Disney Imagineer Slams Park’s Newest “Woke” Attraction

Former Imagineer Jim Shull Calls New Disney World Zootopia Show "Woke" After Preview Video Goes Online, Then Seems to Backtrack

Retired Walt Disney Imagineer Jim Shull stirred online discussion this weekend after questioning whether the new Zootopia: Better Zoogether show in Disney’s Animal Kingdom at Walt Disney World carries what he described as a “woke vibe.” The show, housed in the Tree of Life theater, recently started cast member previews and videos quickly hit the internet. The post Former Imagineer Jim Shull Calls New Disney World Zootopia Show “Woke” After Previ…

Disney Imagineer Slams Park’s Newest “Woke” Attraction

A former Walt Disney Imagineer took one look at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park’s newest attraction and bashed it for “woke” vibes “aimed squarely at children.” On November 7, 2025, the second-ever show will premiere inside the Tree of Life Theater at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park. After 27 years, the original attraction, It’s Tough To Be A Bug!, closed permanently earlier this year to make way for “Zootopia: Better Zoogether!”. This 4-D…

Nets Cover Entire Zootopia: Better Zoogether Queue in Disney's Animal Kingdom

Nets cover the entire Tree of Life Theater queue at Disney’s Animal Kingdom for the new Zootopia: Better Zoogether show.Zootopia: Better Zoogether Queue NetsThere was no such cover when the Tree of Life Theater hosted It’s Tough To Be A Bug, which closed earlier this year. The nets are supported by a structure of criss-crossing wooden beams. We saw construction on this structure just a few days before Zootopia: Better Zoogether previews began.Th…

New Zootopia Popcorn Bucket, Food, and Drinks Coming to Disney's Animal Kingdom

New Zootopia Popcorn Bucket, Food, and Drinks Coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom Disney’s Animal Kingdom is rolling out an exciting new lineup of themed food and beverages to celebrate the grand opening of the new show, Zootopia: Better Zoogether! The new show officially debuts on November 7th, and on the same day, guests will be […]

Walt Disney Imagineer Bashes Latest Attraction for “Woke” Themes “Aimed at Children”

A former Walt Disney Imagineer is under fire after sharing critical comments about Walt Disney World Resort’s newest show, accusing it of promoting “woke” themes and targeting young audiences. Controversy Surrounding Animal Kingdom’s New Show Credit: Disney After nearly three decades inside the Tree of Life Theater, It’s Tough To Be a Bug! officially closed earlier this year, making way for “Zootopia: Better Zoogether!”. The new 4-D attraction w…

Former Imagineer Jim Shull Calls New Disney World Zootopia Attraction Preview "Woke" Then Seems to Backtrack - Geeks + Gamers

Disney World just rolled out its new Zootopia: Better Zoogether attraction preview at Animal Kingdom, and the conversation around it has already turned into a cultural cage match as a former imagineer called the Animal Kingdom attraction “woke.” Jim Shull, a retired Disney Imagineer with 33 years at the company, questioned whether the new Zootopia attraction preview carries what he called a “woke vibe” — and suddenly Disney social media lit up l…