5 Ways To Ride Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure Without Long Waits

Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure is one of Epcot’s top attractions, alongside Test Track, Frozen Ever After, and Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind.

High demand can mean long lines, but we’re here to help you avoid all of that with 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:

1. Pay to ride using Genie+
2. Ride during Early Theme Park Entry (onsite guests only)
3. Ride right when the park opens
4. Hop in line right before the park closes
5. Ride during Extended Theme Park Hours (onsite Deluxe and Deluxe villa guests only)

We’re going to take a look at all of those options above, but first we need to talk a little bit about the 2 entrances at Epcot.

Front Park Entry vs. International Gateway

Unlike the other parks, Epcot has 2 entrances: the main one at the front of the park, and another entrance in the World Showcase called The International Gateway.

(Technically, Animal Kingdom has a second entrance, too – but it doesn’t really factor into park touring strategy.)

When trying to plan how you’ll ride Remy’s, where you enter Epcot makes a big difference because while Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure is very close to the International Gateway, it is the furthest attraction away from the front of the park, making it very difficult to ride it effectively during Early Theme Park Entry.

Here’s who enters where:

• Bus, monorail, drive, or use rideshare services like Lyft or Uber to Epcot: Front of Epcot
• Disney Skyliner: International Gateway
• Walk from BoardWalk, Beach Club, Yacht Club, Swan, Dolphin, Swan Reserve: International Gateway

What If I Enter at the Front of Epcot?

If you plan to enter Epcot at the front of the park AND you plan to purchase Genie+, we recommend riding Remy’s using Genie+ and starting your day touring at the front of the park rope dropping Test Track and/or Frozen Ever After.

If you do NOT plan to purchase Genie+, you’ll have a bit more difficult decision to make.

You can still head to Remy’s during Early Theme Park Entry or when the park officially opens to all guests, but you’ll likely be looking at a 45-minute wait (or more) by the time you get there, since the guests from the International Gateway will have a head start.

But, that wait is still likely better than what you’ll find later in the day.

Your next best free option would be to wait until the end of the night and jump in line before they close it. But, the trade-off with doing it this way is that you’ll miss the nightly fireworks show.

Option C is just watching the My Disney Experience App and heading to Remy’s whenever the wait hits a point you feel comfortable with, just keep in mind that this attraction remains popular and the historical waits here average 60 to 70 minutes.

What If I Enter at the International Gateway?

By entering at the International Gateway, you’ll be closer to the France pavilion, where Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure is located.

This puts you in a prime spot to ride Remy’s during Early Theme Park Entry. And, if you are at the front of the pack, you’ll have a good chance to get both Remy’s AND Frozen Ever After knocked out before Early Theme Park Entry is over.

If you don’t have access to the Skyliner or aren’t staying at a Boardwalk area resort, you can still reach the International Gateway by:

• Taking a Minnie Van from any Disney Resort to the Beach Club or Boardwalk.
• If you have a dining reservation at The Beach Club, Yacht Club, or Boardwalk, you can use Uber or Lyft to that resort. You may be able to use Uber or Lyft without a dining reservation, but Disney sometimes gets picky about things, especially around park opening.

If you prefer to drive your car and want to park at one of those resorts, the official policy is that you’ll need a dining reservation, and we can confirm that Disney is very strict about this.

You could also 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.

It’s possible that it may work, but it probably isn’t worth that hassle.

Pay to Ride Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure by purchasing Genie+

In addition to your standard Standby Line (which is free to use), Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure also has a “Lightning Lane,” which is the new name for the old FastPass line.

The Lightning Lane lets you skip the long Standby Line wait, but it requires purchasing Genie+ for every member of your party. So, while it is super convenient, it does come with a cost.

We recommend this method for guests who don’t mind spending the extra for Genie+ and for guests entering the park from the front entrance who want to keep their waits as low as possible.

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 with Genie+?

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 (for people with Park Hopping eligible tickets).

Prices vary by date and park. Here’s an example of pricing for June 13, 2024:

• Multiple Parks: $27 per person
• Magic Kingdom: $27 per person
• Hollywood Studios: $24 per person
• Epcot: $19 per person
• Animal Kingdom: $17 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:

1. 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+
2. 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”.
3. 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.
   
   
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. If necessary, you can edit your party at this time. Then, tap “Confirm Party”.
8. Review your details and hit “Continue”.
9. 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:

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 for Early Theme Park Entry

Here’s what you need to know about how to get to Epcot in time for Early Theme Park Entry:

Bus

• First buses leave the resorts about 1 hour before Early Theme Park Entry begins.
• The goal is to be on the first bus, so aim to be at the bus stop 90 minutes before Early Entry. That will put you near the front of the bus line and very likely on the first bus of the day from your resort.

Skyliner

• Typically, the Skyliner line to Epcot begins running approximately 1 hour before Early Theme Park Entry is scheduled to begin.
• Like the buses, 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.
• Arrive at the Skyliner station at least 90 minutes before Early Entry.

Monorail

• The monorail goes to Epcot, but you’ll have to board it at the Transportation and Ticket Center. If you need to transfer to the Epcot Monorail at the Transportation and Ticket Center from the Resort Monorail, make sure to allow for time to do that.
• Arrive at the Monorail stop 75 minutes before Early 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

• When walking, you will arrive at the International Gateway entrance — which is better than the front of the park when your goal is to ride Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure at Early Entry.
• 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.

For reference, the walk from Beach Club to Epcot is about 5-10 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!

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.

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 at Epcot later in the day is to hop in the line at the end of the evening.

We recommend not waiting until the last minute to get in line. However, as long as you are in line before the park officially closes, you’ll be allowed to ride.

There are a couple of 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 fireworks, 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.

Other Ways to Minimize Your Wait on Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure

Epcot After Hours

Epcot After Hours at Walt Disney World is a special ticketed event that allows guests to enjoy the park after it has closed to regular day guests. This event typically features shorter wait times for popular attractions like Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure, exclusive entertainment, and unique food and beverage options.

The price typically starts around $150 per person, which is pricey but because the crowds are typically so low, you truly can get a lot done for that amount.

The downside to After Hours is that they are not available year-round, so unless your trip corresponds with a scheduled event, you won’t have the chance to do it.

VIP Tours

VIP Tours are another option for minimizing your wait 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 developmental 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.”

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.

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Have you tried one of these methods to cut down on your waits? Did it work? Let us know that and any questions you might have in the comments!