Disney World to debut 4D ‘Zootopia’ show ahead of film sequel release.
Miami, Aug 22 (EFE).
Disney’s Animal Kingdom in Orlando will premiere “Zootopia: Better Zoogether!,” a new 4D show inspired by the hit animated film and its upcoming sequel, on Nov. 7 at the park’s Tree of Life Theater.
The production will feature the film’s beloved protagonists, Judy Hopps, the determined police rabbit, and Nick Wilde, the sly fox who becomes her partner, alongside new characters created for the stage show, including the host Heidi Howler.
The storyline unfolds as a fictional celebration of “Zoogether Day,” the festival in “Zootopia” (2016) that unites different animal habitats.
Guests will experience musical numbers and spectacular sequences inspired by the film, including ice skating, synchronized swimming and drone displays.
The show culminates with a performance by Gazelle, the pop star voiced in the original film by Colombian singer Shakira.
Developed jointly by Walt Disney Imagineering and filmmakers Jared Bush and Byron Howard, who wrote and directed the original movie, the show features the voices of Jason Bateman and Ginnifer Goodwin, reprising their roles as Nick and Judy.
The debut is part of Disney’s broader strategy to expand immersive experiences based on its blockbuster franchises, following earlier park attractions inspired by “Avatar” and “Star Wars.”
Beyond the theater performance, visitors will also be able to meet “Zootopia” characters dressed in costumes from “Zootopia 2,” which is slated for theatrical release on Nov. 26. EFE
