Disney May Have Accidentally Ruined a Major EPCOT Ride

Something unexpected is happening inside EPCOT, and guests are starting to talk about it. Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure—once one of the park’s most playful, energetic attractions—has quietly undergone a major change. Disney removed the 3-D effects entirely, converting the entire ride to 2-D.

While the update was intended to streamline the experience and make it more comfortable for sensitive riders, it appears to have created a new problem: the immersion simply isn’t the same.

Fans who loved the original version will notice the shift almost immediately. The moment guests roll into the opening rooftop scene, the visuals look flatter, the action feels less dynamic, and the world of Ratatouille (2007) doesn’t surround you the way it once did. The crispness of the new projection quality is impressive, but sharper doesn’t necessarily mean better—especially when the entire attraction was designed around the presence of depth.

A Ride Built Around 3-D Loses Its Identity

When Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure first opened at EPCOT, it was billed as a trackless, high-energy dark ride that blended physical sets with 3-D moments to pull guests into the chaos of Remy’s world. Every gag, every transition, and every chase scene was engineered with that third dimension in mind. Removing it exposes the structure of the ride in ways guests were never meant to see.

Large projection rooms—once cleverly masked by tunnel-vision created by the glasses—now feel noticeably empty. The absence of depth makes the wide floors and open walls much more visible, breaking the illusion that guests are racing through a bustling Paris kitchen. Instead of surrounding the guest, the projections now sit on flat surfaces, making the ride feel more like watching a film than participating in it.

Compared to attractions intentionally built for 2-D, like Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, Remy’s feels like it lost a foundational building block.

The Gags Don’t Land the Same Way

The biggest surprise for many returning riders is how different the humor feels. The original version relied on objects streaking past your face, large props popping toward you, and frantic moments that played directly into the strengths of 3-D animation. Without that extra visual layer, those same scenes feel significantly softer.

The chase sequences, which once felt delightfully chaotic, now look visually distant. Even the kitchen scenes, which used to create a convincing sense of scale, lose impact. You can still appreciate the charm and artistry, but the energy isn’t quite the same. It’s hard to shake the feeling that something important was taken out of the recipe.

Accessibility Improves—but at a Cost

To Disney’s credit, there were practical reasons behind the update. Some guests struggled with motion sickness, eye strain, or discomfort from wearing 3-D glasses. Converting the attraction to 2-D removes those barriers and opens the experience to a wider audience.

But that improvement comes at the expense of immersion—and that’s the trade-off fans are struggling with.

A Decision That Changed More Than Disney Expected

No one believes Disney set out to weaken one of EPCOT’s most beloved family attractions. But by pulling the 3-D effects that were stitched into the ride’s DNA, the company inadvertently changed the heart of the experience.

It’s still fun. It’s still charming. The story is still adorable. But the “wow factor” that made Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure feel lively and surprising has undeniably faded.

Whether Disney plans to enhance the 2-D version with new set pieces or additional effects remains to be seen. For now, though, many guests are walking out with the same reaction:

The ride just doesn’t feel the same—and Disney may have accidentally weakened a major EPCOT favorite in the process.