Zootopia: Hot Pursuit is a trackless dark ride at Shanghai Disneyland. Based on the Zootopia franchise,[1] it opened in December 2023 as the centerpiece of the park's City of Zootopia land.[2][3][4] It is Disney's first trackless ride in Mainland China,[5][6] and likely considered a model for future Zootopia attractions at other Disney parks.[7]
Zootopia: Hot Pursuit | |
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Shanghai Disneyland | |
Area | Zootopia |
Status | Operating |
Opening date | December 20, 2023 |
Ride statistics | |
Attraction type | Trackless dark ride |
Designer | Walt Disney Imagineering |
Theme | Zootopia |
Music | Michael Giacchino |
Vehicle type | Police Car |
Must transfer from wheelchair |
Music
editAcademy award-winning composer, Michael Giacchino composed the music for this attraction based on the scores by him, using a 65-piece orchestra to synchronize some of the scenes from the Walt Disney Animation Studios film including 4 classical sections like Strings, Woodwinds, Percussion and Brass as well as 4 rhythm sections such as guitar, bass, drums and keyboards.[8]
Incident
editSoon after the ride opened, an incident, in which a child exited the ride and was dragged underneath, occurred.[9][10][11]
Reception
editThe ride received positive reviews from critics and audiences.[12]
It was nominated in the category of Outstanding Visual Effects in a Special Venue Project at the 22nd Visual Effects Society Awards.[13]
References
edit- ^ Davis-Friedman, Samantha (September 5, 2023). "Details revealed for Zootopia-themed land at Shanghai Disneyland". Attractions Magazine. Retrieved January 7, 2024.
- ^ Frater, Patrick (October 23, 2023). "Zootopia Land to Open at Shanghai Disneyland Theme Park". Variety. Retrieved January 7, 2024.
- ^ "Disney launches world's first 'Zootopia' themed land in China". The Spokesman-Review. November 29, 2023. Retrieved January 7, 2024.
- ^ Flaherty, Morgan (September 5, 2023). "Disney Reveals New Details on Upcoming Zootopia Land". WDW Magazine. Retrieved January 7, 2024.
- ^ Olsvik, Justin (December 26, 2023). "Ride Review: Shanghai Disneyland's Zootopia Hot Pursuit". Theme Park Insider. Retrieved January 7, 2024.
- ^ Zhang, Rui (November 16, 2023). "Trackless ride system powers Shanghai Disneyland's latest attraction Zootopia: Hot Pursuit". China.org.cn. China Internet Information Center. Retrieved January 7, 2024.
- ^ Palm, Iman (December 20, 2023). "Shanghai Disneyland's Zootopia-themed land could come to Disneyland Resort in Anaheim". KTLA. Retrieved January 7, 2024.
- ^ "Composing the magical soundscapes of Zootopia at Shanghai Disneyland - China.org.cn". www.china.org.cn. Retrieved 2024-08-12.
- ^ Nolfi, Joey (December 26, 2023). "Child reportedly injured after jumping out of Disney's new Zootopia ride". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved January 7, 2024.
- ^ Tinoco, Armando (December 26, 2023). "'Zootopia: Hot Pursuit' Ride Accident At Disneyland In Shanghai After Child Reportedly Got Pinned Under Attraction". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 7, 2024.
- ^ Dunn, Alessia (December 25, 2023). "Disney Reveals Fate of Beloved Attraction After Child Is Hit, Pinned Under Car". Inside The Magic. Retrieved January 7, 2024.
- ^ "Shanghai Disneyland's Impressive Zootopia Dark Ride". YouTube. ReviewTyme. December 22, 2023. Retrieved January 7, 2024.
- ^ Giardina, Carolyn (January 16, 2024). "'The Creator' Leads Visual Effects Society Feature Competition With 7 Nominations". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved January 16, 2024.