NEWS: More Zootopia Show Details & Merchandise First Look

Opening November 7, 2025, at Disney’s Animal Kingdom,Zootopia: Better Zoogether! is an all-new 4D show that invites guests to celebrate Zoogether Day, a holiday commemorating the unity of Zootopia’s diverse biomes. This exciting new story at the Tree of Life Theater builds on the beloved Walt Disney Animation Studios films “Zootopia” and “Zootopia 2,” featuring fan-favorite furry friends and new faces. Disney has released a first look at upcoming merchandise celebrating the new show. Learn more below.

Here are all the details from Disney Cast Member Mallory Heinz Ledet:

Zootopia: Better Zoogether! brings some of our favorite stars to Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park from the Walt Disney Animation Studios films Zootopia and Zootopia 2, including your favorite ZPD rookie cops, Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde.

Zootopia: Better Zoogether! Wild Merchandise Additions

Get ready to strut your stuff with the whole Zootopia crew, because Discovery Trading Company will burst with koala-ty merch starting November 7 that’s as unforgettable as your Zootopia: Better Zoogether! adventure.

Celebrate Zoogether Day with the new T-shirt and Loungefly Backpack inspired by the attraction poster. Judy, Nick, and Clawhauser are serving serious paw-sitive vibes and rocking their CarrotVision glasses like true icons – and yes, the Loungefly glows in the dark! (Carrot consumption not guaranteed to improve your vision, but according to Judy, it can’t hurt.)

Join Gazelle in a musical finale with a purr-fectly pink T-shirt that captures the star in her natural glam habitat. It’s a dream come true for every Zootopia superfan!

Calling all Party Animals! Don’t miss the Cozy Crewneck and Water Bottle featuring the one and only Flash, the fastest sloth at the Zootopia DMV. The Youth Party Animal Hat, also featuring the sloth himself, is here to keep you cool while you explore the wild biomes of Disney’s Animal Kingdom.

Are you a pin collector? If so, it’s your lucky day! Score the Party Animal Flash pin, dive into the Mystery Set of Zootopia: Better Zoogether! pins, and if you’re an Annual Passholder – get your paws on the exclusive Gazelle pin.

What to Expect at Zootopia: Better Zoogether!

When you migrate over to the Tree of Life Theater, you’ll find you arrived just in time to the main stage for the Zoogether Day festivities with familiar furry faces and new friends, like Heidi Howler – a slick-talking wolf who hosts the Zoogether Day LIVE! broadcast with excitement, energy, and quite a bit of howling. Awooooo!

Zoogether Day, a celebration of unity amongst the diverse biomes across the city, will be recognized with special performances such as ice-skating spectaculars from the heart of Tundratown! Synchronized swimming direct from Marsh Market! Tiny mouse drone shows soaring over Little Rodentia! And of course, a musical finale by superstar Gazelle – all of which we’ll see from the livestream watch party.

With talented cast from the films like Ginnifer Goodwin and Jason Bateman returning to lend their voices to these beloved characters, and contributions from filmmakers Jared Bush (who helped write the script) and Byron Howard (who directed the animation – all of which was done by the talented artists at Disney Animation) working closely with the Walt Disney Imagineering team to bring the attraction to life, Zootopia: Better Zoogether! brings us all deeper into the beautiful world of the animal metropolis explored in the original Zootopia as well as the new feature, Zootopia 2, coming to theaters November 26.

Judy and Nick Character Greetings at Animal Kingdom

Not only will you see Judy and Nick at Zootopia: Better Zoogether! but the pair will be greeting guests at Discovery Island near the Tree of Life at the Zoogether Day Gathering Spot.

You’ll find them sporting new looks from Zootopia 2, and they’ll be delighted to give you a hug and shake your paw.

Fun Fur the Whole Herd

This new 4D show at the heart of the Tree of Life is the perfect addition to a wild day at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Zootopia: Better Zoogether! is a reminder that the natural world is profoundly interconnected, and we are no exception.

We are called to take actions and make choices that benefit our worlds – from Savanna Central and Tundratown to the far-flung corners of our beautiful planet.

So, get ready to slither, crawl, stampede and swim to Walt Disney World this November … all Zoogether!

RELATED ARTICLE: More Details Revealed for New Magic Coming to Disney World in 2025 & 2026

by Chad and Cindy Nykamp

From the runaway mine train of Big Thunder Mountain to the wild world of Zootopia: Better Zoogether! and the high-speed hijinks of Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets, the fun never hits the brakes with new adventures racing in around every corner at Walt Disney World. We recently attended a special preview of new and exciting offerings coming later this year and into 2026! Learn more about what’s coming below!

1 – Zootopia: Better Zoogether! Opens November 7, 2025

Get ready to go wild as Zootopia: Better Zoogether!, a brand-new 4D show inspired by Walt Disney Animation Studios films “Zootopia” and “Zootopia 2,” opens at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park at Walt Disney World Resort on November 7, 2025.

In this new 4D show at the Tree of Life Theater, familiar furry faces and new friends come together for a special watch party in celebration of Zoogether Day – the holiday that celebrates unity across the diverse biomes of Zootopia – and guests at Disney’s Animal Kingdom are invited to join and catch all the fun.

In honor of the city-wide celebration of Zoogether Day, a watch party has gathered to see performances of ice-skating spectaculars from Tundratown, synchronized swimming from Marsh Market, mouse drone shows above Little Rodentia and of course, a finale by superstar Gazelle. With host Heidi Howler, a new character original to the 4D show, the livestream will tour the spectacular city for a celebration worth crowing about.

With talented cast from the films like Ginnifer Goodwin and Jason Bateman returning to lend their voices to beloved characters, and contributions from filmmakers Jared Bush (who helped write the script) and Byron Howard (who directed the animation – all of which was done by Disney Animation artists) working closely with the Walt Disney Imagineering team, led by Seniro Creative Director, Danny Handke, to bring the attraction to life, Zootopia: Better Zoogether! brings us all deeper into the beautiful world of the animal metropolis explored in the original “Zootopia” as well as the new feature, “Zootopia 2,” coming to theaters November 26.

Not only will guests see Judy and Nick in Zootopia: Better Zoogether! but the pair will also be at their new greeting location at Discovery Island near the Tree of Life, Zoogether Day Gathering Spot, sporting their new looks from “Zootopia 2.”

2 – New Magic Coming to Big Thunder Mountain Railroad

Looking ahead to 2026 at Magic Kingdom Park, the caverns and peaks of Big Thunder Mountain Railroad will once again echo with the delighted sounds of thrill-seeking guests and the thunder of speeding train cars. Reinvesting in the beloved attraction, the familiar loops and drops of Big Thunder Mountain Railroad will be refreshed for guests new and old to enjoy for years to come in addition to an infusion of new magic. Newly released renderings reveal some of the fresh experiences coming to the iconic mountain, including a journey through the spectacular natural phenomena of the Rainbow Caverns … which may not be as welcoming as they first appear.

3 – Rock on with Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets

Get ready to crank up the volume in summer 2026 as Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets speeds into Disney’s Hollywood Studios for a high-energy, rockin’ concert.

The Muppets transformation begins in the Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Courtyard. Legendary Muppet tycoon and owner of The Muppet Theatre, J.P. Grosse, purchased G-Force Records and enlisted the help of his trusty nephew Scooter to run the place and completely transform the courtyard. A new psychedelic wrap gives the iconic red guitar marquee a groovy twist (inspired by a classic Muppet car paint job), and the piano motif at the base of the guitar will feature one gold key as a nod to a certain far-out band leader’s gold tooth.

Once inside the queue, VIP visitors will discover The Muppets band Electric Mayhem laying down new tracks inside the recording studio. In the booth, a team of penguin audio engineers are hard at work while band manager Scooter tries to persuade the musicians to wrap up and get to their increasingly restless fans. Guests will be immersed into the story with Audio-Animatronics figures of Scooter and the penguins inside the recording studio.

With help from Muppet Labs (and a very fast limousine), guests will take a twisting, turning, and screamingly fun road trip across Hollywood to reach the concert in time. The iconic scenery and landmarks of Tinseltown will feature a Muppet twist while a soundtrack of iconic, rockin’ hits performed by Electric Mayhem keeps the adrenaline pumping.

Stay tuned for more details about Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets coming soon.

4 – Even More Magic Coming in 2026

2026 will also bring a fresh gameplay experience at Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin at Magic Kingdom Park, a new adventure based on Lucasfilm’s “The Mandolorian and Grogu” in Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and as recently announced, The Magic of Disney Animation at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

From fresh investments in beloved experiences to new magic across the resort, there’s always more to discover at Walt Disney World.

Learn more about what’s coming by reading, “13 Changes Coming to Walt Disney World in 2025 and Beyond”