The kitchen is officially closed—at least for now.
As of October 2025, Disneyland Paris has shuttered Ratatouille: L’Aventure Totalement Toquée de Rémy, the anchor attraction of the France-themed area in Walt Disney Studios Park. The closure is part of a planned multi-month renovation, which Disney is calling a “major enhancement project.” It’s scheduled to last through Spring 2026 and comes as the park prepares to rebrand itself as Disney Adventure World.
Normally, a standard refurbishment at an international Disney park wouldn’t register as a headline-grabber in the U.S. market. But this isn’t just any attraction. The Ratatouille ride at Disneyland Paris is the original version of Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure, which was cloned and ported nearly scene-for-scene to EPCOT in Walt Disney World.
DLP Report shared a photo of the now boarded up attraction, “Ratatouille is now closed until early 2026 for a major refurbishment that will align the Attraction to its US counterpart with new set pieces, technical refreshes and the addition of an artist workshop in the queue.”
🔧 Ratatouille is now closed until early 2026 for a major refurbishment that will align the Attraction to its US counterpart with new set pieces, technical refreshes and the addition of an artist workshop in the queue. pic.twitter.com/KEQ5mVAEPM
— DLP Report (@DLPReport) October 13, 2025
What’s Changing in Paris?
According to Disneyland Paris, the ride’s temporary closure will allow for significant visual and technical upgrades to the attraction. Among the confirmed changes:
Enhanced Queue Experience
A new pre-show area will be added to the queue, themed to a Parisian artist’s studio. Disney released concept art of the scene, which includes canvas-covered walls, artist tools, scattered fruit baskets, and subtle rat-sized easter eggs. Notably, this resembles elements already in place at EPCOT’s version—suggesting Disney may be aligning the experiences more closely.
Scenic & Projection Enhancements
Inside the ride, show scenes will receive “larger-than-life props and set pieces,” designed to heighten the feeling of being miniaturized to Remy’s size. These physical enhancements are meant to balance out the attraction’s heavy reliance on screens.
Also on the way are new state-of-the-art video projectors and refreshed digital media. The video content is being optimized for 2D display, and that leads to the biggest change of all…
No More 3D Glasses
When Ratatouille: L’Aventure Totalement Toquée de Rémy reopens in Spring 2026, it will no longer use 3D glasses. The entire attraction will be presented in 2D projection.
This is part of a broader shift happening across the themed entertainment industry. Universal Studios began moving away from 3D several years ago, eliminating glasses-based systems from rides like Forbidden Journey, Minion Mayhem, and Skull Island: Reign of Kong. Even Epic Universe, Universal’s newest Orlando park, has zero traditional 3D attractions.
Disney has taken longer to pivot, but signs of change have been emerging. Paris has quietly been testing the 2D version of the Ratatouille ride since 2019, gauging guest feedback during limited runs. Reportedly, guest satisfaction improved—especially among those prone to motion sickness or inconvenienced by needing to wear glasses over glasses.
Operational and Guest Experience Benefits
Beyond the visuals, the shift from 3D to 2D has practical implications:
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Fewer maintenance headaches: 3D projection systems often require more frequent calibration and upkeep.
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Lower operational costs: No more collecting, cleaning, and replacing 3D glasses (especially when they “disappear” in guests’ pockets).
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Smoother guest throughput: One less thing to hand out, manage, and collect improves efficiency.
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Reduced motion sickness: For guests sensitive to motion-based simulation, 3D often makes symptoms worse.
And from a purely experiential standpoint, many fans argue that 3D simply doesn’t add much value unless executed perfectly. Minor misalignments in projection can quickly break the immersion. 2D, by contrast, is more consistent and often more comfortable for broader audiences.
Will EPCOT Follow the Same Recipe?
That’s the big question.
The version of Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure in EPCOT’s France Pavilion opened in 2021 and is essentially a direct port of the Paris ride. The fact that the Paris ride is undergoing this kind of update—complete with 2D conversion, new scenic elements, and visual enhancements—has led many to wonder if Florida’s version is next.
The truth? There’s no official confirmation, but it’s not outside the realm of possibility.
From a technical standpoint:
Yes, EPCOT’s version could switch to 2D relatively quickly. A full-blown refurbishment might be needed to swap projectors or update show media, but the conversion could also be done more subtly over time, especially during overnight maintenance cycles.
There’s also a precedent here: Walt Disney World has quietly removed 3D from certain shows or switched media formats with little or no announcement before.
From a strategic standpoint:
However, it’s not clear whether WDW leadership would prioritize this update. Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure is still a fairly new addition to the park, and Disney may be reluctant to allocate budget or risk extended downtime while EPCOT is still rebounding from years of construction disruptions.
If anything, this may be a “wait and see” situation—watch how the updated ride performs in Paris, monitor guest feedback, and determine whether there’s a business case for updating EPCOT’s version.
Is This the Fix the Ride Needed?
Let’s be honest: not everyone agrees on the Ratatouille ride’s value.
Fans of the attraction appreciate its whimsical tone, accessible ride system, and family-friendly approach. But critics argue that the experience feels flat and screen-heavy, lacking the tactile, dimensional storytelling that Disney has historically done best.
The addition of more physical props and set pieces in Paris could go a long way toward addressing that. If the ride can maintain its kinetic energy while grounding guests more in the physical space—rather than relying on screens for most of the heavy lifting—it has a better shot at becoming a lasting classic.
The closure of Ratatouille: L’Aventure Totalement Toquée de Rémy marks a turning point for both Disneyland Paris and the ride’s global legacy. While the enhancements are welcome, they also invite scrutiny of the EPCOT version and raise broader questions about the future of 3D in Disney parks.
For now, the spotlight is on Paris. But don't be surprised if Remy’s kitchen in Florida starts heating up soon, too.
