There’s no denying that Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure is up there with Test Track and Frozen Ever After as a popular Epcot attraction. And now with Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, it is trickier than ever to fit it in.
With it being in such high-demand also means you may have to end up waiting a long time in line to actually board the adorable rat-designed ride vehicles. But, that’s why we’re here.
We want to help you do whatever possible to not only be able to get on the Ratatouille-inspired attraction, but to be able to do so without having to wait hours.
Here are 5 ways to ride Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure without long waits.
How to Get on Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure Without Waiting in Long Lines
For most guests, there are 5 main ways that will allow you to ride Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure with the least amount of waiting:
- Pay to ride using Genie+
- Ride during Early Theme Park Entry (onsite guests only)
- Ride right when the park opens
- Hop in line right before the park closes
- Ride during Extended Theme Park Hours (onsite Deluxe and Deluxe villa guests only)
Now, let’s take a look at all of these options:
Pay to Ride Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure (by purchasing Genie+)
In addition to your standard Standby Line, Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure also has a “Lightning Lane,” which is the new name for the old FastPass line.
Why does it matter which line you use? Well, because the Lightning Lane allows you to bypass the Standby Line, and that means you’ll have less of a wait.
As you can imagine, skipping that long Standby Line isn’t free. You’ll have to pay extra for it, and this is where it can get a little bit confusing, but stick with us:
For nearly every attraction at Epcot (as well as the other 3 parks), no matter the time of year, the Lightning Lane is available with EITHER Genie+ or as an Individual Lighting Lane Selection – and they never switch back and forth between the 2.
While Remy’s Ratatouille used to move from being available as an Individual Lightning Lane Selection over to Genie+ during busy times of years, this is no longer the case.
Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure has strictly been part of the Genie+ system for some time now and it seems like it’s going to stay that way. Of course, if this changes, we will be sure to let you know (and update this post as a result).
That means, if you want to bypass the Standby Line and use the Lightning Lane entrance for Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure, you’ll have to pay for Genie+ in order to do so.
Aside from a few special situations, if you’d prefer to not pay-to-ride Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure via the Lightning Lane, you’ll need to use the Standby Line. We have tips for how to minimize your waits using it down below.
How Much Does It Cost to Ride Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure?
Disney World has park-specific Genie+ pricing. This means guests purchasing Genie+ will be able to select either a single-park option or multiple-parks option.
The “Multiple Parks” option works the same as the current Genie+ with a valid Park Hopper.
Prices vary by date and park. Here’s an example of pricing for June 27, 2023, which is also when park-specific Genie+ debuted:
- Multiple Parks: $27 per person
- Magic Kingdom: $27 per person
- Hollywood Studios: $24 per person
- Epcot: $18 per person
- Animal Kingdom: $16 per person
Note: If any individual park Genie+ sells out, the Multiple Parks option will also be sold out for that day.
There is no way to know ahead of time how much Genie+ is going to cost. Instead, you will see the price when you go to purchase it inside the My Disney Experience app.
How to Book a Genie+ reservation for Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure:
- Before you can make a Genie+ reservation for Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure, you’ll need to make sure you have purchased Genie+.
How to purchase Genie+ - A few minutes before 7:00 am, open up the app and hit the “+” button at the bottom of the screen and tap “View My Genie Day and Tip Board”.
- Navigate to the Tip Board, and, if necessary, change the park you are viewing. You can do that by tapping “Change Park” in the upper-left corner of the Tip Board.
- Time is of the essence, so use a watch or something with a clock that can count down the seconds. Refresh as the clock is turning to 7:00 am.
- Select Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure. Important Note: If you plan to also purchase an Individual Lightning Lane selection for Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, we recommend you divide up those tasks between 2 people in your traveling party OR if you are unable to do that, secure Cosmic Rewind first and then snag your Genie+ spot for Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure.
- Unlike Lightning Lanes, with Genie+ you can NOT choose your return time. Instead, you’ll be prompted to select the next available return time. Important Note: there are wide-spread reports (and we have experienced it ourselves) of having the return times vary greatly from what you selected to what you actually received. If this happens to you, go ahead and complete the transaction and then visit the Guest Services Team (the people wearing blue shirts stationed inside the parks at the blue umbrellas) to see if they can help.
- If necessary, you can edit your party at this time. Then, tap “Confirm Party”.
- Review your details and hit “Continue”.
- You’ll then see a “Reservation Confirmed” screen and you’ll be able to view your other plans under the “View My Day” tab.
Confused about what you should book first at Epcot? Check out our handy chart for help:
Front Park Entry vs. International Gateway
Where you enter Epcot makes a big difference when it comes to getting as close as possible to the front of the Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure line.
- Those who ride the bus, Monorail, drive, or use rideshare will enter at the front of Epcot
- Those who use the Skyliner will enter at the International Gateway
- Those who walk from a nearby resort (BoardWalk, Beach Club, Yacht Club, Swan, Dolphin, Swan Reserve) will enter via the International Gateway
What If I Enter at the Front of Epcot?
By entering at the front of the park during Early Theme Park Entry or when rope dropping regular theme park hours, this means you have to hike it all the way to the World Showcase and all those other guests using the International Gateway will be ahead of you.
So, let’s say you do enter at the front. First, you need to make sure you follow the signs to go the correct way to World Showcase due to all of the “progress”, aka construction walls. FYI: You want to go to the right of Spaceship Earth.
If you go the wrong way, you’ll be in line behind guests who are most likely heading to Test Track or Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind and that will force you to backtrack. And, even just a few minutes delay will mean extra long lines by the time you make it to Remy’s.
Even if you do go the correct way from the front of the park towards the France pavilion, there’s a very high chance that you’ll be at a major disadvantage whether you’re staying onsite (have access to Early Theme Park Entry) or offsite (rope drop regular park hours).
Just think about all those people walking from nearby resorts and other guests using the Skyliner who will enter at the International Gateway.
They will probably already be in line for Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure while you’re still walking to World Showcase.
What If I Enter at the International Gateway by the Skyliner?
By entering at the International Gateway, you’ll be closer to the France pavilion, where Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure is located.
Upon entering the International Gateway, you’ll want to walk straight, make a right across the bridge towards the France pavilion, and head to the ride.
Depending on the time of day and crowds, you may see a Cast Member holding a sign directing you the correct way or to the end of the line.
If you don’t have access to the Skyliner or aren’t staying a resort nearby, here’s a tip:
Make an early morning breakfast reservation at any of the hotels on the Skyliner or within walking distance to the International Gateway, so you can strive to have a lower wait time for Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure.
Important: Sometimes Disney Resort hotels are strict about letting guests just park at a hotel unless they have a room or dining reservation.
Two other possible options to consider…
You could drive, bus, or Uber/Lyft to Hollywood Studios and then take the Skyliner or walk to Epcot’s International Gateway. But, this will only work if the opening time for Hollywood Studios is way ahead of the opening time for Epcot. Plus, the walk from Hollywood Studios to Epcot is 1.2 miles and about 15 to 20 minutes, if you walk at a slower pace.
Ride During Early Theme Park Entry (Onsite Guests Only)
If you’re staying onsite and you want to avoid paying anything extra to ride Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure, Early Theme Park Entry (only available to onsite guests) may be your best bet.
Unlike Extended Evening Theme Park Hours, Early Theme Park Entry is available to all onsite guests and occur every day at each park. This also means these hours are a bit easier to work into a schedule.
Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure is open during Early Theme Park Entry, and sometimes they even begin letting guests on before the early entry is officially scheduled to start.
But to be successful with this approach, you’re going to need to make sure you arrive to Epcot ahead of the majority of the crowds.
How to Get to Epcot
Here’s what you need to know about how to get to Epcot in time for Early Theme Park Entry:
Bus
The first buses typically begin running about 1 hour before Early Theme Park Entry. If your goal is to be on that first bus, you’ll need to be at the bus stop about 90 minutes before Early Theme Park Entry begins.
Skyliner
The Disney Skyliner can also form long lines, and although it moves quickly, you’ll still want to be at the front of the pack.
Typically, the Skyliner line to Epcot begins running approximately 1 hour before Early Theme Park Entry is scheduled to begin.
And, just like with the buses, you’ll want to be at the front of the line to board. That means you’ll want to aim to be down to the station no later than 90 minutes before Early Theme Park Entry begins.
Monorail
You should plan to be at your Monorail stop about 60-75 minutes before Early Theme Park Entry. For reference, the Resort Monorail Loop goes:
- Transportation and Ticket Center
- Polynesian Resort
- Grand Floridian Resort
- Magic Kingdom
- Contemporary Resort
Car
If you are driving, the parking lot booths typically open 1 hour before Early Theme Park Entry begins. Oftentimes, however, cars will begin lining up at the booths before that so arriving a few minutes before that 1 hour mark is a good idea.
Walk
If you are staying at a resort that is within walking distance of Epcot (Yacht Club, Beach Club & Beach Club Villas, Boardwalk Inn & Villas, Swan, Dolphin, Swan Reserve), getting to Epcot ahead of the majority of the crowds is relatively easy, because you’ll be able to walk.
We recommend you plan to arrive by foot about 75 minutes before Early Theme Park Entry begins. When walking, you will arrive at the International Gateway entrance — which is better than the front of the park for this particular instance.
Why? You’ll be much closer to the France Pavilion, where Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure is located, compared to the front entrance.
For reference, the walk from Beach Club to Epcot is about 5-7 minutes – more if you have shorter legged people with you and less if you tend to walk fast – but, 10 minutes is a good average to use.
If you arrive much earlier than that, you may be held back a bit from the gates, but the earlier you arrive the easier it will make it to position yourself ahead of the bus, Skyliner, and car crowds.
Plus, being able to walk to Epcot is a huge advantage, so it makes sense to use it!
Once you get inside the park, to get to Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure, you’ll walk straight, make a right across the bridge towards the France pavilion, and follow the crowds/Cast Members with signs.
Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure is located in the new expanded area of the France pavilion.
What’s the Best Way to Enter Epcot During Early Theme Park Entry?
For guests who have access or choose to use the Skyliner, this is the best form of transportation to ride in the morning when trying to take advantage of Early Theme Park Entry at Epcot to get in Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure Standby Line.
Why? Epcot’s Skyliner station is at the International Gateway, which means you’ll enter the park much closer to the France Pavilion, where Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure is located.
If you’re staying at a nearby resort (BoardWalk, Beach Club, Yacht Club, Swan, Dolphin, Swan Reserve), we recommend walking so you don’t have to wait for transportation. This way, you’ll also be able to enter at the International Gateway.
This also may give you a better chance of getting to the front of the line compared to if you were to enter at the front entrance of the park by Spaceship Earth.
We explain above about entering Epcot at the front vs. the International Gateway.
Arrive at Rope Drop for Regular Park Entry (Good for Offsite Guests)
Remember, offsite guests aren’t eligible for Early Theme Park Entry, meaning all of the guests who are eligible will already be in line, since they have a 30-minute head start.
But, if you’re an offsite guest, your 2 best bets for minimizing waits will be to be at the front of the pack for regular park entry or hop in line at the end of the night.
If staying until the end of the night won’t work for you, or if you prefer to get your ride out of the way, being at the front of the pack when the park opens for offsite guests will be your best bet.
You’ll still need to arrive to the park early. Aim to be at the gates about 1 hour before the park officially opens. If you are traveling during an extra busy time of the year (like the holidays), you may need to even be earlier.
You’ll be directed away from the onsite guests to separate lines. You’ll need to stay at the front of the pack of offsite people if you want to keep your wait for Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure as low as possible.
What’s the Best Way to Enter Epcot at Rope Drop for Regular Park Entry?
For guests who have access or choose to use the Skyliner, this is the best form of transportation to ride in the morning when trying to take advantage of rope drop for regular park entry at Epcot to get in Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure Standby Line.
Since Epcot’s Skyliner station is at the International Gateway, this means you’ll enter the park much closer to Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure in the France Pavilion.
If you’re staying at a nearby resort (BoardWalk, Beach Club, Yacht Club, Swan, Dolphin, Swan Reserve), we recommend walking so you don’t have to wait for transportation. This way, you’ll also be able to enter at the International Gateway.
This also may give you a better chance of getting to the front of the line compared to if you were to enter at the front entrance of the park by Spaceship Earth.
We explain above about entering Epcot at the front compared to the International Gateway.
Ride at the End of the Night (Good for Both Onsite and Offsite Guests)
Another great option for offsite guests or even onsite guests that plan to arrive to the park later in the day is to hop in the line at the end of the evening.
We recommend you don’t try to cut it too close, but as long as you are in line before the park closes, you’ll be allowed to ride.
There are a couple downsides to this approach, though.
Although ride closures are less frequent now than they were when the attraction first opened, interruptions do still happen. And, if one happens late in the day, the ride may not be available before the park closes, which means you could miss out on getting a ride.
That doesn’t happen very often anymore, but it is something to keep in mind.
It’s important to also add that riding at the end of the night may also mean that you’ll miss out on nighttime entertainment. If you don’t care about the nighttime spectacular, great, but if you do, this is definitely something to keep in mind.
Ride During Extended Evening Theme Park Hours (Onsite Deluxe and Deluxe Villa Guests Only)
Unlike Early Theme Park Entry which is available to all onsite guests, Extended Evening Theme Park Hours are only available for Disney Deluxe and Deluxe Villa guests.
These extended evening hours allow eligible guests to stay at Epcot (or Magic Kingdom) for 2 hours past official park closing.
Disney doesn’t publish the schedule too far in advance, but the hours usually fall on Mondays or Wednesdays.
If you are lucky enough to be traveling at a time when one is available, the Extended Evening Theme Park Hours will be a fantastic option for riding Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure with minimal waits.
Keep in mind, though, that you’ll need to have a park hopper ticket to enjoy this bonus time if you did not start your day at Epcot.
VIP Tours: Another Way to Minimize Your Wait
VIP Tours are another option for minimizing your waits for Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure.
Although they are not an inexpensive way to skip the line, if one is in your budget, using a VIP tour guide will definitely keep your waits short on nearly every attraction at Walt Disney World.
Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure FAQS
Does Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure Have a Single Rider Line?
At this time, Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure does not have a Single Rider Line. It only has 2 lines:
- Standby
- Lightning Lane
All that said, we know from experience at other attractions with this option — like Test Track and Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster — that Single Rider Lines can significantly reduce your wait, so if Disney does ever decide to open the Single Rider Line for Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure, that will be a good option to help with long lines, too.
Can I Use Rider Switch on Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure?
No, you cannot. Why? Because you don’t need to. Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure doesn’t have a height requirement, meaning all guests are able to ride.
Can I Use The Disability Access Service (DAS) At Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure?
The Disability Access Service is *only* available for registered guests that, due to a disability, have difficulty tolerating the wait in a standard line or queue.
And to be clear, Disney’s official policy states:
“A Guest whose disability is based on the necessity to use a wheelchair or scooter does not need DAS. Depending on the experience, Guests utilizing a wheelchair or scooter will either wait in the standard queue or receive a return time at the attraction that is comparable to the current standby wait.”
But, while some attractions are available to be booked in the DAS system ahead of arrival, Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure is not.
Instead, registered guests using DAS will need to request their return time after they enter the park (we recommend doing this first thing!).
Don’t These Methods Still Require Waiting?
To be fair, with any method other than booking a Lightning Lane with Genie+, you will be spending some time waiting.
But, the goal is to do as much of the waiting as possible outside regular theme park hours. It just makes more sense to wait an hour before the park opens or after the park closes than it does to spend precious park touring time doing it.
So yes, while you’ll still be technically waiting, if you use one of the methods listed above you’ll free yourself up to tour the rest of the park with as minimal lines as possible.