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Disney Recasts Animal Kingdom’s Tree of Life for New Zootopia Show as Nighttime Projections Return

Annual Passholder preview registration reportedly still has open slots.

Overview

  • Tree of Life Awakenings resumed November 1 with listed showtimes through November 8, shifting to a 6:15 p.m. start from November 2.
  • Zootopia: Better Zoogether! officially opens November 7 in the Tree of Life Theater after Cast Member and DVC previews, with AP previews set for November 5–6.
  • Queue signage and an in‑theater map depict the Tree of Life as part of Zootopia’s world, prompting mixed reaction over the icon’s new backstory.
  • Observers reported new overhead safety netting in the attraction queue, though Disney has not announced any Tree of Life refurbishment.
  • Disney is layering Zootopia offerings across the park, including Judy and Nick meet‑and‑greets, themed snacks and drinks, new merchandise, and a show featuring a Clawhauser Audio‑Animatronic and music by Michael and Mick Giacchino.