DAK “Zootopia” is being created for the Tree of Life theater

[Smiley/OCD]

Nah, aside from paying the voice actors, its actually likely one of the cheapest attractions to run. Likely only slightly more than the Mickey Shorts Theater and Pixar Film Festival. The biggest factors in how much an attraction costs to operate are the maintenance required for mechanical elements, how much energy it needs to run, and how much labor is required to run it. Laugh Floor has only a few operations positions.

Not if they don’t do routine maintenance…(looking at you, TBA)…

 

[TrainsOfDisney]

Nah, aside from paying the voice actors, its actually likely one of the cheapest attractions to run. Likely only slightly more than the Mickey Shorts Theater and Pixar Film Festival.

Well we don’t know how many staff are required to operate laugh floor so it’s hard to fully judge. But equity actors alone would make it much more than Mickey shorts.

 

[𝐌𝖆𝖓 𝖎𝖓 𝐖𝖊𝖇]

Nah, aside from paying the voice actors, its actually likely one of the cheapest attractions to run. Likely only slightly more than the Mickey Shorts Theater and Pixar Film Festival. The biggest factors in how much an attraction costs to operate are the maintenance required for mechanical elements, how much energy it needs to run, and how much labor is required to run it. Laugh Floor has only a few operations positions.

Think of how few it would have if it was just Stitch talking to the audience.

 

[parksandtravel]

Nahtazutopialand…?!

Nahtazu is right! AK needs more rides than more animals.

 

[Tom Morrow]

Well we don’t know how many staff are required to operate laugh floor so it’s hard to fully judge. But equity actors alone would make it much more than Mickey shorts.

Well, for reference, the way Disney staffs its attractions operators is bigger attractions that require more staffing will be considered one operation, while the attractions that only require minimal operations staff are typically grouped together with at least one other attraction as one operation.

So for example, Space Mountain is its own operation, but Laugh Floor is combined with, perhaps Buzz and CoP. I'm not exactly sure how it's divided these days but you get the idea.

 

[TrainsOfDisney]

Laugh Floor is combined with, perhaps Buzz and CoP.

Well first off…. Do you know that’s a fact?

But I wasn’t really talking about the greeters - I meant behind the scenes. Do they have live sound and light techs, stage manager, etc.?

Plus the actors of course. Some days could probably get away with 4 actors all day?

 

[Tom Morrow]

Well first off…. Do you know that’s a fact?

I'm not certain on the current pairings, but yes, Laugh Floor is paired with other Tomorrowland attractions whereas Space Mountain, Tron, and Speedway are their own operations. This is common knowledge in the Orlando theme park worker scene.

But I wasn’t really talking about the greeters - I meant behind the scenes. Do they have live sound and light techs, stage manager, etc.?

Plus the actors of course. Some days could probably get away with 4 actors all day?

Laugh Floor and Turtle Talk are nearly completely automated shows outside of the digital puppets that the performers control. The performers control the show cues and move the show along, the camera that points at "that guy", and audio.

So basically every show has maybe 2 or 3 performers doing everything and one or two operations cast members in the theater assisting with loading/unloading the theater and audience interactions. There are no stagehands or stage managers.

I would wager it costs about the same to operate as ITTBAB / Zootopia, when factoring in the expenses for equity actors vs. maintaining physical special effects.

But (mostly) automated shows will typically be much less expensive to operate than any ride with a track/circuit.

 

[GenChi]

I think it might be theoretically possible in a few years judging by the fact that it is getting a reaction that rivals Journey into YOUR Imagination.

Let's not get too ahead of ourselves here

 

[WondersOfLife]

I’m surprised it’s lasted as long as it has - it’s not cheap to run. The voice actors are equity and they need CM’s in the theatre to help with mics for guests.

I imagine it all boils down to guest satisfaction ratings... Capacity/attendance, too. Its relatively popular. Could be a good reason why MI has a land coming at all, actually.

I imagine it cant be THAT expensive to run... Think about Indiana Jones, Frozen Sing Along, Little Mermaid, ect.

 

[BrianLo]

I can't even think of a situation where an attraction was relocated (within the same resort). Tho, I'm sure there may have been rare one or two examples.

If MV3D wasn't relocated...

There’s also Astro orbiter at Disneyland and I don’t know if it really counts, but Space at Tokyo.

Half nod to there was very real plans to move Small World at Tokyo too. America sings was in a very strange way half reused in Splash at Disneyland. Likewise a scene of Snow White at Mk to SDMT.

Oh and Emotional Whirlwind!

Not in any way to imply this will make that elusive club.

 

[HMF]

There’s also Astro orbiter at Disneyland and I don’t know if it really counts,

Technically it doesn't as the previous Tomorrowland spinner was called Rocket Jets.

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[Notes from Neverland]

Hoppers feels like such a better fit in the Tree of Life than Zootopia.

 

[Chester&Hester Enthusiast]

Well first off…. Do you know that’s a fact?

Having worked Tomorrowland Ops, this is correct. Buzz, Monsters, and CoP are one rotation, and TTA and Astro (plus Stitch previously) are another. Space and Speedway (and I assume Tron, though it opened long after I left) are their own rotations as solo attractions.

 

[TrainsOfDisney]

Having worked Tomorrowland Ops, this is correct.

Thanks! Do you happen to know about the entertainment staffing for laugh floor?

Is there an audio tech? Lightning tech? Stage manager?

 

[MisterPenguin]

Thanks! Do you happen to know about the entertainment staffing for laugh floor?

Is there an audio tech? Lightning tech? Stage manager?

...that guy?

 

[Chester&Hester Enthusiast]

Thanks! Do you happen to know about the entertainment staffing for laugh floor?

Is there an audio tech? Lightning tech? Stage manager?

Can't speak to that, unfortunately. I started in what was known at the time as Stitch Complex, and ended at Space. I know the "monsters" had pretty cushy digs backstage, though! I would imagine the lighting and audio is all automated, though? But presumably there is some type of management for the Equity Cast (who definitely make decent money).

 

[TrainsOfDisney]

I would imagine the lighting and audio is all automated, though?

That’s indeed the question I’m trying to find an answer to! Haha.

 

[Figments Friend]

I won’t ‘ruin the Magic’, but just know the Monsters are well rehearsed and prepared for anything.

A few digital enhancements and ‘magic’ come into play during a show to keep the pace moving, and improve skills are an absolute must.

As soon as an audience is entering the performance space, the Monsters are watching you from above.
Scary?
Nothing to be afraid of.
They are just already deciding which Guests will end up being a part of the show….yes, even ‘That Guy’!

And do send them your jokes.
I get the impression not enough Guests do this these days with so many other distractions ( smart phones…cough ) happening in the waiting areas.
Oh, and pay attention to your surroundings in there.
Lots of fun things to discover while you wait!

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[HonorableMention]

Saw Hoppers yesterday and agree with others that it’s a perfect fit for the Tree of Life. It has built-in lore to explain talking animals with humans, a strong message that fits AK’s vision, and it’s just a good movie to boot.

Also an IP that needs no prior knowledge to enjoy as an attraction. The animals act like…animals

 

[Admiral01]

It is too bad Zootopia went into the Tree of Life. The show is boring. It’s not at all as engaging as ITTBAB. One and done for us. We won’t do the attraction again while Zootopia is in there.

I did not leave feeling the same disappointment as I did with the Country Bear Musical Jamboree, but it wasn’t a show worthy of such a prominent theme park location, and as a replacement for what was actually a nice attraction. Leaving an attraction feeling bored is not good. Downgrade for sure.