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 to Modify Tree of Life Theater Infrastructure at Disney’s 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 has filed a permit to modify the infrastructure for the Tree of Life Theater that currently houses “It’s Tough to be a Bug!” at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. New Permit Filed for Tree of Life Theater The Notice of Commencement is listed as “Modify Infrastructure.” Imagineering has contracted Incryo Systems Inc. Per their … Read more

Imagineering Files Permit for ‘Zootopia: Better Zoogether’ Set Installation at Animal Kingdom

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

Walt Disney Imagineering filed a construction permit for the installation of new set elements at the Tree of Life in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, for the upcoming “Zootopia: Better Zoogether!” show. “Zootopia: Better Zoogether!” Permit The Notice of Commencement contracts Icarus Exhibits, Inc. to “Install set elements” at 745 W Savannah Cir. Disney also recently hired … 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

‘Zootopia Better Zoogether’ Opens Next Winter, Poster Revealed

Illustrated poster for Disney’s Animal Kingdom’s "Zootopia: Better Zoo Together!" attraction's opening, featuring Judy Hopps, Clawhauser, and Nick Wilde against a lively background with a large tree. Text reads "Discovery Island.

Disney revealed the name and poster for the “Zootopia” show that will replace “It’s Tough to Be a Bug” at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. ‘Zootopia Better Zoogether’ “Zootopia Better Zoogether” was first teased at Destination D23 in 2023. The 3D show will be inside the Tree of Life. It will explore biomes from “Zootopia” both familiar … Read more