Disney Starts Phasing Out 3D Glasses on Select Rides With EPCOT’s Ratatouille Update
Advances in projection now let Imagineers deliver depth without eyewear.
Overview
- Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure at EPCOT has been updated to run without 3D glasses, shifting the experience to a 2D presentation.
- Coverage describes a quiet, selective move away from stereoscopic effects, with no system‑wide announcement from Disney.
- Guest comfort is a key factor cited in reports, as combining motion with 3D imagery can trigger dizziness or nausea for some riders.
- Operational considerations such as sanitation of shared glasses and the upkeep of calibrated 3D systems are driving the rethink.
- Major attractions including Avatar: Flight of Passage, Toy Story Mania!, and Star Tours continue to use 3D, underscoring that the change is not universal.