WDI Files Permit for New Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure Set Installations at EPCOT

Walt Disney Imagineering has filed a new permit for set element installations at Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure in EPCOT’s France Pavilion, signaling that the next phase of the ride’s enhancement is moving forward. The permit follows Disney’s November 2025 promise to add new props and lighting to the queue and attraction after the 3D-to-2D conversion — and it looks like that work is now getting underway.

Quick Summary

• WDI has filed a Notice of Commencement for set element installations at Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure at EPCOT
• Icarus Exhibits is named as the contractor — a frequent WDI fabrication partner
• The timing lines up with Disney’s November 2025 statement that new props and lighting enhancements would be added ‘over the next few months’ after the ride reopened
• Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure converted from 3D to 2D projections in November 2025, delivering sharper imagery without glasses
• No start date or completion timeline is listed in the filing
• A parallel update was also made at Ratatouille: L’Aventure Totalement Toquee de Remy at Disneyland Paris

What the Permit Covers

The Notice of Commencement lists Icarus Exhibits as the contractor and identifies the scope as the installation of set elements. Icarus Exhibits is a themed fabrication company that regularly partners with Walt Disney Imagineering on attraction and queue builds — their involvement points clearly to physical props and scenic elements rather than technical infrastructure.

No start date or project completion timeline is specified in the filing. The permit simply establishes the legal groundwork for the contracted work to begin on property.

The Context: Disney’s November 2025 Promise

When Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure reopened in November 2025 after its 3D-to-2D conversion, Disney specifically said: ‘Remy’s fans will spot new props and lighting enhancements when they are added to the queue and attraction over the next few months.’ That statement has not been fulfilled yet — which makes this permit the first concrete sign that the promised additions are actively in motion.

The 2D conversion itself delivered a meaningful improvement to the ride. The original 3D glasses requirement was a persistent friction point for guests, and the updated projection system delivers sharper, brighter imagery throughout the show scenes without needing them. Adding new props and lighting on top of that conversion should bring the experience even closer to what it was always meant to be.

What to Expect Next

Based on the permit filing, set element installation at Remy’s is the next order of business. Given Icarus Exhibits’ track record with Disney prop and scenic work, the additions are likely to be detailed and in-keeping with the overall ride aesthetic. The queue — which currently feels relatively sparse in places — is one area where new props could make an immediate visible impact.

Disney has not announced a date for when guests will first see the additions. Work may be done during regular maintenance windows or overnight. Stay tuned to DisMornings for updates as this installation moves forward at Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure in EPCOT’s France Pavilion.

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