Why Zootopia hits in China
We have more coverage from Zootopia in Shanghai, as well as the last chance to help update our theme park visitors guides.
I am proud that Theme Park Insider was one of very few US-based theme park publications to provide on-site coverage of the opening of Shanghai Disneyland's new Zootopia land. Many thanks to Justin Olsvik for stepping us and covering this major new attraction for us. I think you will enjoy his work, including many videos of the land and its new attraction.
Disney's 'Crazy Animal City' comes alive in Shanghai's Zootopia: Includes Justin's review of the land, as well as no-commentary daytime and nighttime walking tours, so you can get a feel of what the visiting the land might feel like.
Ride Review of Shanghai Disneyland's Zootopia Hot Pursuit: "Hop" aboard for a ride-along as you help Officers Judy and Nick chase down Bellwether and rescue Gazelle, just in time for her big Zootopia Day concert. Includes full POV video.
How Disney Imagineers brought Zootopia to life in Shanghai: Discover why this IP resonates so deeply in China.
And in case you missed it, we have updated our opening-day story with more video of the Zootopia opening ceremonies, including full video of the new WDI prototype Duke Weaselton character crashing Josh D’Amaro’s press conference: Zootopia land opens at Shanghai Disneyland.
In other news…
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Here's what is coming back to Disneyland in the New Year: Magic Happens, Wondrous Journeys, and Mickey Mix Magic will return to Disneyland in the first months of 2024.
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Help us rank the restaurants at Walt Disney World: When I email you again on New Year's Day, it will be to announce the new Theme Park Insider Award winners, as well as to reveal our updated theme park visitors guides. As I put the finishing touches on those, I am asking for your help with updating our Disney World dining recommendations. Please tell us up to 10 of your favorite places to eat at Disney.
Finally, as we close the book on 2023, to help support Theme Park Insider while saving money on discounted theme park tickets - as always - please follow the ticket icon links our Theme Park visitors guides and visit our partner's nationwide attractions discounts page.
Best wishes and Happy New Year,
Robert Niles