Ratatouille at Disneyland Paris Is Closing for a Long Renovation — Here’s What’s Cooking! 🐭🥖
Big changes are bubbling away in Remy’s kitchen! This October, Ratatouille: L’Aventure Totalement Toquée de Rémy will be hanging up its tiny chef’s hat for a well-earned break. Don’t panic — it’s not gone forever. The attraction is closing for a major renovation, with the Imagineers at Disneyland Paris already busy whisking up something new and delicious behind the scenes.
And if you ask me, it sounds like this refurb is going to be worth the wait. Here’s what we know so far about the Disneyland Paris Ratatouille Ride Closure…
When Is Ratatouille Closing and Reopening?
The ride will close 13th October 2025 and won’t reopen until spring 2026. So if you’re heading to Disneyland Paris during this time, you’ll need to wave goodbye to Remy and plan your park day without one of Walt Disney Studios Park’s headline attractions.
It’s always a little sad when a favourite closes temporarily, but the good news is that the Imagineers are serving up something fresh to make your next visit even better.
What’s on the Menu for This Refurbishment?
Disney has already shared some tasty details, and honestly, I can’t wait to see it all in person.
✨ A New Queue Scene
While waiting in line, guests will step into a Parisian artist’s studio — concept art shows canvases on the walls, paint splatters everywhere, and even a fruit basket that Remy’s friends would no doubt be eyeing up.
✨ Upgraded Ride Experience
Expect new props, improved projections, and even larger set pieces that will make you feel more immersed in Remy’s world. Imagine being truly shrunk to rat-size — with more detail, texture, and realism than ever before.
✨ Technical Upgrades
Every single video projector is being swapped out for state-of-the-art models, paired with enhanced media for sharper, crisper visuals. And here’s the headline: after months of testing and guest surveys, the attraction will now run permanently in 2D.
A Curious Addition?! The Artist’s Studio 🎨
One detail that Disney has teased is a brand-new scene in the queue, set inside a Parisian artist’s studio. On display are canvases, splashes of paint, and a still-life fruit basket (which the press release hints may be very tempting to a few passing rats).
Now, if you’re scratching your head a little — same! Ratatouille the ride has always been focused squarely on Remy’s adventures through the kitchen and restaurant, so an art studio feels like an unexpected addition. Maybe the Imagineers want to expand the sense of ‘Parisian neighbourhood’ before we dive into the main story? Maybe it’s about adding more texture and whimsy to the world-building?
👱🏻♀️ My view: I think it’ll be fun to see how this ties back to the ride we already know and love. Will it feel like a natural continuation of the Ratatouille story, or more of a quirky detour? I can’t help but wonder if Disney missed a trick by not bringing in a character like Colette Tatou — the tough-but-kind female chef who mentors Linguini (and yes, spoiler: eventually falls for him). Imagine spotting her scooter parked outside her flat, or getting a cheeky peek into her own kitchen! Now that would’ve been delicious storytelling.
Well, I guess we’ll find out in 2026! But, if you want a sneak preview, Walt Disney World’s EPCOT has this scene in their 3D version — Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure — already.
Why the Move to 2D?
This is the part that’s dividing opinion a little! Ratatouille has always been in 3D, with those oh-so-glamorous glasses. But after testing different versions with guests, Disneyland Paris has decided the future is flat — and I don’t mean that in a bad way.
Personally? I’m not mad about it. As a glasses-wearing family, those 3D glasses have always been a bit of a faff. Perching them over your own pair never feels great, and they sometimes slide off or blur the picture. I’ve tried the crisp 2D version and I think it might actually make the ride more comfortable and enjoyable for a lot of people.
But what do you think? Will you miss the 3D, or are you secretly cheering that you can skip the double-glasses juggling act?
The Bigger Picture
This isn’t the first time Disneyland Paris has given a beloved attraction a glow-up. In recent years we’ve seen major renovations at Le Pays des Contes de Fées, Big Thunder Mountain, and (currently) Buzz Lightyear Laser Blast. It’s all part of the resort’s ongoing commitment to keep rides fresh, fun, and up to Disney’s ever-rising standards.
So yes, it’ll sting a little not being able to hop on Ratatouille until next year… but just imagine the joy of finally scurrying back through Gusteau’s kitchen in 2026, with everything looking shinier, more detailed, and better than ever.
💡 Planning tip: Most attraction closures are announced about two months ahead of time (unless it’s a big refurbishment like this one, which gets flagged much earlier). I keep an updated Disneyland Paris ride closures calendar so you can always check what’s on the horizon before you travel.
What to Do Instead While Ratatouille Is Closed
If you’re visiting during the refurbishment, don’t worry — there are still plenty of ways to get your Ratatouille fix (and keep busy at Walt Disney Studios Park).
🍴 Dine at Bistrot Chez Remy
Even if the ride is closed, you can still step into Remy’s world at the neighbouring restaurant. It’s themed like you’ve been shrunk down to rat-size, with giant plates, cutlery, and bottle-cap chairs. And the food? Surprisingly good for a theme park restaurant! I reviewed it in full here: Bistrot Chez Remy Review.
🕸️ Join Spidey on Spider-Man W.E.B. Adventure
Another big attraction in the same park, this ride is brilliant for all ages (and you don’t need to worry about glasses for this one either — your hands are the web-shooters!).
📅 Plan Your Perfect Studios Day
If you’re wondering how to fill your time without Ratatouille, I’ve got you covered. Here’s my handy one-day itinerary for Walt Disney Studios Park: 1 Day in Walt Disney Studios Paris.
What Do You Think?
This refurbishment feels like a big one — and I’m genuinely excited to see what Imagineering has in store for us. From the new queue details to the improved projections, it sounds like they’re pouring a lot of love into making Ratatouille feel fresh again.
👉 Now over to you: will you miss the 3D effects, or are you relieved to see the ride go permanently 2D? Drop your thoughts in the comments below — I’d love to know what you think.
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