‘Zootopia: Better Zoogether!’ to Reuse Existing Theater Effects from ‘It’s Tough to Be a Bug’

Animated characters, including a fox, rabbit, and others, are enthusiastically performing on a stage with an audience watching. The scene is vibrant and lively.

“Zootopia: Better Zoogether!,” the new show coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom this winter, will reuse some existing theater effects from “It’s Tough to Be a Bug.” “Zootopia: Better Zoogether!” “Zootopia: Better Zoogether!” is a new show coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom this winter. It replaces the former show, “It’s Tough to Be a Bug,” which … Read more

PHOTOS: A Last Look at ‘It’s Tough to Be a Bug!,’ An Opening Day Attraction at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Before Permanent Closure

The audience enjoys an animated scene in a cave-themed theater adorned with colorful lights and tree-like decor, reminiscent of the immersive ambiance of "It's Tough to be a Bug.

Disney has announced the final day of operation for “It’s Tough to Be a Bug!” in Disney’s Animal Kingdom is March 16, 2025. With the attraction set to permanently close to make way for “Zootopia: Better Zoogether!” we decided to take a final look at this opening-day show. It’s Tough to Be a Bug! “It’s … Read more

Disney Files Permit for ‘It’s Tough To Be a Bug’ Demolition at Animal Kingdom

A theme park attraction with colorful lights, an intricately carved interior, and rows of empty wooden seats, reminiscent of "It's Tough to be a Bug," might soon close permanently.

Walt Disney Imagineering filed a permit for demolition and construction at the Tree of Life Theater in Disney’s Animal Kingdom as part of preparation for a new “Zootopia” show. Tree of Life Theater Construction The Notice of Commencement is for “Facility Demo, General Construction, Electrical, and Area Development.” Imagineering contracted Whiting-Turner Contracting Co., who was … Read more

When Will ‘It’s Tough to be a Bug’ Close Permanently for Zootopia?

A theme park attraction with colorful lights, an intricately carved interior, and rows of empty wooden seats, reminiscent of "It's Tough to be a Bug," might soon close permanently.

Next year, a new “Zootopia” show will open in the Tree of Life Theater at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The show is just one new experience coming to the theme park, with DinoLand becoming the new Tropical Americas land. But while we have closing dates and timeframes for DinoLand, Disney hasn’t announced when the current Tree … Read more

Visit These Walt Disney World Attractions – Before They’re Gone for GOOD

A large, white, multi-deck paddle steamboat named "Liberty Belle" is sailing on a river, surrounded by trees and a mountain in the background. Passengers eagerly await the captain's daily recap of their scenic journey.

This post contains sponsored content from Be Our Guest Vacations. Help support WDWNT by using the links in this article to book your next resort stay with our sponsors, Be Our Guest Vacations. As much as we love nostalgia and revisiting our favorite attractions year after year, the unfortunate truth is that some old must be done … Read more