Disney fans walking through EPCOT’s France Pavilion may soon notice new additions appearing inside Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure.
A newly filed Walt Disney Imagineering permit confirms that Disney plans to install additional set elements for the attraction, continuing a project that first began when the ride underwent its major 3D-to-2D conversion last year.
At first glance, it might seem like a minor update.
But for frequent EPCOT guests, this actually says a lot about how Disney feels about the attraction right now.
Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure has become one of EPCOT’s biggest people-eaters since opening in 2021. Families love it because it has no height requirement, the ride vehicles are smooth, and the attraction fits perfectly into the atmosphere of the France Pavilion.
Still, the attraction has received mixed reactions over the years due to its reliance on projection screens.
When the ride originally opened, guests wore 3D glasses throughout the experience. Disney later decided to remove the 3D effects entirely after years of complaints involving headaches, dizziness, and motion sickness.
The attraction reopened in November 2025 with brighter visuals and new 2D projection technology.
For many riders, the update improved the attraction immediately.
The images looked clearer, the ride felt easier on the eyes, and guests no longer had to deal with the awkward 3D glasses during the experience.
But the conversion also created a new challenge.
Without the added depth from the glasses, some of the screen-based scenes became easier to notice. Guests could more clearly see where physical sets ended and projection screens began.
That is likely where these new set elements come into play.
Disney previously stated that more props and lighting enhancements would arrive after the ride reopened, and this permit strongly suggests that installation process is finally moving forward.
Fans who have followed updates from Disneyland Paris already suspected this would happen. Disney reportedly added additional physical props and lighting effects overseas to help the environments feel more immersive after the 2D conversion.
Now EPCOT appears to be receiving similar treatment.
Some guests have already reported seeing oversized kitchen props, enhanced environmental details, and subtle lighting effects added throughout portions of the ride.
Those smaller additions may help hide screen edges while making scenes feel more layered and believable.
And honestly, that is something Disney attractions have always done well.
The company knows how important environmental storytelling can be. Sometimes a few practical props or lighting tricks can completely change how guests experience an attraction.
It is also worth noting that Disney continues investing in EPCOT overall.
The park has spent years evolving into a more attraction-heavy destination. Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind transformed the front half of the park, while World Showcase continues adding more experiences that encourage guests to spend longer in each pavilion.
Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure plays a huge role in that strategy.
The attraction pulls large crowds into the back of the park every single day, and Disney clearly wants to keep the ride operating at a high level.
At this point, Disney has not announced when guests will officially see all the new additions completed. The permit timeline reportedly stretches into next year, so updates may appear little by little over time.
Either way, it is becoming increasingly clear that Disney still views Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure as one of EPCOT’s most important attractions moving forward.
