But for most guests, not so much. We then continued to vacation to Walt Disney World 2-3 times per year. FastPass is not necessary since there is a new show every fifteen minutes. The only bad thing is the stink bug. Is this attraction at the top of your family’s vacation to-do list? There is no Height Requirement. "little ones but the best way to get a close up of the. I want it! Our five year old found this terrifyingly scary and we had to make an emergency exit part way through. A. Due to the nature of the experience, Guests with service animals should check with a host or hostess for attraction and boarding information at this attraction. Hi! Here guests are given their 3-D bug glasses to become “honorary bugs.”. Worth the wait! I’m Christy, and I am a wife and mother of 2 young boys (ages 5 and 2).

Go in the morning after Kilimanjaro Safaris, Kali River Rapids, Expedition Everest, and DINOSAUR. Hahah, It's a slight trek from the entrance to the. 'Cause it’s tough to be a bug (The fly comes in with a chunk of cake.)

He proposed at Disney, we honeymooned at Disney, we started bringing our boys before they were born and then as early as 8 weeks old. Let us know in the comments. One awkwardly grins at the audience.) There are also posters scattered throughout showcasing the different bug acts from the show. (Watch out for the stink bug.). 7 – The Bug’s Life characters were used before the movie was actually released in theaters. Very clever and a short wait. ", "BBQ chicken, ribs and even a wonderful BBQ salad. My kids - thrill seekers but not. Though a terrific attraction, this proved way too intense for small kids in the audience, even my normally thrill-seeking 5-year old. After that I proceeded to go to WDW for my senior trip with my friends, and I completed a year in the Disney College Program (working in merchandise at Mickey’s of Hollywood at Disney’s Hollywood Studios). Savannah can be reached on Twitter @DisneyParkSavvy. Through the use of a 3-D screen, audio-animatronics, and effects, Flik and other bugs attempt to demonstrate the importance of bugs, but also that it’s really tough to be one! This show is actually located inside the Tree of Life! Don't try for front row seats, they're not as good to capture all the show effects as seats further back in the theater. Yuck. The blue bars represent the average “peak” wait time (that is, how long the line will be at its busiest). It’s Tough to Be a Bug was one of the attractions that guests were able to enjoy on day 1 when the park opened, and it has remained a member of the attraction lineup ever since. Always fun to go to this every year! (That’s what they call the 3-D glasses.) It will ruin your whole vacation. SHOW LOGISTICS. If you're in the middle when entering, you'll be close to the middle of your row. He isn’t the only famous voice, either. Inside the big tree! It’s Tough to be a Bug first opened at Walt Disney World on April of 1998. Everything grows and flows around the tree. It’s Tough to Be a Bug is rarely crowded even on the busiest days. Nice immersive experience which a 4D feel with smells and moving bits of seats.

Black widow spiders then descend from the ceiling. Savannah has been visiting Disney World since she was a year old and has gone back almost every year since. For a no obligation, FREE Quote on a Disney vacation package, please contact our travel partner Magical Vacation Planner at 407-442-0227 (407-442-0215 for Spanish). It’s Tough to Be a Bug and Disney’s Animal Kingdom park opened April 22, 1998 while “A Bug’s Life” wasn’t released in theaters until November 25, 1998. Disney California Adventure at the Disneyland Resort received it’s own It’s Tough to Be a Bug as part of its A Bug’s Land. |, 8 Facts and Secrets About It’s Tough to Be a Bug.

Cool show - totally surprised me and confused me! You should give a STANDING ovation at the end of the show.

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Creepy crawlies will get you at the end. Wonder no longer! This helps to keep the wait times down and give you a great place to cool off during your day at Animal Kingdom. Yes, I said stinky. Please note that these are estimates, and for a better forecast for your travel dates, see It’s Tough to Be a Bug! The ride also has a lot of really cool facts and stories behind the creation and details that make up the show. . If you are worried that your kids may be scared by this experience, then you may want to have them stand up right away so that they won’t experience the movement underneath them. It wasn't actually scary, but someone who is already afraid of. Don't make your young children see this if they're already scared. I first fell in love with Disney when my mom took me when I was a child. It was actually Michael Eisner who had the idea to base the attraction on bugs since the location was underground and within the roots of the tree. When she was looking around the development of the Tree of Life, she noticed that there were no chimpanzees incorporated in the tree. Photographers will especially enjoy the perspective it supplies. I shared my love of Disney with my now husband and sucked him in. It’s Tough to Be a Bug is a 3-D/multi-sensory show starring Flik from Disney Pixar’s film A Bug’s Life. Sort of like when the bugs leave the theater first and roll under your butt .

Keep your back against the seat to feel the bee sting, stay seated at the end for the beetles effect. Since It’s Tough to Be a Bug is a show, there are no height requirements or safety warnings. Really. Scary for the little ones but the best way to get a close up of the. – Walt Disney World Wait Times for Wednesday, November 11, 2020, Comparing Souvenir Christmas Tree Buckets at Walt Disney World, PHOTOS – Disney’s Animal Kingdom Has Holiday Decorations in Every Land, REVIEW – Two Soft Serve Holiday Desserts at Magic Kingdom – One’s Naughty, One’s Nice. One of my favorites rides! So save those FastPass+ reservations for a ride and check out It’s Tough to Be a Bug when you need to fill time. 3D *AND* interactive! It often gets forgotten about since there are more “thrilling” attractions and experiences in the park, but the show really is a great show that is done extremely well. The Attraction. Posted by: Christy Caby

Yummy yummy yummy! However, there is typically not a long wait for the show. Clarissa McDaniel October 19, 2016. Really enjoyed the show. The attraction actually opened 7 months before the movie. They will ask everone to move all the way across each row. It’s Tough to Be a Bug and Disney’s Animal Kingdom park opened April 22, 1998 while “A Bug’s Life” wasn’t released in theaters until November 25, 1998. Underrated show. Different bug acts take the stage, such as a tarantula which throws quills and a termite that sprays acid at the audience. Pixar film A Bug's Life, using theater lighting, 3-D filming techniques, audio-animatronics and various special effects.

Gina Sanchez August 20, 2015. Parental discretion advised. Unless the queue is extended outside of the building, guests waiting to ride will be out in the weather as well. Parents, it IS scary. Be sure to sit properly in your seat to ensure you get the full experience.