Zootopia Land Opening Dec. 20, 2023 at Shanghai Disneyland
Disney has announced that the new Zootopia-themed land will open at Shanghai Disneyland on December 20, 2023. The land was previously mentioned opening in late 2023 at Destination D23 2023 in Orlando.
Along with the opening date announcement, Disney has also released new details about the land.
Land Theming
The city of Zootopia will feature storefronts with immersive sounds. You’ll want to stop and listen at the Beaver Dentist, Hibernation Hotel, and the Arctic Spa.
Mane Street features many fun design details, including movie tie-ins. Savanna Central is the central hub of the city and features a large Zootopitron screen with fun and colorful ads. At Zootopia Central Station, a large metro train drops off and picks off commuting animals. The land also features animal-inspired street details like “Cubs at Play” warning signs and vehicle height clearance signs for long-necked animals like giraffes.
Zootopia: Hot Pursuit
Disney elaborated on the storyline for the new attraction, Zootopia: Hot Pursuit:
In Zootopia: Hot Pursuit you will be greeted by Officer Clawhauser. The boisterous cheetah frequently pauses to talk to the newest rookie police officers or rave about Gazelle and the big concert tonight. Chief Bogo then orders his new rookies to board cruisers to back up Officers Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde and from there the adventure begins! From sliding across the ice of Tundratown to flying off the track onto the busy streets of Sahara Square, enjoy thrilling turns, spins, slides, and “drops” in this family-friendly attraction on a mission to rescue Gazelle from her kidnapper, Bellwether. This experience will surprise and delight your wild side as you have your very own experience in this sequel to the movie!
Shopping
Fashions by Fru Fru is by the entrance to Mane Street. The store features special areas themed after Yax and Duke Weaselton. The store will have the Disney Zootopia Cute collection and over 200 products, including some designed exclusively for the land.
Dining
Jumbeaux’s Café will feature many items, including:
A paw-shaped popsicle, inspired by the ones made by Nick Wilde in the movie
A chocolate marshmallow and mini chocolate, which mimics the jumbo pop from the movie
Officer Clawhauser’s favorite donut, in big or small sizes
The Disney Zootopia Blueberry Pie created by Gideon Grey, the fox
A Carrot Shaped Lollipop in honor of Bunnyburrow
Mane Street Show
An “atmosphere show” will feature characters talking to each other from their windows, and bring characters from the film to life.
Atmosphere show (Credit: Disney)
All images credit: Disney Parks Blog
