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New audio-animatronic, preview dates revealed for Zootopia: Better Zoogether

4D show opens Nov. 7 at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

LEFT: Opening date unveiling for Zootopia: Better Zoogether. RIGHT: New Benjamin Clawhauser Audio-Animatronic. (Disney Parks)

BAY LAKE, Fla. – Starting Nov. 7, Disney’s Animal Kingdom will welcome guests to an all-new show in the iconic Tree of Life Theater.

In Zootopia: Better Zoogether, an immersive 4D experience, visitors will join the citywide celebration of Zoogether Day, where animals from diverse biomes come together for a lively festival.

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Heidi Howler poster reveal. (Copyright 2025 by WKMG ClickOrlando - All rights reserved.)

The show features fast-talking wolf host Heidi Howler, who leads a watch party. Guests become part of the audience, watching the festivities unfold via livestream. With special “Carrot Vision” glasses, favorite characters from Zootopia and its sequel appear to jump off the screen, creating a unique interactive experience.

Benjamin Clawhauser Audio-Animatronic (Disney Parks)

One highlight is the debut of Benjamin Clawhauser, the beloved ZPD officer, as an all-new Audio-Animatronics figure.

Unlike his usual donut-holding uniform look, Clawhauser sports glow necklaces and a glittery Gazelle T-shirt, eager to be named the Very Important Zootopian (V.I.Z.) of the day.

Ahead of the attraction’s official opening, Walt Disney World Annual Passholders can get early access with previews on Nov. 5 and 6.

Nick Wilde and Judy Hopps will have new character looks at when they meet and greet guests at Disney's Animal Kingdom. (Copyright 2025 by WKMG ClickOrlando - All rights reserved.)

These previews will use a virtual queue system accessible through the My Disney Experience app. Passholders with a Disney’s Animal Kingdom reservation can join the 7 a.m. virtual queue, while the 1 p.m. queue is open to all passholders with valid admission, no reservation required.

To join the virtual queue, passholders must have a valid Walt Disney World Annual Pass and may need a theme park reservation depending on the time of day. Reservations are limited and subject to availability. Guests should note that joining the virtual queue does not guarantee entry, as boarding groups are limited.


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