Disneyland Paris has surprised us with one of the coolest limited-time meet & greets we’ve seen in a while: Nick Wilde and Judy Hopps are now meeting guests in Animation Celebration to celebrate the release of Zootopia 2.
They are temporarily replacing the usual Olaf meet & greet, which is set to return on January 7, 2026.
Nick and Judy aren’t exactly new to Disneyland Paris. Fans may remember them from the Dream… and Shine Brighter show, or from their annual appearance in the World Safety Pre-Parade over in Disneyland Park.
But this is the very first time guests can actually meet them in Walt Disney Studios Park during regular operating hours, and that alone makes it a pretty special opportunity. (Standby Line)
They are dressed in their classic outfits from the original film, which is interesting because Disneyland Paris is currently the only Disney resort where they haven’t switched to their updated Zootopia 2 costumes.
In the US Disney Parks, Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Tokyo, they already appear in their brand-new looks from the sequel. It gives this meet & greet a bit of a “classic Zootopia” charm.
There’s more fun tied to the movie too. At the Animation Academy, guests can join drawing sessions that focus on characters from Zootopia 2, including Nick, Judy, and even the new character Gary De’Snake. And if you head near Studio D, you’ll find a Zootopia Disney PhotoPass magic shot.
A few shops around the park are currently offering Zootopia items, which is still something you won’t see very often at Disneyland Paris.
All of this is happening only for a limited time, ending January 6, 2026. With unique character moments, fun art activities, and rare merchandise, it’s a great little celebration of Zootopia 2.
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