Disney Continues Altering Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure Following 2D Conversion

EPCOT guests may soon notice new changes inside one of the park’s busiest attractions.

Disney has officially filed a new permit tied to Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure, signaling that additional set pieces and props are on the way to the popular France Pavilion ride. While the attraction already went through a major update last year, it looks like Walt Disney Imagineering is still not finished adjusting the experience.

For many Disney fans, this is actually welcome news.

Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure has remained one of EPCOT’s highest-demand attractions ever since it opened, but the ride has also been one of the park’s more divisive additions. Some guests absolutely love the oversized kitchen environments and trackless ride system, while others have criticized the heavy use of projection screens.

That conversation became even louder after Disney removed the attraction’s 3D effects in late 2025.

At the time, Disney temporarily closed the ride to convert it from 3D to 2D projection technology. The company said the change would create sharper visuals and a more comfortable experience for guests who struggled with motion sickness or headaches while wearing the glasses.

Most guests agreed the ride became easier to enjoy afterward.

Still, removing the 3D glasses also exposed some of the attraction’s screen transitions more clearly. Without the glasses creating extra depth, some scenes suddenly felt more obvious to riders.

Disney appears to know that.

According to the permit, Imagineering hired Icarus Exhibits to install new set elements inside the attraction. Disney has not confirmed exactly what guests will see, but previous statements hinted at additional props and lighting enhancements being added after the 2D conversion reopened.

Fans who follow Disney park updates closely have already spotted some small changes over the past several months. Guests have mentioned oversized food props, lighting tweaks, and environmental details that appear designed to better blend physical sets with the digital screens.

It may not sound like a huge deal, but these details can make a major difference on a Disney attraction.

Some of Disney’s best rides work because guests stop noticing where the technology begins and ends. That illusion matters, especially on a ride like Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure, where riders are supposed to feel as though they have shrunk down into Rémy’s chaotic kitchen world.

The continued updates also show just how important the attraction has become for EPCOT.

Before Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure opened, World Showcase lacked many rides that appealed to younger families. The addition of the attraction helped spread crowds deeper into the park while giving families another major ride option outside the front half of EPCOT.

Now, the France Pavilion often feels packed for most of the day.

Lightning Lane reservations disappear quickly, standby waits regularly climb, and the area surrounding the attraction stays busy from morning through evening.

Disney clearly sees value in continuing to improve the experience rather than leaving it untouched after the 2D overhaul.

Right now, Disney has not announced when the new props will officially debut. The permit reportedly extends into 2027, which could mean the work happens gradually instead of all at once.

That may actually benefit guests.

A long closure for Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure would create a huge operational problem for EPCOT, especially during festivals and holiday seasons when crowd levels spike.

Instead, Disney may slowly install new additions while keeping the attraction open.

And honestly, that probably works best for everyone visiting EPCOT this summer.