Animal Kingdom Debuts ‘Zootopia: Better Zoogether’ as Debate Over Park’s Depth Persists
The launch reflects a replacement-first approach that has not meaningfully increased the park’s overall capacity.
Overview
- Zootopia: Better Zoogether opened on November 7 at the Tree of Life theater, replacing the long-running It’s Tough to Be a Bug with a new 4D show.
- Early reactions are mixed, with many younger guests responding positively while some longtime fans express disappointment over the retired original attraction.
- Coverage reiterates Animal Kingdom’s reputation as a “half‑day” park compared with the other Walt Disney World parks due to fewer overall attractions.
- Recent changes mostly swap older experiences for new franchise-based offerings, as seen previously when Pandora – The World of Avatar replaced Camp Minnie-Mickey in 2017.
- Inside the Magic reports that DinoLand U.S.A. is expected to close in February 2026 for a Tropical Americas area with an Indiana Jones ride and an Encanto attraction, a developing plan not yet confirmed by Disney.