How does the ratatouille ride work?

The ride uses rat-shaped vehicles to automatically slide across the ground with no track. It also contains 3D dome segments of the ride that the vehicles ride into. Different scent effects are employed in each room of the ride, similar to Soarin'.



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Overall it's a very enjoyable ride with some clever effects. If you're visiting Epcot with a toddler, this is likely to be one of your must-do rides. It might be too scary for some kids—ours went through a phase where basically any indoor dark ride scared them, and Remy's is more intense than other dark rides.

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Remy's Ratatouille Adventure is screen-heavy, and there are several moments and movements during the ride, including spinning, that could cause motion sickness.

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Smell. The relatively new Ratatouille attraction in EPCOT gives guests a whiff of traditional French cuisine … the aroma of a warm baguette hits guests as they careen through the restaurant's kitchen.

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Remy's Ratatouille Adventure is the first all-new major attraction at EPCOT in more than a decade and the first in World Showcase since 1988. It's also a family-friendly ride with no height requirement, appealing to EPCOT's youngest guests. That means it's pretty popular, and lines can get long.

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Ratatouille: A Recipe for Adventure Pull your tails in and feast your senses on this 4D experience at Disney Ratatouille.

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If you struggle with motion sickness at all, consider some of these tips before your Walt Disney World adventure to make the most of the magic.
  1. Dramamine is your friend. ...
  2. Sit near the middle. ...
  3. Avoid the first or last cars. ...
  4. Stay hydrated. ...
  5. Wear comfortable clothes. ...
  6. Try acupressure. ...
  7. Ask for your doctor's help. ...
  8. Try to sit up.


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Remy's Ratatouille Adventure is the newest ride at Epcot and a welcome kid-friendly addition to the park. It would rank higher on this list, except it requires 3D glasses, which won't be great for the smallest kids. It's also pretty intense and scares our toddler.

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New Remy PhotoPass Magic Shot To Debut In Expanded France Pavilion at EPCOT. Guests to EPCOT will be able to have their photo taken by Disney PhotoPass photographers with a little bit of extra magic added in right outside the new Remy's Ratatouille Adventure.

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So how does the vehicle move? Very large magnets. One is on the bottom of the ride vehicle and the other underneath the floor of the attraction. You can't see them but they are there and they can be programed to move any which way they please.

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Remy's Ratatouille Adventure has no height requirement, and it is suitable for all ages. Children under the age of seven must be accompanied by an adult. Expectant mothers and guests prone to motion sickness should see safety information at the ride entrance and/or speak to a Cast Member.

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Overall, Disney has tried to make their attractions as inclusive as possible to all Guests. Remy's Ratatouille Adventure in EPCOT even removed the seat dividers to do just that.

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The short answer to whether or not Epcot is for kids is yes — the park is a great place for kids. It's not as obviously kid-friendly as theme parks such as the Magic Kingdom Park, but Epcot has both attractions and activities that are geared toward children.

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Remy's Ratatouille Adventure – a charming experience with a bit of a spin… literally. The spinning and tight turns in this attraction can make your stomach do a little flip-flop dance. Add the 3D visuals and screens into the mix, and you've got a recipe for motion sickness for some folks.

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He is not a typical rat, and his personality is more like that of a human, as he walks on two feet instead of four because he doesn't like the idea of his paws touching both the ground and the food he eats.

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