Brer Panther
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This was more likely than not just a rushed attempt to get Zootopia into the park. Before this, they wanted to retheme Dinosaur to it.
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DAK “Zootopia” is being created for the Tree of Life theater
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Tony the Tigger
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But think about if they actually did it that way.
The complaints would be exactly what you said: it’s the exact same plot, but with animals instead of bugs. Where is the creativity? The sky is falling! The magic is gone! All that stuff.
WondersOfLife
Blink, blink. Breathe, breathe. Day in, day out.
Perhaps. So maybe it could be a blessing to replace Zootopia after seeing how bad it really COULD be.
***I also always stand on ground that an attraction replacement can always be equal-in-quality to its replacement. Anything less than that isnt worth it.
James Alucobond
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Equal in scope, sure. That’s why things like Imagination and Horizons were always going to be an issue. But gauging reception isn’t easy, especially when pushing uphill against nostalgia.
Centauri Space Station
Well-Known Member
Mission space was ambitious and attempted something unique. Imagination was a known downgrade to save costs.
22FLknight
Member
What will it take to have Zootopia replaced by Hoppers? Josh D’Amaro might have approved it before he becomes CEO but there might be time to correct this and do a complete major retheme while keeping the Tree of Life intact.
Why not have Mabel from Hoppers connecting with the Tree of Life as a way to utilize the whole theater.
Remove the dung beetle ball. Trying to rewrite the Tree of Life’s origin to fit Zootopia is really trying to erase Joe Rohde’s idea of Animal Kingdom. If Iger mandated this, thank goodness he is stepping down.
Why not have Mabel from Hoppers connecting with the Tree of Life as a way to utilize the whole theater.
Remove the dung beetle ball. Trying to rewrite the Tree of Life’s origin to fit Zootopia is really trying to erase Joe Rohde’s idea of Animal Kingdom. If Iger mandated this, thank goodness he is stepping down.
Bocabear
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I just watched the trailer....based on the trailer it feels almost as if the film were written to be part of the park....Aligns with the mission...Locations and idea that feels more in-sync... Not animals being humans in a huam world built by animals.... Curious now to see the whole film....
_caleb
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Unless you are, in fact, Joe Rohde himself, this comment comes across as a bit dramatic
22FLknight
Member
I can agree that the new Zootopia show is a glorified Disney+ short. It is just those plaques that try to reframe the Tree of Life as it was created by Zootopia.
mattpeto
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If Josh hates it, it’s possible There is precedent.
But they want Zootopia in the parks.
TrainsOfDisney
Well-Known Member
Does zootopia move merch? Honest question - I’m the wrong demo and I know the movies have been crazy successful.
I think I see more muppets merch being worn in the park than zoo though.
22FLknight
Member
Zootopia could go into Hollywood Studios (movie IP) or EPCOT (themes of multiculturalism).
Generally, new or rethemed attractions aren't yanked. They stay in order to recoup their expenditure. If it's not really an excellent attraction... it's OK if it's "good enough" until the end of its life cycle -- then, it's replaced. It's probably why Imagination 3 and Nemo ride are still around.
If Zoogether is getting passable GSATs and the attraction isn't always empty... it's gonna stay a while.
For attractions that get yanked before its life cycle, it's because the mechanics are bad (Luigi's Flying Tires), or its GSAT is just awful (ExtraTerrorstrial *and* Stitch), or it's costing money (Harmonious [people not staying for dinner at EPCOT]).
If Zoogether is getting passable GSATs and the attraction isn't always empty... it's gonna stay a while.
For attractions that get yanked before its life cycle, it's because the mechanics are bad (Luigi's Flying Tires), or its GSAT is just awful (ExtraTerrorstrial *and* Stitch), or it's costing money (Harmonious [people not staying for dinner at EPCOT]).
parksandtravel
Member
A Zootopia land would be very popular. At my work it's the only modern Disney movie that everyone seems to like.
James Alucobond
Well-Known Member
I would not be encouraged by such an announcement largely because the Shanghai land is hideous.
Brer Panther
Well-Known Member
I doubt Better Zoogether is going anywhere anytime soon. It just opened.
Unless they plan on building a Zootopia land/attraction elsewhere in the park.
Unless they plan on building a Zootopia land/attraction elsewhere in the park.
Alice a
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Would relocation be a possibility?
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Anyone know the GSATS for this compared to Awesome Planet?
mattpeto
Well-Known Member
Stick it in the Mickey shorts theater even without the animatronic.
HMF
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They have unfortunately violated that rule many, many times by now.