IT’S TOUGH TO BE A BUG from the Disney-Pixar film "A Bug’s Life" is a wonderfully cute (but loud) 3-D show from a bug’s point of view.
You have to walk around the amazing Tree of Life and in to the root section to enter.
Don’t miss the animals that are carved in the gnarled roots that are all around and above you.
When you follow the path to its end you will find that you are at an entrance to "It’s Tough to be a Bug".
As you walk in you will notice all the sounds of bugs all around you. You and your family will enjoy this 3-D film that was inspired by Disney‘s Pixar Film, "A Bugs Life". Flick is the master of ceremonies. There are some unusual special effects that will get you jumping off your seats.
There is lots of seating in the 430 seat theatre and each seat is a great seat. Don’t put the 3-D "Bug-Eye" glasses on until Flik tells you to.
The special effects are great and stinky (the stink bug) really smells bad. There are hornets that swarm the audience, even though you can’t see them, you will feel them!
Hopper, the bad (guy) grasshopper is a totally amazing piece of advanced audio animatronics Disney Imagineers have ever created. (He has over 70 functions) . They all look real but he really does look like he could jump off the stage. Flik is just as adorable and a wonderful M.C.
Kids enjoy it, as well as adults, but there are some creepy and scary moments in the dark. (It can be very scary for little ones) I’m very scared of spiders and at the end huge black widows come down from the ceiling. I just close my eyes and grab the person that is next to me. This 8 minute show is worth the scare at the end.
TIP: If you have little ones sit in the back by an exit just incase you have to leave.
GUEST POLICIES: Fast pass (WARNING) May be frightening for children. For Guests with hearing impairments; Handheld Captioning Device & Assistive Listening Devices are available at Guest Services. Guests may remain in their wheelchair, motorized scooter or ECV.
Walk on the Discovery Island Trails that takes you around the Tree of Life and enjoy the beautiful landscape and the different creatures like Galapagos Tortoises...
Lemurs, Cotton-top Tamarin Monkeys. Watch the tree's closely because they may start to move. (picture by allears.com)
GUEST POLICIES: Animal Viewing location. Guests may remain in their wheelchair, motorized scooter or ECV. (picture by allears.com)
Dining in DISCOVERY ISLAND
FLAME TREE BARBECUE serves freshly smoked barbecue ribs, chicken and salads. Counter service with outdoor seating with a few covered areas. (picture by igougo)
PIZZAFARI serves pizza, salads and sandwiches (picture by seriouseats)
SAFARI BARBECUE serves yummy Turkey legs and chicken wings
SAFARI COFFEE serves a variety of coffee’s, espresso, assorted pastries and soft drinks
Here at the Beastly Kiosk you can buy yummy corn dogs. (picture by allears.com)
FASTPASS is Disney’s FREE Service that helps cut down the time you have to stand in line for some of your favorite rides. Where eligible, go to your ride and to the Fastpass Center. Put your Disney ticket in the appropriate slot and in a few seconds your Fastpass will pop-out and you will get your Disney ticket back at the same time. On your Fastpass there will be an allotted time that you can go back to your ride and instead of going in the standby line you will go in the Fastpass Line. A Disney Cast Member will look at your ticket to make sure you are in your allotted time. This way you can board your attraction with a minimal wait. Tip: When you enter the park, go to your favorite rides and get your Fastpass. If you wait too long the Fastpass Center may run out of allotted times.
PAL MICKEY is an interactive plush Mickey Mouse that is quite amazing! Mickey will let you in on insider park tips, give you parade and show time reminders, tell you when your favorite characters are nearby and let you know about show waits at your favorite attraction. Pal Mickey will entertain kids of all ages with his jokes, interactive games and fun facts that will make your visit to the WDW Resort truly magical.Delight in over 700 Fun Facts and Theme Park tips. Innovative technology ensures that Pal Mickey knows where he is while exploring the four Theme Parks and he will share info with you at just the right time and place. The entertainment continues outside of the WDW Resort and even back home where he will share his jokes and play 3 interactive games. Almost every store in WDW carries Pal Mickey.
Next stop is CAMP MINNIE - MICKEY!
