It’s Tough To Be A Bug (Disney’s Animal Kingdom)

Imagination Skyway

Matthew Krul

History, Society & Culture, Places & Travel, Kids & Family

5 • 830 Ratings

🗓️ 13 August 2022

⏱️ 53 minutes

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Summary

It's Tough To Be A Bug opened at Disney's Animal Kingdom in 1998 and Disney California Adventure in 2001 (closed in 2018), both on the parks' respective opening dates. This 4D show pays homage to the Disney-Pixar film A Bug's Life while sharing the importance of insects and bugs throughout the world. Located inside The Tree of Life at Disney's Animal Kingdom, this attraction features some frightening moments for some guests but is otherwise a family-friendly attraction at Walt Disney World. In this podcast episode, we discuss the history of It's Tough To Be A Bug, along with some fun facts, details, and audio recordings of the attraction. What do you love most about It's Tough To Be A Bug? Send me your feedback via email or through direct or public message at any of the following and [with your permission] I'll include your message in a future show: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/imagineerpodcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/ImagineerPodcast Facebook Group (ImagiNation): https://www.facebook.com/groups/imagineerpodcast/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/ImagineerPodcast TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@imagineerpodcast Twitter: www.twitter.com/ImagineerNews Email: [email protected] Sponsors and Partners: Magical Park Vacations: plan a trip to Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, Aulani, or any other Disney (or Universal) destination. These services are complimentary. WDW Park Planners: work with a concierge vacation planner to create a personalized Disney itinerary for you and your family. Magical Park Tours: hire an in-person guide to help your family navigate the parks and mitigate crowds. Get Bonus Content If you want to take your love of Imagineer Podcast to the next level and help support the show, definitely consider joining us on Patreon for virtual events, bonus content and episodes, exclusive access to our private Passholder communities and more. How to Support the Show Share the podcast with your friends Rate and review on iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-imagineerpodcasts-podcast/id1244558092 Join our Patreon Group - https://www.patreon.com/imagineerpodcast Purchase merchandise - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/imagineer-podcast?ref_id=8929 Special thanks to our Deluxe Passholder Patreon members! Thomas N Katelyn F Jason K Dani S Enjoy the show!

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0:00.0	I'm Hello and welcome to the Imagineer Podcast, your unofficial guide to All Things Disney.
0:47.1	I'm your host, Matthew Krull, and you're listening to Episode 140 of the Imagineer podcast.
0:57.1	In today's podcast episode, we're going to chat about an attraction over at Disney's Animal Kingdom, which is, it's tough to be a bug. This is the 4D
1:03.4	show located inside the Tree of Life and was an opening day attraction at Animal Kingdom
1:09.5	on Earth Day 1998. It was also an opening day attraction at Animal Kingdom on Earth Day 1998. It was also an opening day
1:13.4	attraction at Disney California Adventure in 2001, although the latter attraction has since closed
1:20.6	as they removed a Bugsland to make room for Avengers campus. In this particular episode,
1:27.3	we'll dive into some fun facts
1:29.6	and details you might not have known before about this show over at Disney's Animal Kingdom,
1:34.3	and I'll also take you for a ride with me through Binaural Audio to Experience It's Tough to Be a Bug
1:41.9	in 360-degree audio.
1:44.3	And at the end of the episode, I'll come back and tell you a little bit more about how
1:47.7	you can connect with the Imagineer podcast on all your favorite social media channels
1:52.4	and how you can help to inspire and create the future of this show.
1:57.1	So grab some headphones, pull up your favorite armchair, and enjoy this devoted to the natural On Earth Day, 1998, Disney's Animal Kingdom theme park opened at Walt Disney World.
2:36.0	As a park devoted to the natural world and conservation, the Imagineers had to think differently about the design of the park.
2:43.0	Not only did they need to design environments that fit with the theme of the park,
2:47.0	but also they needed to prepare those environments for live animals, making sure to maintain safe and comfortable conditions for these creatures.
2:54.6	In addition, the Imagineers got to work on brainstorming a central icon for the park,
2:59.6	a structure that would clearly define the core principles of Disney's Animal Kingdom and stand as a visually stunning work of art.
3:08.3	In my interview with former Walt Disney Imagineer McNair Wilson, McNair shared how an early concept was to create a life-sized
3:16.3	Noah's Ark for the center of the park. The Ark would serve both as the park icon and the home for a show featuring live animals.
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