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Disney World's New Zootopia 4D Show Draws Sharp Online Critiques After Animal Kingdom Debut

Early feedback points to a child‑friendly show drawing adult criticism over quality plus park fit.

Overview

  • Zootopia: Better Zoogether! opened November 7 in Animal Kingdom’s Tree of Life Theater, replacing It’s Tough to Be a Bug! as the park’s first Zootopia‑themed attraction.
  • Posts on X complain about fast pacing, poor sound balance, clip‑show feel, and a lack of conservation messaging, with some users labeling the show “lazy” or “garbage.”
  • Other guests defend it as designed for young children, noting positive reactions from kids and describing it as less scary than the retired bug show.
  • The nine‑minute presentation features a new Officer Clawhauser audio‑animatronic, an original song, and multisensory 4D effects.
  • Disney is promoting the launch with a refreshed in‑park guide map and a video message from Judy Hopps voice actor Ginnifer Goodwin, alongside a Nick and Judy character meet‑and‑greet.