DaveInTN 3,247 Posted June 26, 2017 Report Share Posted June 26, 2017 What do you all think about the rumors of a new ride coming to France? Bogus or real? Or are you like me and don't really give a rats a$$ (pun intended)? http://wdwnt.com/blog/2017/06/breaking-permit-filed-rumored-ratatouille-ride-france-epcot/ BradyBzLyn...Mo 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted June 26, 2017 Report Share Posted June 26, 2017 Epcot deserves an upgrade for it's 40th. I'm looking forward to the changes. I don't hold my breath on ANY rumors until the construction walls go up :) Beckers 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
keith_h 420 Posted June 26, 2017 Report Share Posted June 26, 2017 Never saw the movie so can't say if it is a good or bad idea. At least the theme fits with the proposed area and isn't replacing a classic like what happened with the Maelstrom. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beckers 1,136 Posted June 26, 2017 Report Share Posted June 26, 2017 I've watched the video on YouTube and it looks pretty cool! It's not a boat ride so that right there is exciting. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beckers 1,136 Posted June 26, 2017 Report Share Posted June 26, 2017 17 minutes ago, mouseketab.....Carol said: Epcot deserves an upgrade for it's 40th. I'm looking forward to the changes. I don't hold my breath on ANY rumors until the construction walls go up :) Exactly Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted June 26, 2017 Report Share Posted June 26, 2017 I believe it. Epcot needs help. It's certainly within the latest M.O. of Disney to clone a ride. But, don't anyone get too excited about this. I rode the Ratatouille ride when I visited Disneyland Paris. It's OK, but it relies heavily on the use of screens. I'm not a big fan. TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted June 26, 2017 Report Share Posted June 26, 2017 I can see it happening and agree that Epcot definitely needs some love. I'd imagine it would be easier to replicate an existing ride from another park than start from scratch. And bringing Frozen to Norway would seem to set the stage for the movies making more appearances in World Showcase. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lightbikes 73 Posted June 26, 2017 Report Share Posted June 26, 2017 Ratatouille?????? Where would they shoehorn that in? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LONE-STAR 370 Posted June 26, 2017 Report Share Posted June 26, 2017 5 hours ago, BradyBzLyn...Mo said: I can see it happening and agree that Epcot definitely needs some love. I'd imagine it would be easier to replicate an existing ride from another park than start from scratch. And bringing Frozen to Norway would seem to set the stage for the movies making more appearances in World Showcase. Then National Treasure should come to the American pavilion. lightbikes and BradyBzLyn...Mo 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
h2odivers...Ray 952 Posted June 26, 2017 Report Share Posted June 26, 2017 I watched a YouTube video and it looks kind of cool. I would love to see it added to Epcot. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
h2odivers...Ray 952 Posted June 26, 2017 Report Share Posted June 26, 2017 1 hour ago, lightbikes said: Ratatouille?????? Where would they shoehorn that in? They would probably have to get rid of Impressions of France. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted June 27, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2017 If you look at the images in the linked article there is plenty of room without getting rid of impressions. Sent from my handheld doohickie Quote Link to post Share on other sites
h2odivers...Ray 952 Posted June 27, 2017 Report Share Posted June 27, 2017 5 minutes ago, DaveInTN said: If you look at the images in the linked article there is plenty of room without getting rid of impressions. Sent from my handheld doohickie Definitely enough room for an attraction. Heck there is enough room for another country's pavilion. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted June 27, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2017 Definitely enough room for an attraction. Heck there is enough room for another country's pavilion. I vote for a second German pavilion. We could use 2 Octoberfest restaurants and 2 caramel shops. Sent from my handheld doohickie lightbikes, BradyBzLyn...Mo, TN22.....Brady and 1 other 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
caveat lector 181 Posted June 27, 2017 Report Share Posted June 27, 2017 Epcot is definitely being neglected. Having an asset, with infrastructure in place, not delivering on the top line should get the suits attention. Even a modest increase in attendence, has a multiplying effect on the vendors, shops, and food. No brainer. Shorter answer: yep, I see improvements coming epcot. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
keith_h 420 Posted June 27, 2017 Report Share Posted June 27, 2017 11 hours ago, DaveInTN said: I vote for a second German pavilion. We could use 2 Octoberfest restaurants and 2 caramel shops. Sent from my handheld doohickie Great idea. We could call one East Germany and the other West Germany. To keep everything in true to Disney standards they could be separated by a construction wall. Avatab.... Steve, DaveInTN and BradyBzLyn...Mo 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted June 27, 2017 Report Share Posted June 27, 2017 Don't forget that next month is the big D23 Expo that they hold every other year in Anaheim. Now that the new stuff at Animal Kingdom is done, and the Star Wars Lands are underway, it's time for a big announcement of a multi-year project at WDW. I expect big announcements about what's coming to Epcot. This addition to the France pavilion will probably be on the list. TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TN22.....Brady 22 Posted June 27, 2017 Report Share Posted June 27, 2017 58 minutes ago, Tri-Circle-D said: Don't forget that next month is the big D23 Expo that hey hold every other year in Anaheim. Now that the new stuff at Animal Kingdom is done, and the Star Wars Lands are underway, it's time for a big announcement of a multi-year project at WDW. I expect big announcements about what's coming to Epcot. This addition to the France pavilion will probably be on the list. TCD Sounds like you might have some insider knowledge Quote Link to post Share on other sites
djsamuel 322 Posted June 27, 2017 Report Share Posted June 27, 2017 Friends of mine who work in technical areas at Epcot have been told construction starts in September and there will be announcements made at D23. Maintenance on Universe of Energy has pretty much stopped and some parts have already been removed. More is planned than just the Guardians of the Galaxy change. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted June 27, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2017 Any chance that the permits are simply related to work for the gondola system? Sent from my handheld doohickie Quote Link to post Share on other sites
djsamuel 322 Posted June 27, 2017 Report Share Posted June 27, 2017 I think the permits for the gondola system were issued a month or two ago. From what I remember, there were no Gondola related structures within the World Showcase. Of course I could be totally wrong, but I have stayed at a Holiday Inn Express. BradyBzLyn...Mo 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted June 27, 2017 Report Share Posted June 27, 2017 21 hours ago, LONE-STAR said: Then National Treasure should come to the American pavilion. Ooh - that's a fun idea! 18 hours ago, h2odivers...Ray said: Definitely enough room for an attraction. Heck there is enough room for another country's pavilion. That would be great. I vote for something tropical (and not just because I like rum). 4 hours ago, djsamuel said: Friends of mine who work in technical areas at Epcot have been told construction starts in September and there will be announcements made at D23. Maintenance on Universe of Energy has pretty much stopped and some parts have already been removed. More is planned than just the Guardians of the Galaxy change. Ooh... exciting! Guess I'm going to have to make a point of stalking twitter when D23 rolls around. Is anyone here going?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AuburnJen 777 Posted June 28, 2017 Report Share Posted June 28, 2017 On 6/26/2017 at 7:47 PM, DaveInTN said: If you look at the images in the linked article there is plenty of room without getting rid of impressions. Sent from my handheld doohickie I thought it was supposed to be put between Morocco and France? Has that changed? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
h2odivers...Ray 952 Posted June 28, 2017 Report Share Posted June 28, 2017 8 hours ago, AuburnJen said: I thought it was supposed to be put between Morocco and France? Has that changed? No. It looks like it could/will be between France and morocco. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
keith_h 420 Posted June 28, 2017 Report Share Posted June 28, 2017 It looks like it is going into one of the areas originally intended to hold an expansion country so there should be plenty of room for a decent sized ride and Ratatouille shop. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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