The world’s first theme park attraction based on the 2016 animated movie “Zootopia” officially opened at the Shanghai Disney Resort on Wednesday. Actors dressed as Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde, the protagonists of the movie, gesture at Zootopia land on Tuesday. Photo: VCG

A dance performance featuring the movie’s lead characters is staged at Zootopia land on Tuesday at the official launch ceremony ahead of opening day. Photo: VCG

Audience members take photos of the movie character Officer Clawhauser during an immersive show at Zootopia land during the soft opening on Dec. 16. Photo: VCG

Josh D'Amaro, chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products, interacts with an actor portraying Duke Weaselton, a character in the film, at the official launch ceremony on Tuesday. Photo: VCG

Walt Disney Co. CEO Robert A. Iger, speaks at the official launch ceremony on Tuesday ahead of the grand opening a day later. Photo: VCG

One of Zootopia land’s designers shares behind-the-scene stories about its construction. Photo: VCG

People gather in front of the Zootopia Police Station on Tuesday. Photo: VCG

A traffic sign says ‘Mind Your Horns’ in the style of the film on the street of Zootopia land. Photo: VCG

A Zootopia-themed fireworks show takes place at the Shanghai Disney Resort’s Enchanted Storybook Castle on Tuesday night. Photo: VCG