Originally Posted By AutoPost This topic is for Discussion of <a href="http://www.LaughingPlace.com/Latest-ID-80955.asp" target="_blank"><b>Latest: Is a Ratatouille Dark Ride Coming to Epcot's France Pavilion?</b></a> <p>ScreamScape.com is reporting the France Pavilion at Epcot is taking surveys indicating they may be getting ready for a new attraction. One speculative possibility would be the Ratatouille dark ride currently under construction at Walt Disney Studios in Paris.</p>
Originally Posted By HokieSkipper There are always surveys going on at WDW. I saw them daily while working at JC and SSE. No big deal,
Originally Posted By dagobert Although the ride looks promising and is very welcomed in Paris, it shouldn't be added to France. The attractions at world Showcase should be about the country and not about Disney movies, even if they fit. That's why I'm not a big fan of the Three Caballeros at the Mexico ride.
Originally Posted By FerretAfros I also agree that they should stay away from characters in the World Showcase. In some cases it can work, like having Pooh and Mary Poppins in Great Britain, since the stories originated there, but adding Remy to France or Donald to Mexico just doesn't work for me. It dumbs down the experience, and makes it too similar to the rest of WDW. What's the point in having 4 parks if you treat them all the same? If anything is coming to the France pavilion, it's likely just an update to the film, though that probably won't happen either because of the minimal draw from a marketing standpoint. I think it's the only 1982 attraction in the park that hasn't had significant changes since it opened.
Originally Posted By Dr Hans Reinhardt "...adding Remy to France or Donald to Mexico just doesn't work for me. It dumbs down the experience, and makes it too similar to the rest of WDW. What's the point in having 4 parks if you treat them all the same?" Amen and hallelujah! I've pretty much given up any hope that we can expect any project beyond the New Fantasyland (or similar fantasy based areas like Carsland) to have more than just a smattering of authenticity at all. Best to just be happy that a new ride is being considered for WS at this point.
Originally Posted By SuperDry <<< The attractions at world Showcase should be about the country and not about Disney movies, even if they fit. >>> Synergy, baby! Think of how many DVDs could be sold at the ride's exit.
Originally Posted By brotherdave I'd welcome a new dark ride to World Showcase, but not sure I want more "toons" in the process. But since it's been SOOOOO long (25 years) since we last received a new ride (or country) for that matter to World Showcase, I'd probably welcome it gladly just so long as something new is added!
Originally Posted By Wingman1969 While in some ways I do agree with some of the above, that adding Remy would "dumb down the experience" I also feel it could be a pretty good draw for children (and adults) who enjoyed the movie allowing France to shoehorn in some interesting facts about their country in an entertaining way with familiar characters.
Originally Posted By leemac <<"...adding Remy to France or Donald to Mexico just doesn't work for me. It dumbs down the experience, and makes it too similar to the rest of WDW. What's the point in having 4 parks if you treat them all the same?">> Each park still has a different mission statement that all development and operations should adhere to - but that doesn't specifically exclude leveraging characters in all 4 parks. Color me skeptical that we will see any new attraction in WS - there is still too much to do in Future World first with existing structures. I've only seen the pre-viz 3D stuff for Kitchen Kalamity and it left me going "meh". It will be a fine addition to WDSP that needs more family experiences but I don't think it will gel well into Epcot.
Originally Posted By leemac <<I also feel it could be a pretty good draw for children (and adults) who enjoyed the movie allowing France to shoehorn in some interesting facts about their country in an entertaining way with familiar characters.>> With the current storyline of Kitchen Kalamity that wouldn't be possible - the vast majority of the attraction is set in Gustav's kitchen (using projections). It is a faster paced dark ride.
Originally Posted By dagobert >>>I've only seen the pre-viz 3D stuff for Kitchen Kalamity and it left me going "meh". It will be a fine addition to WDSP that needs more family experiences but I don't think it will gel well into Epcot.<<< It seems we shouldn't get our hope too high and my hopes are already very low due to the recent additions WDI made in Paris. I know it's not their fault. I guess ED SCA management cut down the ride so that it will not be too expensive.
Originally Posted By sjhym333 Is there really anything major planned for any of the parks...including EPCOT. I keep hearing that there doesn't seem to be much on the horizon at all. Even Avatar seems to be struggling.
Originally Posted By dshyates Carsland possibly coming to DHS. EPCOT is supposed to get 2 new dining options.
Originally Posted By SuperDry <<< I've only seen the pre-viz 3D stuff for Kitchen Kalamity and it left me going "meh". It will be a fine addition to WDSP that needs more family experiences >>> What did they end up deciding regarding the ride system: Hunny Hunt, or TSMM?
Originally Posted By dagobert Hopefully TDL's Hunny Hunt, but honestly I wouldn't mind the other system.
Originally Posted By leemac <<What did they end up deciding regarding the ride system: Hunny Hunt, or TSMM?>> Sorry SD - I don't know the answer to that. The scene selection would suggest it is still the LPS trackless tech but it may all change before fabrication - at the moment they haven't begun scenic design.
Originally Posted By mrkthompsn On another technology note, I'd love to be able to pull hairs to control the movements of another human.
Originally Posted By leemac <<Sorry SD - I don't know the answer to that. >> It is still LPS - definitely no track at the moment.
Originally Posted By dagobert >>>It is still LPS - definitely no track at the moment.<<< That's good to hear.
