Since Lucky the dinosaur took his first steps in 2005 Disney has been creating new animatronics and limited engagement experiences that can be spontaneous and entertaining, not to mention interacting directly with the guests at the Disney parks. The experience continues with newest experience fresh from Disneyland Paris, "Bon Appetit from Chef Remy."

Strait out of the film Ratatouille, Remy travels around the restaurant on a rolling gourmet food cart with a Maitre d' presenting him to each table in the restaurant. Once the guests see Remy he may interact with sprightly movements and lively banter, or even dance to a classic French love song or bust a move to hip hop.

Famed French Chef Paul Bocuse greets Remy.

Remy and his Maitre d' will perform four times a day Monday through Saturday for guests dinning at the Les Chefs de France, which is located in the world showcase section of Epcot.

Remy is the smallest Audio-Animatronics character to date. “By combining technologies, our Living Character initiative creates new levels of guest interaction and brings characters to life like never before,” said Holger Irmler, who worked on the Remy project for Walt Disney Imagineering. “Things we do are so complex, yet our goal is to make them seem so magical to our guests.”
 

Famed French Chef Paul Bocuse introduces his grandson to a Remy.

If you’re interested in seeing Remy before he leaves in September you can catch him around lunch time Monday through Saturday, just call ahead to make a reservation. Disney’s reservation number is: 407/WDW-DINE (407/939-3463). You may make a reservation up to 90 days prior to your visit.

Photos by Walt Disney World Resort, Copyright 2009