An Insider’s Look at NEW Zootopia Cast Member Costumes!
We are so excited for the grand opening of Zootopia at Shanghai Disney Resort on December 20th! Not only are we wild about this animated Disney movie, but we cannot wait to see it all come to life.
Recently, The Shanghai Costume Development team and Disney Live Entertainment team gave cast members a sneak peek at one aspect of this new area, and it is pretty amazing.
The teams released new photos of the costumes to be worn by Zootopia cast members! Let’s take a closer look!
Cast Member Sneak Peek!
How fun! Cast members working at Zootopia were invited to a special fashion show for an exclusive first-look at the themed new costumes. Over 200 cast members were invited and received an I”nsiders look” at what is coming by Costume Development Manager, Susanna Ching.
Ching’s Disney career started at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort over a decade ago. She then joined Shanghai Disney Resort in 2016 supporting cosmetology and costuming.
Susanna has partnered with Senior Costume Development Manager, Lynn Kaufmann, and Costume Designer, Yonit Olshan, from Disney Live Entertainment to bring these looks to Shanghai Disney!
Costume Versatility
The overall look was important, but versatility was key. Zootopia: Hot Pursuit and multiple merchandise locations feature a Gazelle-themed shirt to celebrate the city’s annual Zootopia Day Concert.
Ching shared that this was a complicated design with a silk screen print requiring exact precision and 22 layers of ink pressing. The shirt also features “Gazelle” in both Chinese and English!
Zootopia: Hot Pursuit highlights two new looks worn with a reversible vest. Cast Members can transform their look with a simple unzip and easily change between loading and unloading areas, adding to the overall theme.
For cast members helping guests board their police cruiser, one side of the vest is themed to the Zootopia Police Department.
For those helping guests off the attraction, they are wear the iconic Zootopia Day T-shirt. The vest worn overtop is reversible!
The various merchandise locations in Zootopia boast a casual, “bohemian-chic” style.
These cast members are wearing the iconic Zootopia Day T-shirt with a different vest. And look closely for fun and hidden images like animals and paw prints!
Movie Inspiration
Finally, be sure to check out the costumes at Jumbeaux’s. The nostalgic looks are taken straight from “Zootopia.” The costume features a pinstripe pink shirt, black bowtie and a diner style hat! Perfect!
These cast members are going to look great, and we cannot wait to see more of Zootopia coming soon to Shanghai Disney Resort! Are you ready for this new land to open?