EPCOT's France Pavilion Fully Reopens Following Last Night's Fire

3 days ago in "Remy's Ratatouille Adventure"

Posted: Sunday March 23, 2025 10:31am ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

EPCOT's France pavilion is operating normally today, March 23, with all attractions and dining available, including Remy's Ratatouille Adventure.

The newly expanded France pavilion at EPCOT at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., features a cast-iron arcade that serves as a transition from real-world France to the fantastical vision of Paris from Ratatouille.
The newly expanded France pavilion at EPCOT at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., features a cast-iron arcade that serves as a transition from real-world France to the fantastical vision of Paris from Ratatouille.

A fire broke out last night at around 7 pm near the backstage area of Remy's Ratatouille Adventure. Photos and videos on social media showed thick black smoke rising near the attraction's show building. The fire originated in a backstage walk-in cooler and was extinguished quickly by approximately 7:15 pm. No injuries were reported.

Fire Breaks Out at EPCOT’s France Pavilion
Fire Breaks Out at EPCOT’s France Pavilion

Cast Members evacuated the pavilion promptly, temporarily closing attractions, dining, and retail locations. Disney reopened the France pavilion to guests at around 8:20 pm. Remy's Ratatouille Adventure reopened shortly after, at 8:45 pm. Impressions de France reopened just before the park closed at 9 pm.

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    Lilofan22 hours ago

    With the full support of the Board who were ALL recently reelected.

    Captain Culpepper Cline1 day ago

    Is this a lead up to Ratatouille 2? The chef causes a flambé fire in a walk in cooler. Hilariousness ensues. Ratatouille saves the day in the burned chef’s hat. You’re welcome Disney.

    Jambo Dad2 days ago

    Snow White has entered the chat Ahsoka has entered the chat Wish has entered the chat I could go on all night…

    JIMINYCR2 days ago

    Dang it … I told them a soufflé goes in the oven for no more than 25 - 30 minutes or it will burn!!! Why can’t they follow a simple recipe.

    "El Gran Magnifico"2 days ago

    *The Last Jedi has entered the chat

    FettFan2 days ago

    So basically it’s Iger’s tenure since February 2020.

    "El Gran Magnifico"2 days ago

    Laissez les bons temps rouler!

    larryz2 days ago

    It's not burnt, it's Cajun!!! -- Wolfgang Puck

    THEMEPARKPIONEER2 days ago

    Did they play chaos from Illuminations while this was happening?

    muteki2 days ago

    Everything back open today? Les Halles/L'Artisan des Glaces/Impressions/etc?

    wdwmagic2 days ago

    FutureCEO3 days ago

    You would think the world was burning to cause her voice to go up that high. Did you see what I did there.

    HauntedPirate3 days ago

    “No injuries reported” is the only thing that matters. Good job to all involved.

    Sirwalterraleigh3 days ago

    It looked like “no joke”
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