Disneyland Paris's Lost Freefall Ride & Epcot's Remy's Ratatouille Adventure Delay

Disneyland Paris: The Freefall Attraction That Never Was

• 💡 Geyser Mountain was an unbuilt Freefall-inspired attraction planned for Frontier Land at Disneyland Paris, designed by the late Pat Burke.
• 🚀 A more ambitious concept, a Captain Nemo-themed Freefall ride within Discovery Mountain, was also considered for Disneyland Paris, featuring a recreation of the Nautilus and offering park views before a thrilling descent.
• 💰 This ambitious Discovery Mountain project, along with other expansions, was ultimately shelved due to Disneyland Paris's initial financial struggles and lower-than-projected attendance.
• 🗺️ The concept of Geyser Mountain was later revived for Disneyland Park in California around 2000, intended to draw guests from the new California Adventure park, but this too was eventually abandoned.

Epcot's Remy's Ratatouille Adventure Opening

• 🗓️ Remy's Ratatouille Adventure at Epcot was officially announced to open on October 1st, 2021, coinciding with the start of Disney's fiscal year.
• 📈 The delay is attributed to financial strategy rather than operational readiness, as the ride has been running reliably for over a month with minimal downtime.
• 💰 Disney's decision to postpone the opening is seen as a move to boost financial performance in fiscal year 2022 by deferring revenue and to create a distinct event for the Magic Kingdom's 50th anniversary.
• 🎢 This delay means Epcot will not have a major new ride opening for 16 years since Soarin', impacting guest experience and potentially revenue during the interim period.

Disneyland Reopening and Operational Challenges

• 🎢 Disneyland was cleared to reopen, with initial capacity limited to 15%, potentially increasing to 25%, and a focus on outdoor or open-air attractions.
• ⚠️ Indoor rides face capacity restrictions, and the classification of