Credit: DisneyDisneyland Paris has officially shut the doors to Ratatouille: L’Aventure Totalement Toquée de Rémy, better known to many fans as Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure—or simply “The Rat Ride.” The closure marks the beginning of what Disney is calling a “major renovation” at Walt Disney Studios Park, with the updated attraction set to reopen in Spring 2026.
While Disneyland Paris refurbishments don’t often grab international headlines, this one is drawing considerable attention for one very big reason: this is the exact same ride that was cloned at EPCOT in Walt Disney World just a few years ago.
So, what’s on the menu for this major overhaul? And could similar upgrades make their way stateside? Let’s dig in.
Ratatouille Ride Closes for Refurbishment at Disneyland Paris
Disneyland Paris made the announcement earlier this month, confirming that Ratatouille: L’Aventure Totalement Toquée de Rémy would close in October 2025 for a large-scale refurbishment. The attraction first opened in 2014 and was considered a massive win for the resort at the time—serving as the first-ever trackless dark ride in the park and bringing in desperately needed crowds to what was then a struggling Walt Disney Studios Park.
Now, just over a decade later, Disney is putting the attraction back in the oven to freshen it up with technical improvements, scenic enhancements, and new storytelling elements.
According to Disney, the renovation is being led by Walt Disney Imagineering Paris in collaboration with the park’s creative team, with an aim to enhance the guest experience while preserving the charm and storytelling that made the ride a hit in the first place.
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?
1. Enhanced Queue Experience
Guests will encounter a brand-new queue scene designed to look like a Parisian artist’s studio. Concept art shows walls adorned with canvases, splashes of paint, and baskets of fruit—suggesting that our rat-sized friends may be up to more culinary chaos behind the scenes.
Interestingly, this addition bears a strong resemblance to queue elements already included in the EPCOT version of the attraction. It seems Disney is harmonizing the experiences, while still tailoring the Paris ride with unique touches.
2. Upgraded Visuals & Set Pieces
The reimagined attraction will feature new projections, enhanced video quality, and larger-than-life props that better immerse riders in the world of Remy. According to Disney, these oversized physical elements are designed to reinforce the core illusion of the attraction: that guests have been shrunk to the size of a rat and dropped into the bustling kitchen at Gusteau’s.
The addition of more tangible set pieces could be a big improvement—one that addresses a common critique that the attraction relies too heavily on screen-based effects.
3. Goodbye to 3D Glasses
Perhaps the most notable change? The new version of the Rat Ride will permanently switch to 2D projection, eliminating the need for 3D glasses.
This is a significant move and one that mirrors broader industry trends. Universal has already started moving away from 3D, phasing it out of rides like Despicable Me: Minion Mayhem, Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey, and others. Epic Universe, Universal’s newest park, launched with no traditional 3D attractions at all.
Disneyland Paris has been testing a 2D version of the Ratatouille ride off and on since 2019, and guest feedback has reportedly favored the change. Removing 3D also reduces maintenance, lowers operational costs, and eliminates potential discomfort for guests who wear prescription glasses or are prone to motion sickness.
Will Walt Disney World Follow?
Naturally, the big question for Disney fans in the U.S. is this: Will EPCOT’s version of the Ratatouille ride get these same upgrades?
While no official announcement has been made, it’s worth noting that Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure at EPCOT is a direct clone of the Paris attraction. When the ride was imported to the France Pavilion in 2021, it arrived with very few changes.
So, could we see a similar update in Florida?
Technically, yes.
Switching from 3D to 2D projection could theoretically be done overnight. It would likely require upgraded projectors and calibration, but nothing that demands a full year-long closure. It’s possible Walt Disney World has already tested the 2D version in limited capacity—though that hasn’t been publicly confirmed.
Realistically? Maybe, but not soon.
EPCOT just came out of an extended period of construction, and Disney may be hesitant to take any additional attractions offline. Despite its flaws, Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure remains popular with families and is still relatively new by Walt Disney World standards.
However, down the line, it’s entirely possible that Imagineering will roll out similar enhancements, especially if guest response to the revamped Paris version is strong.
Why It Matters
While the Ratatouille ride was once seen as a technical marvel, the shine has worn off a bit over the years. Fans have increasingly called out the attraction for its heavy reliance on screens and a lack of fully immersive, physical environments.
This renovation in Paris appears to be a direct response to that feedback, with a pivot toward more tactile elements, better projections, and a smoother overall experience.
By removing the 3D component, enhancing sets, and improving the queue, Disney is aiming to elevate the ride from a “solid family attraction” to something more timeless and immersive.
Whether that effort will be replicated at Walt Disney World remains to be seen—but if the updated version receives rave reviews in 2026, it may just be a matter of time.
Ratatouille: L’Aventure Totalement Toquée de Rémy’s closure is a big deal—not just for Disneyland Paris, but potentially for EPCOT and even the broader direction of Disney’s ride design philosophy. It reflects a growing industry trend away from 3D effects and toward richer, more physically grounded storytelling.
And frankly? That’s a good thing.
If Disney can keep the charm and whimsy of the Rat Ride while enhancing the visuals, environments, and comfort of the overall experience, this could be one refurbishment that truly pays off.
Stay tuned—we’ll be watching closely to see what’s next for Remy, both in Paris and at Walt Disney World.