Zootopia Gets a Better Beginning, Plus the Many Lives of Turtle Talk (Ep. 595)

Jim Hill and guest co-host Drew Taylor explore the newly updated version of “Zootopia: Better Zoogether” at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, including fresh dialogue designed to make the show’s storyline easier to follow. They also examine the water-pressure failure that temporarily disrupted operations across Disneyland and Anaheim, along with Disney’s long history of conserving and recycling water inside its parks. Then Jim completes his history of “Turtle Talk with Crush,” tracing the interactive show from EPCOT and Disney California Adventure to cruise ships and children’s hospitals.

NEWS

• “Zootopia: Better Zoogether” receives new introductory dialogue from Mayor Winddancer.

• Judy Hopps’ closing lines are revised to clarify Dawn Bellwether’s role in disrupting Zootopia Day.

• The changes may help prepare the attraction for a possible future home at Disney California Adventure.

• A citywide water-pressure drop temporarily closes Disneyland restaurants and restrooms.

• Universal Studios Hollywood begins soft-opening “Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift.”

FEATURE

• “Turtle Talk with Crush” evolves from an unrealized Columbia-based attraction into a global Disney favorite.

• The interactive show expands from EPCOT and Disney California Adventure to Hong Kong, Tokyo and Disney Cruise Line.

• Disney adapts Crush’s conversations for cruise-ship dining rooms and smaller audiences.

• A Children’s Hospital of Orange County installation gives young patients a more intimate opportunity to interact with Crush.

HOSTS

• Jim Hill - X/Twitter and Instagram: @JimHillMedia - jimhillmedia.com

• Drew Taylor - X/Twitter: @DrewTailored - Instagram: @drewtailored - drewtaylor.work

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PRODUCTION CREDITS

Edited by Dave Grey

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