 3D glasses before boarding. Make your way over to the ride vehicle loading area, where Cast Members direct guests to the left or right side and assign them to vehicles.

Guests are split up into boarding groups before loading.

Let’s get in our vehicle…

The Ride

As your ride vehicle pulls up, the first thing you notice is it’s a rat! They are so cute though we don’t mind!

Each vehicle holds 6 guests, 3 in the front row and 3 in the back. It has a single lap bar restraint to keep you in, though it doesn’t really need it since there are no drops and you don’t travel all that fast.

The ride vehicles are trackless, similar to the systems used on Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway and Rise of the Resistance. The original Ratatouille attraction at Disneyland Paris opened first in 2014.

Instead of following a visible track, the vehicles are guided across the floor and can move and rotate into different positions. This makes the ride feel more spontaneous and unpredictable, as you will see.

As the cars pull away, you can even see the tails on the backs of the vehicles!

As the journey begins, you will see that you are back out on the rooftop only in a different area with many chimneys in view.

In the first scene, we join Chef Remy up above Gusteau’s restaurant as he is trying to decide what to make tonight for dinner. All of a sudden the glass breaks and you drop down into the restaurant below.

Don’t worry: the ride vehicles do not actually drop. It’s an effect on the screen that makes you feel like you are falling. There are no physical drops on this ride; the sensation is created through the screen imagery and vehicle movement.

Immediately, you find yourself in the middle of the chaos of the kitchen with chefs and waiters bustling about. You take it all in from a rat’s point of view and scurry under the tables to hide and to avoid getting stepped on.

The sharper, brighter 2D imagery is an improvement over the original 3D presentation, and not having to wear glasses makes the experience more comfortable. Still, the underlying ride is very screen-heavy.

At times, we find ourselves taken out of the moment since we can clearly see the floor and the other ride vehicles in front of the screens. It can still feel like parking in front of a big movie screen in each room and watching the action unfold.

We did like the water effect from the mop which is a nice touch.

As Linguini helps you escape the kitchen so you don’t get caught, you end up in the freezer. This is our favorite room during the ride since it is filled with actual props and not just looking at things on a screen.

We love looking at the gigantic jars of olives, salami, and fresh produce as we race by and try not to get caught by Skinner. This room feels a lot colder too, just like being in a freezer.

I wish Disney made a few more of the spaces like this instead of only using the screens, at least working them in a bit more in the other rooms.

As you leave the freezer, you make your way out into the dining room floor. This is just like the movie as well-dressed guests are seated and enjoying a finely prepared meal at Gusteau’s.

Things are going smoothly until Skinner sees you and then it’s time to high-tail it out of here!

Another cool scene in the ride is when you are underneath the furnace and it turns on. You actually feel the heat blazing on you which is well done.

The most exciting part of the ride is probably when you find yourself inside the walls and are running with the other rats away from Skinner. The fast motion through the tight holes in the walls gives you an invigorating feeling.

The last scene before the finale drops you into the kitchen and you scurry across the stove as all the other rats have now taken control of the food preparation.

The scene ends with a bang!

The final scene puts you in a big dining room where Remy and all his friends are welcoming you!

This room has some actual props, but most of the action is on the screen in front of you.

As you leave the room your vehicle makes its way to the unloading station.

That’s it, your ride is finished!

When Did Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure Open?

Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure opened to the public on October 1, 2021, along with the expanded France pavilion and La Crêperie de Paris.

The attraction was originally announced for “Summer 2020,” but the Walt Disney World closure and resulting construction and operational delays pushed its debut into 2021. From the outside, much of the attraction appeared substantially complete before it opened, which naturally led to questions about why Disney waited so long.

Attendance was still recovering while the parks operated with reduced capacity, and opening a major attraction during that period would have limited the number of guests able to experience it. Disney never provided a complete financial explanation for the timing, but waiting until attendance improved allowed Remy’s to receive a larger debut instead of opening quietly during an unusually restricted period.

The October 1 date was also the first day of the Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary celebration. Other projects intended for that general period, including TRON Lightcycle / Run, opened later, making Remy’s one of EPCOT’s most important additions for the anniversary kickoff.

Review

After riding both the original and updated versions at EPCOT, we can give our full review. We had already experienced Ratatouille: L’Aventure Totalement Toquée de Rémy in Disneyland Paris, so we knew what to expect because the two rides share the same core experience.

Our overall thought is that it’s a very fun ride and especially good for families. We love the ideas behind it: shrinking down to rat size, being chased through the restaurant, and seeing the kitchen from Remy’s perspective. That said, there are still a few things we’re not crazy about and feel could have been executed better.

The 2D conversion improved the visual clarity and added some physical details, but it did not fundamentally redesign the attraction or completely solve our concerns about the heavy reliance on screens.

What We Love about Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure

The Ride System – There is no doubt we prefer a trackless ride system to a traditional tracked ride. The whole thing is super smooth and though it can make you a bit dizzy sometimes, overall it makes the adventure much more exciting and unpredictable.

The Characters – Honestly, who doesn’t love Remy? He’s straight-up adorable, and so are all of his rat friends. It’s a fun time following them through the busy kitchen and trying to escape from Skinner. Some Audio-Animatronic characters would have been nice, though.

It’s Fun – While it does have some big flaws (more on those in a minute), you can’t deny it’s a fun time. The story feels genuine and true to the characters, and it has some moments of humor sprinkled in. While it’s not the most technologically advanced ride, there is no doubt you will leave with a smile on your face.

What Could Have Been Better

The Screens – Remy’s is highly reliant on screens for its special effects. The newer 2D imagery is sharper and brighter than the retired 3D version, and we think it is an improvement. I’m not against screens by any means, but they need to be used in a way that fully sells the illusion.

Even with the visual upgrade, seeing the other cars parked next to you and the floor in front of the screens can still ruin the effect. The way screens are blended into attractions such as Na’vi River Journey and Rise of the Resistance proves they can be an effective storytelling tool, but Remy’s still falls short of that level of immersion.

More Props – So besides the freezer scene, this ride is very short on actual, real-life objects in the ride. There are no audio animatronics and the lack of real-world props again makes it feel like you are watching a movie instead of being immersed in the adventure.

We get that this saves money. However, when you have a ride with obvious limitations in its original design, it would have been nice to see even more of those areas enhanced. The added props and lighting are welcome, but the attraction still could use more real-world elements and fewer stretches that feel like watching a movie.

Conclusion

Even though we do have some complaints about Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure, we still think it’s a fun ride and a great addition to EPCOT. The park was starving for more family-friendly rides, and we think it hits the mark by using company IP and integrating Disney characters into World Showcase while, at the same time, not completely compromising the integrity of EPCOT.

This is the way Disney is moving from now on, and while the original EPCOT is not coming back anytime soon, that doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy the successes the company brings us along the way.

As long as you aren’t expecting a groundbreaking E-Ticket attraction like Rise of the Resistance, or even Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway to a lower degree, we think you will be content with the way things came out on this ride. Since it is also a trackless ride, it will, unfortunately, get compared to those two often.

If it came to Disney World before those other two, it would likely be appreciated more than just compared.

The character Remy is adorable and we think the majority of guests will love following him through this light-hearted story. Overall, it’s a solid attraction and one that certainly merits visiting on just about every visit.

Wait Times and Crowds

Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure remains one of EPCOT’s most popular family attractions. It may not draw the same level of demand as Disney World’s biggest thrill rides, but its no-height-requirement format gives it broad appeal and keeps the standby line consistently busy.

For most of the year, Remy’s commonly has posted waits of approximately 40 to 50 minutes. Its broader average can be closer to 60 minutes because busier dates and peak periods pull that number higher.

During especially crowded periods, waits can climb into the 70-minute range and may approach 90 minutes. Those 70-to-90-minute waits are a better upper-end planning expectation than the two- and three-hour lines seen around the attraction’s opening.

Waits can rise quickly during the morning, especially after the first wave of International Gateway guests enters the queue. They often ease later in the day, but there is no guarantee, and attraction downtime can temporarily inflate the line after the ride reopens.

EPCOT’s size also matters. If the app suddenly shows a lower wait while you are across the park, it may take 10 to 20 minutes to reach France, and the posted time can increase before you arrive. It is usually better to group Remy’s with the France pavilion and nearby World Showcase plans than to crisscross the park chasing a temporary wait-time drop.

When planning your trip, make sure to consult our Disney World Crowd Calendar. There you will find the dates least likely to have peak attendance.

Touring Strategy & Rope Drop

At this point, we’ve ridden Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure dozens of times, and the best plan depends on your entrance, Early Theme Park Entry eligibility, other priorities, and whether you purchase Lightning Lane Multi Pass.

EPCOT Multi Pass prices vary by date. The supported historical range is approximately $15 to $37 per person, plus tax, with an average around $23. Check My Disney Experience for the exact price and available selections on your visit date.

Remy’s, Test Track, and Frozen Ever After are Tier 1 attractions, so you can reserve only one of those three in advance. Soarin’ Across America is generally the strongest Tier 2 choice. After tapping into your first Multi Pass selection, you can book another available attraction and are no longer limited by the original tier rule.

Multi Pass is especially useful if you plan to prioritize something else early, such as Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, Frozen Ever After, or Test Track, and want to avoid a long standby wait for Remy later. Guardians currently uses a standby queue and is also sold separately as a Lightning Lane Single Pass.

International Gateway Strategy

Guests entering through International Gateway have the strongest rope-drop position for Remy’s because the entrance is next to the France pavilion. This is most convenient for guests staying at EPCOT-area resort hotels such as Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club, Disney’s BoardWalk Resort, and the Swan and Dolphin, as well as guests arriving from Skyliner hotels.

If you are eligible for Early Theme Park Entry, go directly to Remy’s and then continue around World Showcase to Frozen Ever After. In that plan, Test Track is often the most logical advance Tier 1 Multi Pass selection.

Do not use a complicated transportation plan just to reach International Gateway if your hotel does not naturally provide access to it. The extra time, transportation uncertainty, and possible resort-access restrictions can outweigh the minutes saved at Remy’s.

Main Entrance Strategy

Guests entering through EPCOT’s main entrance should not walk across virtually the entire park just to rope drop Remy’s. Start with Test Track, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, or another front-of-park priority and reserve Remy’s as the Tier 1 Multi Pass selection if it is a must-do.

If you reserve Test Track or Frozen instead, look for Remy after tapping into the first selection, but do not count on same-day Tier 1 availability. Group Remy’s with the France pavilion and nearby World Showcase plans to avoid losing your line savings through backtracking.

Without Early Entry or Multi Pass

For off-site guests, late arrivals, families unable to manage an early morning, or anyone prioritizing another attraction first, Multi Pass becomes more valuable. If you do not buy it, plan to visit Remy when you are already near France, watch the posted wait, or try during the final portion of the park day.

A late ride can save time, but it may conflict with EPCOT’s nighttime spectacular. If the Single Rider line is operating and everyone using it is eligible and willing to split up, it can also be a useful backup.

Eligible guests can consider Extended Evening Hours when Remy’s is included on that date’s attraction list. Attraction availability can change, so check the current schedule rather than assuming it will operate.

What Time Do I Need to Get to EPCOT for Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure?

For Early Entry through International Gateway, we recommend arriving approximately 45 to 60 minutes before Early Entry begins. On a major holiday or especially busy date, arriving somewhat earlier can be worthwhile.

Main-entrance guests can use the same general arrival window, but they should start with an attraction nearer the front of the park instead of crossing EPCOT to reach Remy’s. General-admission guests without Early Entry should arrive well before the official opening, understanding that eligible hotel guests will already be inside.

You do not have to arrive early to ride Remy’s, but doing so—or using Multi Pass—can help you avoid the typical 40-to-50-minute wait and the 70-to-90-minute waits possible during especially busy periods.

Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure vs. Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway

Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure and Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway get a lot of comparisons because of the many similarities between the two attractions.

They were among Walt Disney World’s first trackless rides, both rely heavily on screen-based or projection technology for special effects, and both feature fan-favorite animated characters.

That being said, these two attractions are not created equal, and there are major differences between them.

Your touring plan should not be one-size-fits-all. International Gateway guests are in the best position to rope drop Remy’s, while main-entrance guests may be better off starting with Test Track or another nearby priority and reserving Remy through Multi Pass.

Queue – RRA. Neither attraction has a particularly interesting queue, though we have to give the nod to Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure here. While it has some empty spots and there are no audio-animatronics to keep guests entertained while waiting, we love the scene on the Parisian rooftops and it really sets the mood for your adventure.

Even though the Chinese Theater is iconic, there isn’t much to it on the inside, making this an easy choice.

Pre-Show – MMRR. Runaway Railway wins in this category since it’s the only of the two rides with a pre-show. It also happens that we really like it and always find ourselves singing “Nothing Can Stop Me Now” for hours after we leave.

Storytelling/Immersiveness – MMRR. This one is close. Both rides do a decent job with storytelling and make us feel involved. While we like the idea of being chased through the kitchen more, Runaway Railway does a better job executing it. Remy’s sharper 2D imagery is an improvement, but its standalone screens and visible neighboring vehicles can still break the immersion for us.

Thrills – RRA. Neither attraction is what you would call thrilling. The most thrilling scene between the two rides for us is the waterfall in MMRR, but it is very short and only lasts a few seconds. In Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure, however, most of the ride you are being chased so that excitement lasts longer.

Re-Rideability – MMRR. This one is pretty easy for us and we would very happily ride Runaway Railway over and over again. The ride is bigger and has more details and hidden gems worth looking at after many rides which are fun to find. Plus the projection technology doesn’t make you as nauseous as the screens in Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure do. After a few rides, you can really start to feel queasy.

Uniqueness and Fun Factor – MMRR. Both rides are fun, but we think Runaway Railway has the advantage here. The overall tone of the ride is more upbeat, and cheery, and while we love Remy, nobody can beat Mickey. Runaway Railway is also the more groundbreaking ride with seamless projection mapping, unlike anything we’ve seen before.

Remy’s is based on technology that was used almost a decade earlier and Disney has since created much more advanced attractions, so obviously there isn’t that same “wow” factor.

Overall, they are both really fun rides that we enjoy and are on our “must-do” lists of attractions when visiting EPCOT or Hollywood Studios, but Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway is the clear winner for us. The combination of better, more immersive storytelling, better re-rideability, and a higher fun factor puts the mouse out on top of the rat.

Should I Visit Disney World for Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure in 2027?

We definitely recommend experiencing Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure during a 2027 EPCOT visit. It remains one of the park’s best family attractions, and the updated 2D presentation gives returning guests a reason to ride again without the old 3D glasses.

The attraction is holding up well, and the sharper screens, improved lighting, and additional physical details make the current version better than the one that originally opened. It is still a screen-heavy ride rather than a groundbreaking E-Ticket, but it is a must-do for most families and fans of the film.

We wouldn’t make a separate trip to Disney World JUST for Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure as we suggested for Rise of the Resistance. However, if you are already planning an EPCOT day, it deserves a place near the top of your attraction list.

EPCOT’s major central transformation is complete, so the park is no longer the giant construction zone it once was. Future projects involving Spaceship Earth and the Imagination pavilion are still developing, but there is no reason to postpone a Remy visit solely because of them.

To get a better understanding, read our post on Which year is best to visit Disney World? There we break down the pros and cons to help you make the best decision.

Once you choose the year, we recommend reading our post on “When is the best time to visit Disney World?” We have a month-by-month ranking so you can compare them all and decide when to go.

FAQs

Overall, we like the Ratatouille franchise and think it’s a perfect fit in EPCOT’s France pavilion. This is a good example of adding Disney characters to EPCOT in a way that doesn’t feel overly forced, and we think it is a great addition.

If you are excited about Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure, there is even more in store in the coming years. Read about all the other new attractions coming to Disney World!

Your Thoughts

I want to know what you think about Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure ride…

• What are your thoughts on this new ride in EPCOT?
• Where does it rank on your list of new attractions?

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