Stunning Little Mermaid Artwork by Mark Englert

The part two of the Ratatouille press event is coming soon, but in the meantime here is a fantastic Little Mermaid artwork done by Mark Englert. And if you love it you can even order a print HERE for $50. There is more artwork too for sale on the same page.

Artwork: copyright Mark Englert

WDS Ratatouille Press Event Full Pictorial Report - Part One

        

Hello everyone. Here is a full pictorial report on the Ratatouille press event which happened that week-end, thanks to Max, D&M contributor and DLPWelcome webmaster.

We're starting by Remy Plaza and here is what Max has to say about it: 

Remy Plaza is simply a triumph, the level and quality of theming is stunning and it's Walt Disney Imagineering at its best. It's even a shock compared to the rest of the park. The choice to have create a Paris between the reality and a dream vision of it "works" perfectly and it's a space where you're happy to walk in.

But in this gorgeous decor remain some issues, things that cannot be changed and Toy Story Playland nearby is the one i'm talking about. Sounds from guests riding TSP RC Racer and Parachute Drop can be heard and "broke" the romantic atmosphere of Remy Plaza. That said, the plaza is so charming that it will make you forget the sound intrusion from TSP, as you will be stunned by the theming of this Ratatouille land.

Special mention to the fountain at the center of the plaza which is simply perfect. If it happen that you don't see it working it'll be probably because of a too strong wind.

       

       

       

       

                

                      

     

  

                                                                                                                                                           

 
                              

      

The theming also include motorbikes of Colette and Chief Skinner as they are in the movie ( and also Linguini's bicycle ).

      

      

     

This is where you'll ask for your Fast Pass.

                            

       

Above, the ride entrance and below scenes of the queue decor where an animated Gusteau greets the guests from his sign on the top of Paris rooftops.

       

   

   

   

   

Time to pick up the 3D glasses that you'll need to enjoy the ride 3D projections!

   

All aboard the ratmobiles!

   

   

   

   

   

Max didn't had good pictures shot during the ride itself but he did what is so far the best on-ride video and you can watch it below. Many disappointed comments have been posted here and there but what i can tell you is that everyone who did the ride in person loved it. It's a family ride extremely well done and themed, and which is not supposed to be as "hard" as the Spiderman or Transformers rides at Universal. So, stop comparing it to these as even if the technology involved looks the same the ride "target" is not the same. It's in a way a highly sophisticated Fantasyland ride. Also, a video of a ride using so many projections is always disappointing as you can't experience the on-ride special effects, moving and spinning vehicle, etc... So, just wait to ride Ratatouille in person, "physically", and i'm sure you will be pleasantly surprised how good it is.

Ratatouille the ride - on-ride - Disneyland Paris by Disneyland-resort-paris

See you tomorrow for the part two with dozens of pictures of the new highly themed restaurant "Bistrot Chez Remy" which is now the biggest restaurant at Disneyland Paris!

                              

Don't miss the special offer price on the great Disneyland Paris "From Sketch to Reality" book - for both ENGLISH or FRENCH editions!  Thanks to this special offer you will save $50 on the normal price, so if you don't own the book yet i'm sure you don't want to miss it! Paypal and credit card payments are accepted, so make sure you to place your order now! 

You can use the Paypal buttons below for the english edition, or for the french edition. 
If you don't have a Paypal account you can also pay directly with your credit card with these buttons without opening a Paypal account. If it don't works please send me an email at: neverlandeditions@gmail.com

Paypal button for ENGLISH Edition : 

Paypal bouton pour Edition FRANCAISE :

Don't know yet the Disneyland Paris book? Have a look at the video below or on the book website HERE.

Pictures: copyright Max Fan - DLPWelcome

Ratatouille Land Walk Through - Including On-Ride Video !

Here is a new video from Max which this time will show you the Ratatouille land itself. The outside decor as you will see is undeniably charming. And the second part of the video is the ride video you've seen yesterday, but slightly edited, and with more shots of Gusteau's sign talking in french or english in the queue decor. Go ahead, watch it in full screen mode!




Picture and video: copyright Max Fan - DLPWelcome

First Video of WDS Ratatouille Restaurant "Bistrot Chez Remy"

Always thanks to Max, here is the first video showing the impressive and highly themed new Ratatouille restaurant. "Bistrot Chez Remy" is now the biggest restaurant at Disneyland Paris! Don't miss too the full ride video below!

Video: copyright Max Fan - DLPWelcome

New Ratatouille On-Ride Video Show You the Ride as WDS Guests See It !

Don't miss below our new Ratatouille on-ride video, filmed by Max this afternoon. And here is my comment on the ride. Although some seems to be disappointed by the ride - inevitably comparing it to Universal Spiderman or Transformers rides - i think WDI and DLP Imagineers did a great job. And i'm absolutely sure that the ride is much better than you think when you ride it in person. You must remember that the ride is in 3D with additionals heat, cold, and scents effects and a spinning vehicle, all things that you can't experiment when you watch the video.

Although the Spiderman or Transformers rides have probably more thrills, Ratatouille do have thrilling sequences and i think it's a perfect family ride, using the same kind of technology than Universal. The goal for DLP was to build a family ride and to have guests spending more money in the park. And i think they've reached this goal. Young children will love it, it won't be too scary for them, and parents will be happy to see their children happy. And they will spend then their money at the Chez Remy restaurant. If the ride is as successful as i think it will be this should give DLP the funds to build others new rides in a near future!

Video: copyright Max Fan - DLPWelcome

DLP WDS Ratatouille Ride Press Event LIVE Blog - Now with New and Best On-Ride Video !

        

Hello everyone! There we are, it's the "D" Day for the Ratatouille ride with the press event happening all this week-end! I, unfortunately, and although DLP kindly invited me couldn't attend today's event but Max, DLPWelcome webmaster who cover everything Disneyland Paris for Disney and more - and who give us regularly the great DLP photo updates - is at the Press Event and i will post here the pictures as soon as he sent them for this Live Blog. So, stay tuned on D&M all day as in a few minutes i will start posting pics!

...more coming soon. Please note that the latest posted pictures are, for once, the ones on the top.

And let's end this LIVE Blog with our video D&M / DLPWelcome now ready, and so far it's the best video available!

Over 50 webmasters and DLP fans were at the WDS today to test the ride and here is a picture showing them all. Max is indicated by the arrow. Let's thanks him again for his precious help abd the great video above! 

Also note that the ride was in soft-opening to all WDS guests this afternoon until 7pm! So if you're coming to the park before July 10 make sure to check as the ride might be in soft-opening before official opening day!

        

Additional pictures of the Chez Remy restaurant, shot in another room than the previous one, and showing different theming.

       

        

                                             

Max is back from his first ride of Ratatouille and he loved it! Here is his comments about it:

"Compared to Transformers ( at Universal ) it's better! Transformers is "simply" a battle to save the planet, while here, we re-live the animated film by being not only an actor, but in addition to being reduced to the size of a rat, with differents traps and adventures...

During the chase sequence, you feel some fresh air current which increase the sensation of speed. The giant screens around us in each scene, makes the ride very immersive unlike similar rides at Universal who direct our gaze right in front, due to the high walls on each side of the vehicle. For these reasons, Ratatouille is, for me, a more successful experience that Transformers (unable to comment for Spider-Man that I've not yet ride). But, for me, each of these attractions are indeed among the best in the world."

Below, a first video of the ride posted on Youtube. If all went well, Max has filmed the ride too and later tonight we should have available on Youtube "our" video of the ride.

That's it, after having lunch, Max is going to do the ride and we'll have his feeling soon. In the meantime, here are pictures of the land, shot a few minutes ago!

       

       

Below, pictures of the shop "Souvenirs de Paris" - which strangely won't open before this fall - and the building nearby where are located the rest rooms.

       

       

...and here are pictures of the dishes: entrance "vegetable seasonal salad", main course " beef filet, pont-neuf potatoes and ratatouille, cheese "brie de Meaux" and dessert "giant profiterolles, vanilla ice cream"!

        

        

        

        

        

Here is the menu of Bistro Chez Remy, in french and english!

                                            

                                            

It's lunch time in Paris, so Max is now having lunch at Bistrot Chez Remy!

       

        

        

                                             

Max is in the park and the sky is blue! For sure it'll be a great day for shooting pictures if the weather remain the same all day long!

        

Arrival at the WDS entrance... The park tickets have changed! The new ones have the Ratatouille visual printed on it !!!

                                             

Arrival at the medias check-in ( if i can say ) for the press event where they give to journalists, webmasters and photographers all infos, free entrance ticket, goodies, etc...