Ratatouille Is Going 2D In Both Disneyland Paris and EPCOT

Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure is experiencing a sudden, not wholly unexpected, but very welcome change in EPCOT next month. Quietly announcing a short ride closure in the My Disney Experiences App, the ride will be having a 4 day downtime during which time the ride experience will change significantly.

Just like it’s Disneyland Paris counterpart, Ratatouille: L’Aventure Totalement Toquee de Remy, Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure is being changed from a 3D ride experience to a 2D ride experience. Glasses will no longer be needed!

Read on to find out everything about the Disneyland Paris changes and the EPCOT changes, including the closure dates and why this change is definitely a good thing.

Key Dates At A Glance

Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure, EPCOT: 10th - 13th November 2025 inclusive

L’Aventure Totalement Toquee de Remy, Walt Disney Studios Park:13th October 2025 until Spring 2026

Disneyland Paris Ratatouille

On L’Aventure Totalement Toquee de Remy closed on 13th October 2025 and will be closed until Spring 2026. The rides reopening looks set to coincide with the park’s broader transformation into Disney Adventure World.

During the closure, Disney’s Imagineering team in Paris is carrying out a full technical and creative refresh. This includes replacing all projection equipment with state-of0the-art digital projectors, updating the attractions media to higher quality visuals, and making the permanent switch to 2D. So no more glasses!

Upon its reopening there will be enhanced lighting, new set pieces, an larger than life props designed to make the rat-sized world of Remy feel more immersive and tangible. Disney describes the overhaul as a chance to “modernise” the experience and improve the sense of scale and realism, ensuring the attraction continues to feel fresh.

Walt Disney World’s Ratatouille

From 10th November to 13th November Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure in EPCOT in Walt Disney World will be closed as it transitions from a 3D ride experience to a 2D ride experience. This brief change will see visuals changed to 2D, and new props and lighting brought into the queue line and the attraction.

Here’s the official line in the My Disney Experiences App:

Making Changes To Disney Itineraries

Disneyland Paris: Walt Disney Studio Parks

Tweak your plans slightly to get the most out of your Paris Disneyland time. With Ratatouille closed, Walt Disney Studios Park is temporarily losing one of its biggest family-friendly draws. One option is to shift your itinerary to spend more of your day in Disneyland Park, where there’s still plenty to do for all ages, like Phantom Manor and Big Thunder Mountain.

While in Walt Disney Studios Park, soon to be Disney Adventure World, shift your itinerary to focus on the attractions that are going to define the new Adventure World line-up:

• Avengers Assemble: Flight Force and Spider-Man W.E.B. Adventure both use cutting-edge tech and appeal to similar thrill levels as Ratatouille.

• Plan to catch the Avengers Campus shows and character encounters.

These should help to give your day that same mix of storytelling and innovation you’d expect from Remy’s ride.

Walt Disney World: EPCOT

The ride closure at EPCOT is unlikely to have a huge impact on your holiday from the UK unless you are only planning to visit EPCOT for one day on one of the dates the ride is closed. For those of you with a UK Magic Ticket, adjust your itinerary to experience Ratatouille around the ride closure dates.

Expect the closure to increase the queues for other popular rides during rope drop. The side entrance of EPCOT will be quieter so might be worth heading to if you want to rope drop Frozen Ever After.

Will 2D Make The Ride Feel Less Immersive?

Possibly one of the main concerns fans have is that the ride will feel less immersive experienced in 2D. This is possibly why Disney are bringing in larger props, to enhance that feeling of being low to the ground like a rat.

The long downtime in Paris on L’Aventure Totalement Toquee de Remy suggests that there is a focus on completely overhauling the ride to ensure that immersive feeling remains. Conversely, the fast turnaround time at EPCOT may suggest it is mainly the screen that is being altered, for now.

The uncertainty about the changes to the ride experience is leaving ride fans divided.

Why The Move To 2D Is Controversial

This change is proving to be a controversial one amongst Disney fans. Ratatouille is a ride with high wait times in both Paris and Orlando, because the ride is so beloved. So let’s take a look at what some of the controversial sticking points are.

The reach out and grab it elements of the ride is something fans are concerned about losing. Swapping to a 2D experience maybe make for sharper images, but without the headline act will the ride loose the ‘wow’ experience fans adore?

Plus there is some nostalgic attachment going on. The attraction launched as a 3D experience and many UK visitors to both Walt Disney Studios Park and EPCOT have treasured memories of those experiences. A switch clashes with those nostalgic memories, and loosing the glasses is a loss that some found part of the fun of the ride.

This change is part of a wider conversation that fans are having about perceived Disney cost cutting. While prices continue to rise, this change is seen by some as a downgrade, and operational savings cuts rather than enhancing the guest experience to provide comfort and consistency as Disney claim.

The bottom line here is simple. If the promised new physical props and lighting convincingly deepen the the immersion, most fans will come to see the trade as a win. If not, the if 3D’s “wow” factor may dominate the conversation.

This move is controversial because people love this ride so much. In both Disneyland Paris and Walt Disney World this ride has high wait times.

Why Disney Could Be Ditching 3D Ride Experiences

3D experiences are amazing, especially when done right in just the right setting but a moving ride vehicle just doesn’t give that perfect experience every time. It’s impossible. Plus, for some guests 3D is actually more of hindrance than an elevated experience.

From causing motion sickness for guests, or trying to fit glasses over glasses, to wreaking havoc while you get kids to put on and keep on glasses, 3D ride experiences have significant downsides.

For some guests Ratatouille rides in both Disneyland Paris and Walt Disney World are a no go because they cause motion sickness. The combination of uneven depth effects and screen motion is enough to trigger motion sickness. Removing the 3D component will more than likely make this ride better for those guests, removing the motion sickness.

Another big reason for the change could be an attempt to bring down queue times a little. Reducing the operational process of the ride by removing the 3D glasses, which need replacing and cleaning, plus the repeated visual calibrations that are required to keep the 3D sharp, should make the ride easier to manage.

Our Take

For UK guests, especially people with glasses wearers or anyone prone to queasiness, 2D is a win. The comfort boost, plus clearer imagery and more physical scenery should make Remy feel smoother, sharper and more consistent. If you loved the 3D pop-outs, you’ll miss a party trick or two, but the trade-off is a ride that’s easier on both eyes and tummies. It’s probably going to end up being a smart move for a broad-audience attraction.