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Disney Zootopia Easter Eggs Revealed

February 29, 2016Written by Christie | 20 Comments | Entertainment & Interview

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Join the #ZootopiaEvent interview fun as we discuss Disney Zootopia Easter Eggs Revealed as told by Co-Director Jared Bush, Producer Clark Spencer and Writer Phil Johnston. Post sponsored by Disney.

Disney Zootopia easter eggs revealedAll photos and concept art provided by Disney

Disney Zootopia Easter Eggs Revealed

It’s one of my favorite Disney-isms. A subtle hint, a bold gesture and a warm fuzzy hug rolled into one, Disney has a way of cleverly planting hidden movie gems that have fans craving more. As we sat down with Co-Director Jared Bush, Producer Clark Spencer, and Screenplay Writer Phil Johnston for yet another amazing #ZootopiaEvent interview, it was only necessary that we discussed Zootopia Easter Eggs. And these animation geniuses were all too willing to reveal not 1, not 2 but 3 Disney Zootopia Easter Eggs in our round table discussion.

Be warned, if you’re rather be surprised and find these little Disney gems yourself when Zootopia comes to theaters this Friday…you may not want to read on. But for the overly curious hardcore Disney fan, these are the Zootopia Easter Eggs you’re looking for.

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ZOOTOPIA – Co-Writer Phil Johnston, Producer Clark Spencer and Co-Director/Co-Writer Jared Bush speak to press at the ZOOTOPIA Press Junket at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge in Orlando, Fl. Photo by Alex Kang. ©2016. Disney. All Rights Reserved.

It never gets old. Sitting in a room listening to Disney animators tell their tales, their inside jokes,and their experiences from working on a Disney movie, it’s inspiring. Even though it was my 2nd round of Zootopia interviews, I found the energy just as upbeat…and more relaxed. Now that the movie is officially wrapped, the cast and crew can finally reap the benefits of their hard work. No more 15 hour days, no more scrutinizing the film, I found Jared Bush, Clark Spencer and Phil Johnston excited as little kids to just be at Walt Disney World, watching the film as a part of the audience. With the pressure off, it was easy to pry key Disney movie Easter Eggs from the film.

Duke Weaselton easter egg

Duke Goes the Weasel

Did we hear the weasel’s name correctly? There’s a slick little thief of a weasel in Zootopia, and his name is definitely supposed to give you a chuckle. I’m talking about Duke Weaselton. If you’re not giggling already, Co-Director Jared Bush explains the irony.

Originally, Judy chased Nick through Little Rodentia in a different version of the movie. And then once we knew that she couldn’t meet him yet at that stage, it’s gotta be someone else. A weasel made sense [and] that he’d be stealing something. And we’re like, we have a weasel. We should call him Weasel. His last name is Weaselton. Then Jim Reardon’s like, it should be Duke Weaselton. It’s gonna be Duke Weaselton. And then we’d always been looking for what role could Alan [Tudyk] play, and these things are all coming together. Let’s make that happen. And so it was kind of perfect.

So, let’s connect the dots. Remember the Duke of Weselton from Frozen? He was teased throughout the movie for being the Duke of “Weasel-ton.” In Zootopia, we revisit the beloved Frozen movie…in reverse. Duke Weaselton is hilariously called “Weselton” in the movie. Oh and if that wasn’t enough irony, there’s more. Alan Tudyk – who plays Duke Weaselton in Zootopia also voiced the Duke of Weselton.

Well played, Disney. Well played.

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They Couldn’t “Let It Go.”

And that’s not the only Frozen reference in the movie. Chief Bogo, the big and burly water buffalo Chief of Police also has a memorable line.

Do you think this is a cartoon musical where your insipid dreams come true? Well, let it go!

Why so many Frozen jabs? There’s actually more history to the Zootopia and Frozen movie tie ins. Writer Phil Johnston and Frozen Director Jennifer Lee go back a very long time, since the first day of film school at Columbia. So naturally the friendship only got more “Disney deep.”

Clark Spencer: “Phil was working with us on Wreck-It Ralph and said hey Jennifer, do you wanna come out to LA and work on this project [Zootopia]? So he brought her out. Then to have Phil write a line back in there, that’s the true kind of inside [joke]. The audience is going to enjoy it for the reference to Frozen, obviously, or hopefully they will.”

Phil Johnson: “And a little dig in her for calling the dreams insipid. I’m from the Midwest; I had to throw that in.”

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At the corner of Vine & Tujunga

While it may not ring home as easily as the Frozen Easter Eggs, there’s one that’s close to Co-Director Jared Bush’s heart. When Judy and Nick first arrive at the Rainforest District, there’s a tiny sign that says Vine and Tujunga. Why does Jared Bush love this little insider reference?

Tujunga is the crappy warehouse that we had working in for the last two years. They moved us- they’re renovating our main Disney animation building, and they put us in a warehouse with a leaky roof. We did have the plumbing go out a few times – pretty great and water coming through the ceiling. But it was such a family building environment because we’re all stuck next to [AUDIENCE LAUGHS] the planes, and the trains, and the weird junkyard, and who knows what else. So that’s my favorite because it’s one of those very specific things that people that worked in that building, it’s really something for them.

Zootopia godfather scene

Zootopia isn’t only planting Disney Easter eggs. There are definitely other movie and TV references to be on the lookout for as well. There’s a hilarious “Godfather” sequence with Mr. Big that plays an important role in the movie. And I’m sure the whole theater will be cracking up to the Breaking Bad scene as well. And while that may be the ONLY Disney Easter Eggs that Co-Director Jared Bush, Producer Clark Spencer and Writer Phil Johnston may be fessing up to during our interview, I’m certain that there are other planted eggs just waiting for Disney lovers to discover. Love reading about Disney’s latest animated movie, Zootopia? Check out all of my other interviews and press trip info HERE.

Zootopia easter eggs revealed

Are you ready to discover the Zootopia Easter Eggs for yourself? Then be sure to grab the whole family for Disney’s Zootopia, in theaters this Friday March 4, 2016. Full of laughter, full of animal fun, and full of Frozen?….this hilarious new animated movie for the Spring will have everyone on the lookout for the latest Disney Easter Eggs.

What do you love about Disney Easter Eggs?

I was invited to attend an exclusive Disney press junket in exchange for this posting. All opinions are my own. Be sure to follow Raising Whasians for more Disney movie updates, interviews and more!

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  1. Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle says

    February 29, 2016 at 9:11 am

    I love it! I’m a huge Easter egg fan. It’s nice to catch those references and even learn about the insider jokes you didn’t even know where there.

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  2. Cathy says

    February 29, 2016 at 9:26 am

    I am so excited to see this cute and creative movie! Wow, we have to get these eggs for Easter! My kids would love them!
    Cathy

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  3. Robin Rue (@massholemommy) says

    February 29, 2016 at 9:48 am

    We are looking forward to this movie. It looks really cute.

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  4. Jeanette says

    February 29, 2016 at 11:42 am

    I always forget that they’re a little Easter eggs in Disney movies. I always re-watch the movie a second time once I hear about them and look for the Easter eggs.

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  5. Chubskulit Rose says

    February 29, 2016 at 12:12 pm

    This is another movie that my kids wants to see in the big screen. Just perfect for the coming Easter.

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  6. Miles L. says

    February 29, 2016 at 7:29 pm

    It is always interesting to hear the stories behind every animated movie. It gives you more insights about the movie.

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  7. Tatanisha Pitts-Worthey says

    March 1, 2016 at 4:39 am

    My boys are looking forward to seeing this movie! Easter egg hunting would be fun while watching the movie! lol

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  8. Rebecca Swenor says

    March 1, 2016 at 4:49 am

    The Zootopia sounds like an awesome movie indeed for the kids and the Easter eggs are really something that I will be watching out to see. I love the scenes wit references to other movies like Breaking Bad and the Godfather. Thanks for sharing a great interview.

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  9. Ryan Escat says

    March 1, 2016 at 8:29 am

    My son always watching it even it is a movie trailer, it was fun and can’t wait to watch it.

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  10. Tammilee Tips says

    March 1, 2016 at 9:20 am

    This was such a amazing movie! I love the excitement of being able to find Easter eggs in the different movies.

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  11. Christine Boulware says

    March 1, 2016 at 9:45 am

    I have a huge Frozen fan in my family and now I can talk about ‘the eggs’ with her!!! Catching up at last!

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  12. Claudia Krusch says

    March 1, 2016 at 9:47 am

    We are looking forward to this movie. It looks really awesome!

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  13. Kathy says

    March 1, 2016 at 11:53 am

    I’m really looking forward to seeing this movie. I think my daughters would really enjoy it. We love movies like these. I can’t wait to see it!

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  14. ricci says

    March 2, 2016 at 10:59 am

    Zootopia looks like it going to be such a great movie!! I can’t wait to go see it!!

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  15. Angela K says

    March 2, 2016 at 1:00 pm

    I seriously loved this movie! And when he made the ‘let it go’ reference i about died of laughter! It was seriously the best movie ive seen in such a long time!

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  16. Shaney Vijendranath (youbabyandi) says

    March 2, 2016 at 2:16 pm

    Can’t wait for this movie to be released. Looks awesome and is soooo different compare to the other ones, I’m more excited than my daughter. Lol.

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  17. CourtneyLynne says

    March 2, 2016 at 5:51 pm

    Awwwww how cute are these eggs!!!! I can’t wait to see this movie with my daughter! She will love it!

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  18. Marielle Altenor says

    March 2, 2016 at 8:20 pm

    I’m so excited. My son and I are heading to the movies this Friday to go see Zootopia!

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  19. Bites for Babies says

    March 2, 2016 at 9:20 pm

    This looks like such a great movie…I know my kid would love so I can’t wait to take them.b

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  20. Lisa Rios says

    March 3, 2016 at 9:52 pm

    This sounds like a wonderful movie that my kids would go crazy. Such animated movies are always so much fun & this would be perfect for the coming Easter. Looking forward to watch it.

    Reply

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