Episode 135: No More Bugging Out — Zootopia Arrives at Animal Kingdom!

About this episode

Rob and Abbie discuss the new Zootopia attraction at Disney's Animal Kingdom and other Disney Parks updates.

Zootopia has officially taken over the Tree of Life at Disney’s Animal Kingdom! In this week’s episode, Rob and Abbie dive deep into Zootopia: Better Zoogether — the all-new show replacing It’s Tough to Be a Bug. They explore how Disney Imagineering transformed the attraction, what guests can expect from the experience, and how this update fits into the park’s evolving direction. Plus, they catch up on other Disney Parks news and updates since the last show — from new announcements to early holiday event previews. 🎙️ Recorded live on opening day of Zootopia: Better Zoogether👂 Join the Podineers every other Friday for more Disney magic, laughs, and park talk!

People in this episode

Hosts: Abbie, Rob

Topics covered

• Zootopia
• Disney Parks
• Animal Kingdom
• attraction updates
• Imagineering
• holiday events

Keywords

• Zootopia
• Animal Kingdom
• Disney Imagineering
• attraction
• Disney Parks news
• holiday events

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Disney

Books & works: It’s Tough to Be a Bug

Places: Animal Kingdom

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