Disney World’s new ‘Ratatouille’ ride shrinks riders to rodent size
One size fits all.
You still have to be a certain height to ride this ride, but everyone’s reduced to the same size on Disney World’s new “Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure.” The attraction “shrinks” riders down to rodent-size proportions for a wild, immersive trip. An unofficial POV teaser of the epic new experience has racked up over 177,000 views since it dropped last week.
Based on Pixar’s acclaimed 2007 animated flick “Ratatouille,” the dazzling ride invites guests to board rat-shaped vehicles for a tour through chef Gusteau’s kitchen as Remy and his rodent pals attempt to pilfer ingredients for a vermin-size feast. A combination of computer effects and large-scale models of everyday items make visitors feel as if they’re seeing the world from a rat’s perspective.
The ride was unveiled as part of a new extended section of the Epcot Center’s France Pavilion, Entertainment Weekly reported. Other attractions include a quaint Parisian-style street and a new restaurant, La Crêperie de Paris, which serves sweet crepes, gluten-friendly buckwheat galettes and even French hard cider.
Epcot Center is currently undergoing a major overhaul, with plans for an outdoor area based on “Moana,” a “Soul”-inspired jazz exhibit at the American Adventure pavilion and a “Guardians of the Galaxy” roller coaster in the former “Ellen’s Energy Adventure” show building.
“Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure” officially opens to the public on Oct. 1. Those who can’t wait until then — or live abroad — can hit up the 2014 iteration of the ride at Disneyland Paris, which is entitled “Ratatouille: Remy’s Totally Crazy Adventure.”
