After more than two decades, Disney World is permanently closing the beloved A Bug’s Life show It’s Tough to Be a Bug! at Animal Kingdom. The 3D experience is based on A Bug’s Life and was one of the first attractions that opened at Disney World’s Animal Kingdom in April 1998.
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“Discover what it’s like to be a bug during this 3D film and live show inspired by the Disney and Pixar movie A Bug’s Life,” the attraction’s description reads.
During the show, riders are transformed into “honorary bugs.” They then experience bug life situations, such as dodging flying quills from a tarantula, feeling a harmless spray from a soldier termite, and even sniffing the “defense stench” from a stink bug. Even the grasshopper villain, Hopper, makes an appearance.
Disney World has announced the official closure date of the Bug’s Life attraction as March 17. It will be replaced by a new 3D attraction, Zootopia: Better Zoogether, based on the Disney film Zootopia.
The It’s Tough to Be a Bug shutdown is part of Disney World’s revamping of the Animal Kingdom park.
Disney World recently shut down Animal Kingdom’s beloved Chester & Hester’s Dino-Rama! over in the soon-to-be closing DinoLand U.S.A. The closures were done to make way for the “Tropical Americas-themed” land. This new Animal Kingdom land will feature attractions inspired by Disney’s Encanto and Indiana Jones.
Most attractions at DinoLand U.S.A. have closed or have a closure date set, except Dinosaur. It will remain open throughout 2025. The Boneyard play area, dinosaur-themed quick-service dining such as Restaurantosaurus and Dino-Bite Snacks, and The Dino Institute Shop also do not have a closure date.
Disney Parks Releases a Behind-the-Scene Clip For ‘Zootopia: Better Zoogether’
After announcing the official closing date for It’s Tough to Be a Bug, Disney Parks released a behind-the-scene clip for Zootopia: Better Zoogether.
Ginnifer Goodwin, who portrays police officer Judy Hopps in Zootopia, shared some details about the upcoming attraction. She further claimed that the bunny was her “favorite” character.
“Not only do I love the character, not only do I love the story, but I love working for Disney,” Goodwin then declared. “It really is all – it’s all the things you would want it to be!”
Officer Hopps reporting for duty! 🎙️🐰 Join Ginnifer Goodwin for a behind-the-scenes making of – singing of? 😉 – the new Zootopia: Better Zoogether! opening Winter 2025 at Disney's Animal Kingdom. pic.twitter.com/3ppylPs5Nh
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She then gave viewers the first listen to a new song that will be featured at the upcoming attraction.
“As a team, sister, put your paw in mine!” Goodwin then sings. “So as we start this collective howl, we are Zoonited, Zootether now!”
Zootopia: Better Zoogether is set to open in winter 2025.