‘It’s Tough to Be a Bug’ Directional Signs Removed, More Construction Walls Up at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Lauren Shahan

Directional signpost under a lamp with arrows pointing to Dinoland U.S.A., Asia, Africa, and Park Exit. Surrounded by trees and foliage.

‘It’s Tough to Be a Bug’ Directional Signs Removed, More Construction Walls Up at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Directional signs at Disney’s Animal Kingdom that once guided guests toward “It’s Tough to Be a Bug” have now been removed, and more construction walls have gone up.

“It’s Tough to Be a Bug” Directional Signs Removed and More Construction Walls Up

Sign pointing to Discovery Island, surrounded by trees and foliage.

A red rectangular sign that points towards Discovery Island is missing the second sign below it for “It’s Tough to Be a Bug.”

People gather around a wooden post with directional signs pointing to Africa, Pandora, and Dinoland. Trees and a clear blue sky are in the background.

Near the Tree of Life is a lamp post with signage directing guests to various park areas.

Directional signpost with arrows pointing to Africa, Pandora, and Dinoland U.S.A. against a backdrop of trees and a lamp above.

One of the slots that held a rectangular sign for “It’s Tough to Be a Bug” is noticeably empty. The remaining signs include ones for Africa, Pandora, and DinoLand U.S.A.

Directional signpost under a lamp with arrows pointing to Dinoland U.S.A., Asia, Africa, and Park Exit. Surrounded by trees and foliage.

Another lamp post at the former show’s exit has replaced the sign for “It’s Tough to Be a Bug” with a red rectangle that contains animals seen in the logo for Disney’s Animal Kingdom.

Camouflage netting covers an object on a concrete path, surrounded by bamboo fencing and lush greenery.

We also observed that there is a tarp covering a structure in the queue for the “It’s Tough to Be a Bug.”

Green construction barriers envelop a portion of the large artificial tree, home to "It's Tough to Be a Bug," with intricate carvings and rock formations at the theme park. Two decorative lamps and lush greenery enhance the enchanting scene.

More construction walls have also gone up around the entrances to the theater.

A closed green door with a sign reading "Cast Members Only" is nestled between rocky, tree-like formations surrounded by lush greenery. Nearby, a lamppost subtly hints at the enchanting world of "It's Tough to Be a Bug.

Just a few days ago, demolition had already begun with the entrance sign being torn down. Its final day of operation was March 16, 2025. The attraction is now permanently closed as Disney makes way for the new show “Zootopia: Better Zoogether!” The show will debut in the winter of 2025 and will include a new original song.

Watch the final show of “It’s Tough to Be a Bug” below:

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