At a glance
This is a dark ride where riders are shrunk to the size of a rat. Visitors board vehicles that move smoothly across the floor without following any visible track. The sets and characters from the film come to life on giant screens, now without 3D glasses.
The story follows Remy as he tries to cook a meal while escaping the fearsome Chef Skinner. The ride alternates between huge real sets (such as enormous milk cartons or hams) and digital projections. The vehicles slip under furniture and between the cooks’ legs to give you the illusion of being tiny in the middle of a bustling kitchen.
This dark ride uses sensory effects to make it more immersive. You can feel changes in temperature, gusts of air during fast moves and even smell food throughout the ride. It focuses on visuals and gentle sensations, which makes it suitable for a very wide audience.
The most immersive trackless dark ride in the resort. Self-driving vehicles race at rat height through a giant kitchen, blending huge screens, physical sets and heat and smell effects. The movements vary unpredictably from one vehicle to the next. One of the most popular attractions, so go early or use Premier Access.
History
Opened on 10 July 2014, Ratatouille : L’Aventure Totalement Toquée de Rémy was designed by Imagineer Tom Fitzgerald. It is the first attraction in the world based on the Pixar animated film Ratatouille (2007).
An almost identical version later opened at Epcot (Walt Disney World) on 1 October 2021. The Paris ride launched the La Place de Rémy area, which became part of the land renamed Worlds of Pixar in August 2021. Since 2025, the ride has been shown in 2D, with no glasses.
Discover the full story of the Ratatouille ride.
Technical data
- Duration
- 4 min 40
- Opened
- 2014
- Type Dark ride
- Opening date 10 July 2014
- Duration 4 min 40
- Model Trackless dark ride
- Vehicle type Trackless Ratmobiles
- Number of vehicles 41
- People per vehicle 6
- Propulsion Electric
- Design Walt Disney Imagineering
- Imagineers Tom Fitzgerald
- Composer Michael Giacchino
- Former sponsor Crédit Mutuel
Theme & story
Levels & accessibility
- Fear level none
- Thrill level low
- Emotional impact high
- Perceived wait moderate
- Minimum height None (open to all)
- Recommended age all ages
- Wheelchair access fully accessible
- Pregnant visitors not recommended
Premier Access, Single Rider, PhotoPass
Skip the regular queue whenever you like. Handy in peak season, when the wait often goes over 60 minutes.
"Single rider" queue: you fill the empty single seats, often much faster than the regular queue.
No PhotoPass on this ride.
Usually open during this slot before the park opens to the public, reserved for Disney hotel guests and Disneyland Pass Gold holders, among others. The right time to ride it with a shorter queue.
Who it’s for
Pros and cons
Strong points
- Very smooth trackless vehicle technology
- Sensory effects such as smells and heat
- The whole ride is sheltered from the rain
Weak points
- Screens can cause slight dizziness
- Queue times often very high during the day
- Vehicle capacity limited to 6 people
My verdict
Ratatouille : L’Aventure Totalement Toquée de Rémy is the most immersive trackless dark ride in the resort and the first attraction in the world based on the film, designed by Imagineer Tom Fitzgerald. Self-driving vehicles race at rat height through a giant kitchen, blending huge screens, physical sets and heat, smell and water effects. It lasts 4 min 40 sec, with no minimum height, and both Single Rider and Premier Access are available.
Hands down in my top 3 at Disney Adventure World, as much for the trackless technology as for the sensory richness. My favourite detail on the way out: look closely at the size of the floor tiles, you can clearly see the moment you return to human size. Watch out for possible slight dizziness from the screens if you’re sensitive. Queue times are high, so plan ahead with Single Rider or Premier Access.
Best time to visit
Calculated from the ride’s queue time history, updated every day.
Map & getting there
Ratatouille : L’Aventure Totalement Toquée de Rémy is in the Worlds of Pixar land, close to the RC Racer attraction.
Your questions about this ride
01 How can you avoid long queues for the most popular rides?
To avoid long queues at Disneyland Paris, I combine several tactics. First, Single Rider is free and really speeds things up on the rides that offer it, including Crush’s Coaster, Flight Force, Ratatouille and Spider-Man, as long as you’re happy not to ride with your group. Next, Disney Premier Access is a paid service that gives you priority access to the headline rides. If you’re staying in a Disney hotel, Extra Magic Time lets you into the park before official opening, and it’s the best time to ride the popular attractions back to back without queuing. Finally, heading to the most popular rides during a parade or a big show empties the queues considerably.
02 Are the queue times shown in the park reliable?
Yes, the queue times shown in the app or on the screens around the park are generally reliable. They’re often the same as, or slightly longer than, the real wait, which helps you plan your day better.
03 How can I find out if a ride will be closed for refurbishment during my trip?
Disneyland Paris publishes the list of rides closed for refurbishment on its official website, several weeks in advance. Because the parks are open all year round, the maintenance teams sometimes work on days when the parks are open, which leads to temporary closures. My advice: check this calendar (or the one on my blog) before booking, especially if there’s one particular ride you really care about.
04 Which rides might scare young children?
Several rides at Disneyland Paris can frighten young children even without a height restriction. Blanche-Neige et les Sept Nains, in Fantasyland, has dark scenes with the witch that can catch them off guard. Les Voyages de Pinocchio also has some unsettling scenes. La Tanière du Dragon, under Sleeping Beauty Castle, is home to a very impressive animatronic dragon. Phantom Manor, in Frontierland, plays on a ghostly atmosphere and is really intense for toddlers. Pirates of the Caribbean switches between cheerful moments and darker scenes. I’d suggest watching how your child reacts before you get on.
05 How far in advance does Disneyland Paris announce ride closures?
Disneyland Paris publishes the list of ride closures around 2 to 3 months in advance. For major rides, the park tells visitors about planned construction work at least two months before it starts. I recommend checking the official calendar (or my dedicated page) a few weeks before your visit, as dates can change. That way you avoid the nasty surprise of finding out on the day that your favourite ride is being refurbished.
