If you’ve been following the Disney World happenings recently, you’re probably waiting patiently for news of the France Expansion and Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure in EPCOT.
France Expansion
Well, we’ve got a pretty BIG update today as we got to head inside part of the new area for the first time today. That’s right, some construction walls are DOWN in EPCOT’s France Pavilion Expansion!
Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure, La Creperie de Paris, and the rest of the France Expansion are set to open sometime this year — but we’re not sure WHEN. We noticed that walls were down near the Ratatouille sign last week, and now we actually got to walk into part of the expansion!
We’re in France! We can’t wait for Ratatouille to open! pic.twitter.com/cBBva7fi69
— AJ Wolfe (@DisneyFoodBlog) January 18, 2021
Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure
…and this is what it looked like today! Foliage wall, be gone!
Walls are down and we are excited to check out the new expansion of the France Pavilion. 🇫🇷 pic.twitter.com/a5lh3K7BNG
— AJ Wolfe (@DisneyFoodBlog) January 18, 2021
France Expansion
Note that the entire expansion is NOT open, but a new pathway and new restrooms are. Even this limited stroll gave us our first chance to take a look at some of the new detailing up close.
France Expansion
The buildings make this look just like the romantic and beautiful streets of Paris.
France Expansion
The buildings have intricate coloring to make them look much more realistic.
France Expansion
Here’s a glimpse of the new benches for the area — complete with distancing markers.
France Expansion
Right as you enter the area, there’s this simple but beautiful wall. Perfect for pictures, don’t ya think?
France Expansion
The path we’re on is actually called “Rue Auguste Gusteau.” What a neat detail! Who knew Gusteau got his very own street named after him?
France Expansion
The gorgeous theming of this pathway is making us even MORE excited to see the rest of the expansion!
France Expansion
Do you think it will be even prettier at night?
We love all the details in the France expansion and can’t wait to see it at night all lit up! 🇫🇷 pic.twitter.com/PLWeHta9GE
— AJ Wolfe (@DisneyFoodBlog) January 18, 2021
France Expansion Restrooms
…and the inside.
France Expansion Restrooms
This area even includes the to-go window for La Creperie de Paris. Or, should we say, Crêpes à Emporter? La Creperie de Paris will be BOTH a table-service and quick-service offering serving up a menu of sweet and savory crêpes from celebrity chef Jérôme Bocuse.
Crêpes à Emporter
You can see that construction barriers continue to block off the rest of the expansion that leads over to the new creperie and Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure. We’re certainly hoping these come down soon so that we can take our very own spin through Gusteau’s kitchen!
Construction Barrier
You can bet we’ll be keeping an eye on any and all news from the France Expansion and about the opening of Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure. Stay tuned to DFB so you don’t miss ANY of the important updates!
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if its anything like the ride in Paris , then its something to enjoy , will be well worth the wait
Very exciting…can’t wait… love it. I really enjoy visiting the countries within the safety of the U.S.A.
1.) I will be curious to see if the door with the “39” above it leads to some sort of “Club 33” lounge. Or, it might even be “teaser” lounge. Who knows what those Imagineers are thinking!
2.) I am also wondering if the “photo-op. wall” will have seasonal art, plants, sculptures, etc. I cannot wait to find out and see it in person!
It’s absolutely gorgeous! Thank you for the tour!
I hope their new creperie actually makes the crepes! Was there just after Thanksgiving and they were selling premade/packaged crepes with chocolate syrup that were AWFUL!!!! HUGELY DISAPPOINTED in Disney!!!!!