Guests looking to buy unique gifts celebrating World Showcase countries are in luck today! Just one day after we noticed reopening prep work, three EPCOT stores have reopened. At the Italy Pavilion, La Gemma Elegante and Il Bel Cristallo are once again open. Aux Vins de France also reopened today in the France Pavilion. Let’s … Read more
A series of denim Loungefly items featuring Marie from The Aristocats arrived today at Walt Disney World. The series includes a mini backpack, a small crossbody purse, and a wallet. Each item features embroidered Marie artwork and a pink ribbon tied in a bow. We found these inside the France Pavilion at EPCOT. Denim Loungefly … Read more
Bonjour from the France Pavilion at EPCOT. Today we found these amazing new Minnie Mouse ear headbands featuring a Paris theme. These are the third Paris-themed ear headbands. Earlier this summer we found macaron ears and Eiffel Tower styles. The ear headband features a pink satin bow with tulle, sequined black ears, a pink feather, … Read more
Greetings, World Travelers from another beautiful day here at EPCOT! We’re soaking in the last few days of the longest International Food & Wine Festival ever, and having all of our favorite dishes one last time before the Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays starts next week. We found some fun new things … Read more
On the heels of rumors of a delayed grand opening, Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products Chairman Josh D’Amaro has confirmed today that Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure will be opening in 2021 at the France Pavilion expansion in EPCOT. The announcement was made during today’s IAAPA Expo 2020 keynote presentation. No additional details were revealed during the … Read more
Bonjour again! While signs point to a 2021opening, we don’t know exactly when Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure and the France Pavilion expansion will finally open at EPCOT… but like a bicyclist at the Tour de France, work is racing to the finish line. Let’s take a look! As we headed out on the Disney Skyliner, we … Read more
On the heels of rumors of a delayed grand opening, we’ve noticed a number of developments hinting at the fact that Disney may have fast-tracked Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure inside the France Pavilion expansion at EPCOT. Our latest look at the pavilion showed that the area was practically ready to open, with even the finest details, … Read more
With the sign for Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure finally installed, all signs point to construction wrapping up on the France Pavilion expansion at EPCOT. The finishing touches are being added to the area, so let’s take a trip on the Disney Skyliner and see what’s nouveau! The walkway from the original pavilion is fully paved, awaiting … Read more
The little chef has done it again! The official attraction marquee for Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure has been installed inside the France Pavilion expansion at EPCOT. The dark blue and gold marquee is outfitted with 200 individual light bulbs. So far, many of the design elements for Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure have matched that of its Disneyland … Read more
Work on the France Pavilion’s expansion at EPCOT continues, with small details being added and altered every day. After awnings were added to the exterior of La Creperie de Paris, a final awning has been added above the entrance. The cobblestone street is currently blocked off with cones, while a construction vehicle is parked nearby. … Read more
Bonjour, and behold! Imagineer Zach Riddley has shared a first look at the Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure sign coming to the France Pavilion expansion at EPCOT! In the image, we see gold foil being applied to the gilded elements of the marquee, which will also be outfitted with 200 individual light bulbs. So far, many of … Read more
Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure may be delayed, but the rest of the France Pavilion expansion at EPCOT is coming along nicely. Awnings have now been erected on the outside of La Creperie de Paris. We first spotted the awnings before even boarding the Disney Skyliner. Once in the sky, we got a great view of the … Read more
Though the opening of Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure is likely delayed until next year, construction goes on in the rest of the France Pavilion’s expansion at EPCOT. The area surrounding the expansion’s entrance archway has been cleaned up. Last we saw, a long tarp was on this area of the street for construction vehicles to drive … Read more
Though rumors suggest that Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure will not open this year, the exterior portion of the France Pavilion expansion is coming along nicely. Signage was recently installed at the future attraction and street signs were added to buildings. There were workers on the sidewalk next to La Crêperie de Paris when we rode the … Read more
While progress on Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure seems to be stalled, construction hasn’t wrapped up at the France Pavilion expansion in EPCOT quite yet. Our last visit reported great strides towards the exterior being finished soon. We hopped on the Disney Skyliner to get a new look at the expansion area. Let’s take a look at … Read more
Sure, anyone can cook… but what do you do if there are no chefs left in the kitchen? While we’ve been visibly tracking construction on Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure at the France Pavilion in EPCOT, progress on the ride interior is at a standstill, making it nearly impossible for the beloved rat ride to open this … Read more