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

[drnilescrane]

Disney Parks FB Post specifically says "Next Winter" not "This Winter" so 16 months from now. Bug may last through Spring Break, but I wouldn't expect much more

-Rob

It’s directly tying into the sequel. It’ll launch Nov 25 at the earliest.

 

[EagleScout610]

I wonder if the 'stinging' effect from Bugs Life will remain. They can work a bug/bee into the concert right?

 

[Henry Mystic]

Honestly, from a park ops perspective, bringing in more experiences that kids enjoy makes sense for AK. While there are a lot of animals, there aren't many attractions for kids, and even the ones that they can do aren't really geared for them (they're more appropriate for them).

I mourn for the loss of bug representation and what I felt was a slickly-produced show, but at the very least this will be a capacity boost for the park and address a hole, rounding out its line-up in away ITTBAB just couldn't.

 

[lazyboy97o]

I mourn for the loss of bug representation and what I felt was a slickly-produced show, but at the very least this will be a capacity boost for the park and address a hole, rounding out its line-up in away ITTBAB just couldn't.

This is only a capacity boost if it’s a significantly shorter show.

 

[Disgruntled Walt]

I can pretty much say for sure I will never be seeing this show. I never cared much for ITTBAB but I have no desire to see this at all.

 

[aladdin2007]

Honestly, from a park ops perspective, bringing in more experiences that kids enjoy makes sense for AK. While there are a lot of animals, there aren't many attractions for kids, and even the ones that they can do aren't really geared for them (they're more appropriate for them).

I mourn for the loss of bug representation and what I felt was a slickly-produced show, but at the very least this will be a capacity boost for the park and address a hole, rounding out its line-up in away ITTBAB just couldn't.

I always thought the park could have used the bugs land thing from cali,,,,it would have made a nice little pocket for kids and families to enjoy.

 

[doctornick]

I always thought the park could have used the bugs land thing from cali,,,,it would have made a nice little pocket for kids and families to enjoy.

Agreed. It also could be built really quickly. Would have been nice to have a bunch of rides added that kids could enjoy

 

[eddie104]

I think this is going to be a decent replacement(crossing fingers) that’s updated for the younger generation.

All I’m asking for is a new animatronic to replace hopper.

 

[Purduevian]

This is only a capacity boost if it’s a significantly shorter show.

It would not be a theoretical capacity boost. However, if the show actually starts filling up regularly, it should be an actual capacity boost. Much like the new Country Bears.

On another note, I wonder if Dinosuar (the ride not the whole land) is safe until this opens.

 

[Dunston]

Rohde specifically said that Zootopia doesn’t fit in Animal Kingdom. Putting it right in the park’s icon is really lousy!!

 

[lazyboy97o]

It would not be a theoretical capacity boost. However, if the show actually starts filling up regularly, it should be an actual capacity boost. Much like the new Country Bears.

On another note, I wonder if Dinosuar (the ride not the whole land) is safe until this opens.

Capacity is how much something can hold. The capacity of your mug doesn’t decrease because you drank some of your coffee.

 

[Purduevian]

Capacity is how much something can hold. The capacity of your mug doesn’t decrease because you drank some of your coffee.

Fair, the utilized capacity of the park will be higher, how about that?

 

[Bocabear]

Adding in the small Bugsland rides for the youngest of guests would not be a bad idea...but I guess now that Zootopia is evicting them from the theater, they will probably just go away from the park forever.... I feel like the walking trails and Safari...the actual focus of the park is for little kids as well as any age... so there are things for kids to do... Pandora Boat ride is fine for little ones...and the new carousel in the Tropical Americas land will be good... Shame they could not find room for a small area of kiddy rides... Like the new Tinkerbell thing at Fantasy Springs and the old Bugsland rides... Adding that would please all the people that are always complaining there is nothing for the toddlers....Without costing hundreds of millions of dollars....

 

[Dear Prudence]

A new show based on “Zootopia” is being created for the Tree of Life theater at Disney’s Animal Kingdom!

The current concept for the new “Zootopia” experience has guests visiting the different biomes you only glimpse in the film, traveling along with Judy Hopps, Nick Wilde and other characters.

No.

 

[Gusey]

9/5/2024

ANIMAL KINGDOM
745 W SAVANNAH CIR(TREE OF LIFE) - Buena Vista Construction Company - Provide labor, material and/or electrical for construction

Potential permits???

 

[danlb_2000]

Potential permits???

Could be, although I would think a larger contractor would be involved with this update.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Honestly, from a park ops perspective, bringing in more experiences that kids enjoy makes sense for AK. While there are a lot of animals, there aren't many attractions for kids, and even the ones that they can do aren't really geared for them (they're more appropriate for them).

I mourn for the loss of bug representation and what I felt was a slickly-produced show, but at the very least this will be a capacity boost for the park and address a hole, rounding out its line-up in away ITTBAB just couldn't.

Our trip a few weeks ago I made sure to see ITTBAB knowing it was going away. It was the first time my kids did it, first time for me in years

They enjoyed ITTBAB but felt basically a "one and done" and they have much more excitement for Zootopia so should be a bit more of a draw and make it a higher priority use for LLMP

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Capacity is how much something can hold. The capacity of your mug doesn’t decrease because you drank some of your coffee.

right, it wouldn't be a "capacity" increase but it likely would be a "actual number of people who are experiencing this and thus not on line/doing something else" increase

 

[EagleScout610]

Potential permits???

Wouldn't be surprised if Zootopia is supposed to be opening Winter '25. I wouldn't be surprised if that means Bug closes after Christmas

 

[TrainsOfDisney]

right, it wouldn't be a "capacity" increase but it likely would be a "actual number of people who are experiencing this and thus not on line/doing something else" increase

By how much though? Tough to be a bug isn’t playing to empty theaters.