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Walt Disney Studios Paris | Ratatouille | Dark ride

Well yes, of course Indiana Jones Adventure wouldn't have been built on that site, but I'm not talking about SPACE (of which they have vast amounts).

Any money lent to the park by the banks must be rather hard to argue for nowadays, given the economic climate and the dodgy financial history of the resort itself.
A big ride wont come often. With money alloted to something like this, don't expect any to fall elsewhere for a while.

Sadly, that probably means very little going on in the main park. Again.


Indiana Jones works fine in other languages. Disneyland has spiel in Spanish and english, whilst Tokyo's has English and Japanese. It's already been done.

Not that it matters. The feeling of peril and danger is a rather universal thing.


I simply can't get excited for the Ratatouille ride.
Having ridden Pooh, I think the hype surrounding it is more of an internet stimulated one than one of experience. Probably stirred up by themeparkreview, judging by the fact that nobody even mentioned it prior to their trip ;)

And even then, the vast majority of the hype I hear is with regards to the ride system, which is obviously a background system that has no impact on the attractions appeal with anyone besides enthusiasts.


Simply put, I'm tired of resort funds being tied up in this single park and put towards investments of questionable appeal
 
^Oh, I see what you're on about now Mr Tim.

They do seem to be putting a lot of money into the rest of the resort though, not just the Studios. It's just the money in the Disneyland Park just isn't on new attractions. However rumours are Captain EO will be replaced by a new attraction for the 2012 season, but I'm taking that rumour with a pinch of salt.

I hear that the castle will be getting refurbished later this/next year so I reckon that must be taking up the majority of the park's budget.
 
Cheers Tim, I only heard it in English when on the ride in California so did not know they also done it in other languages.

Jordan you mean like they near enough had to rip down California adventure and start again lol. I bet if they could start the studio park again now they would do it totally different.

The problem with that park is that it is not just us that do not like it, this is backed up by the attendance figures and people I know that have been there from work.

I do think they are trying to make it better, but I think it is going to take years to turn it around. I am sure Toy Story Land will help, but I cannot help but feel that the park is going to end up with Pixar stuff spread all over the place rather than in one land. They should have created a Pixar section and expanded from there.
 
They've messed a golden oportunity up again here... You guys are right! As much as Ratatouille is being put in because it's french, I disagree with it somewhat... You wouldn't dream of adding the Aristocats because it's based in france so I can't see how Ratatouille gets an attraction over Monsters Inc (Who coincidently have no rides in Paris)

In Pixar place, I'd rather see a Monsters Inc ride (Either from DCA, or Ride n seek from Tokyo) because it fits with the colourful theming of the area...

I wouldn't write the Ratatouille Dark ride off completely no no no no no! I'd Put it where Armageddon is now! The building would need extending but the tram could be re-routed to accomodate this, the area theming is Parisian art deco because it backs onto ToT so by anything you're keeping the nod to france in the area that's french. Plus, on my last visit they had the Animatronic Remy in the restaurant opposite.

In regards to Indy, I've given up hope with that... Theres a big area in Magic Kingdom near Temple Du Peril that could be used for such development and it was planned a few years back when they wanted to relaunch the area, They pulled the funding from the project and I believe that's why the coaster went backwards for a while.

John Lasseters going a little overkill with the Pixar stuff though :? I don't like it... It also doesn't help that the Paris studio is just fubar'd due to bad design. The best thing they can do for me is level the tram tour (but leave catastophe canyon standing) and rebuild it from almost ground up because it doesnt have the magic of Floida's
 
The problem with that park is that it is not just us that do not like it, this is backed up by the attendance figures
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I'd take them attendance figures with a pince of salt. Apparently the Studio's average attendance is about 8m.
 
More pics of the Parisian/Ratatouille area....

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Were the proportions of head to arms that bad in the film?

Probably, someone verify that for me please...

Either way, looks nice... Especially for the Studios...
 
^Maybe not as much but it'd look even more strange if his arms were bigger.

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Anyway I think it looks fantastic, really looking forward to seeing this area develop.
 
I was thinking this the other day, as much as a dark ride is ok I think it should have been a water ride. There is a great part in the film when they are going through loads of water etc, they should have made a Splash Mountain type of ride using the story from the film etc.
 
If I remember correctly, I think they were aiming for a 2012 opening for the Paris area, so it's not suprising that Disney have started work on it now.

It's starting to look good, but I can see us guessing over the ride layout and system for a while as Disney are good at keeping their cards close to their chest...
 
Mice are incontinent. No wonder Donald always looked a little narked with Mickey - Tena men wasn't available until the Naughties...no duck should be forced to clean up a mate's leakings.
 
Re: Ratatouille dark ride rumour - DLP

This is great news an all, and yeah, it will make the Studios park better, but what is with them adding stuff that really doesn't tie in with the whole 'Studios' theme?
 
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Not sure if I'm allowed to pass on what I've been informed but the whole 'working studios' theme isn't really being used any more. It's quite obvious really if you look at Toon Studio and Toy Story Playland.

I think the concept art looks amazing and has continued my excitement for its arrival in a couple of years time.
 
Re: Ratatouille dark ride rumour - DLP

Yes it is kind of obvious, but its such a mess at the minute. They done some of the 'studios' things quite well, like Studio 1, Cinemagique, Stunt show, Animagique, but obviously the Tramp tour is awful, as well as Armageddon.

Anyway, I dont think they'll be sending snipers after you, so talk on...
 
Re: Ratatouille dark ride rumour - DLP

The park will still be a gross mismatch of rushed, half-arsed rides. You can't just suddenly decide that you're not going for a certain theme in the park anymore WHEN THAT'S WHAT THE PARK'S BLOODY NAME IS. That's like Busch Gardens in Tampa suddenly announcing an Asian themed ride. It's stupid. Urgh.

I swear to god, please can Disney just bulldoze the entire place and start again with maybe, oh I don't know, a bit of originality? Please? Yeah.
 
Re: Ratatouille dark ride rumour - DLP

Sorry but is no one else thinking that just looks like Epcot from like 30 old years ago :)

I am all in favour of making that park better, but Paris is just down the road surley you would want to take people away from Paris :) There is nothing outstanding about this art work as it has been done before.

Maybe I am being too harsh on them as I think the ride will be ok. They sort of need the work that has been carried out over at California Adventure maybe this is the start. A new park name would be good as well.

Again though yet another dark ride and some buildings is nothing to rush back for :( That park for me is still get in there get the 3 or 4 good things done and get out asap not to ruin my time there. I do like the other park.
 
Re: Ratatouille dark ride rumour - DLP

^I totally agree Marc. I really do think the whole park needs to decide what's it's trying to be and then actually be good at doing that? It's always bothered me, because I adore Disney.
 
Re: Ratatouille dark ride rumour - DLP

marc said:
I am all in favour of making that park better, but Paris is just down the road surley you would want to take people away from Paris :) There is nothing outstanding about this art work as it has been done before.
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I think we've had this argument before :p I don't think it really matters as just look at the California resort, they have a Hollywood theme and they're just down the road from the real Hollywood. It's the same principle imo.

The issue with the Paris Studios is that it was designed to be a working studio but as it was being built the Disney animation studio based in Paris (which was planned to move into the park) was closed down meaning the only real working part of the park was gone before it was finished. I'll agree that when the park opened it was poor, not a lot of attractions etc. However I think it's moving in the right direction, yes there are still some flaws (the tram tour) but they clearly know what they're doing now. Since 2005 they've added the Tower (I'm aware that you two loathe the position of it but I think it's perfect where it is), Stitch Live, Playhosue Disney Live (both fantastic shows), Toy Story Playland (which is amazing), Crush's coaster and Cars race rally. It's expanding quickly and Ratatouille is the perfect addition as it'll bring that much needed high capacity dark ride to the park.

The future is looking very good for the Studios with a massive expansion planned which includes a new Movie-themed hotel at the back of the park.
 
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