It’s Tough To Be a Bug!

This is a 3-​D show for all ages and it’s quite fun and enjoyable despite having gone on the exact same in Florida less than a year ago.
You sit your booty down and you enjoy one of the most entertaining 3-​D shows you’ll ever experience. I’ll leave it at that. Don’t miss out on this one if you’re here.

I absolutely love this theater! To get here, you walk down to the cavern, which basically resembles the ground beneath a tree. There are pretty lights and roots all around.
There is a cute little show based on the «A Bug’s Life» movie that is shown here. If you see the Bug’s Life show, you will be given 3D glasses. There are some special effects that are unique to this theater, so be prepared for the unexpected 4-​D!
From time to time, they show sneak peeks of soon-​to-​be released Disney/​Pixar movies. I saw The Good Dinosaur today and in the past, I saw Cinderella. The previews are just about 5 minutes, just enough to give you an idea of what the movie is.
There are warnings for watching a show here. Seriously, if you or a child does not like «feeling or sensing» unexpected things, this theater is probably best avoided.
TIP: This theater does have a wheelchair access.
You must come watch something here, whether it is A Bug’s Life or a sneak peek of an upcoming movie! You shouldn’t be disappointed!

It sure is tough to be a bug. Think about all the shoes and bug spray they have to avoid from us humans!!! Well, at some point in this 3D show, the bugs in get their revenge!!!
Located right inside California Adventure, this show is aimed at introducing us to the different kinds of bugs there are. You sit inside a small theater with your 3D glasses. You are then introduced to the show by way of 3D!!! The seats at some point have small areas that rise up, as if bugs are actually inside them! Black widow spiders fall from the ceiling. Bug spray hits you… it can be said that this show can terrify babies and small children. I cannot lie– I was a bit freaked out!
Shows can vary at various times. This 10 minute show really makes you appreciate bugs and how they live! Next time you decide to step on on, think about how tough a bugs life truly is!!!

I actually didn’t know about this «It’s Tough to be a Bug!» show up until two years ago … even though I consider myself a Disney expert and have made many trips to both, Disneyland and DCA. I’ve only been in A Bug’s Land a handful of times, but one hot, summer day, the BF suggested that we cool off and give our feet a rest by going to «the bug show» in the respective land’s theater. I had remembered seeing signs for «It’s Tough to be a Bug!» but didn’t really pay any attention to it … and never really gave any thought toward seeing a show about … well. BUGS. But escaping the summer heat sounded like a good plan, so that’s what we did.
You basically go down a loooong maze (almost like you’re going into an anthill) to get to the theater. The queue is much larger than I think any crowd will ever be to see a show here! But, I’m pretty sure this «hidden» theater is probably one of DCA’s most secretive locations, since you can’t really see it from any main pathway.
NOTE: This theater is home to the «It’s Tough to be a Bug!» show, but sometimes, you can catch previews of upcoming Disney movies here as well. During my most recent trip to DCA, they were showing an extended preview (aka, longer clips from the actual movie) of the «Cinderella» movie coming out in March 2015. I wouldn’t have even known about this if I didn’t pick up one of the DCA entertainment schedules at the Park entrance (always make sure to do this so you’ll be aware of any limited-​time things going on in the Park). Totally worth it to go see one of these previews, since they’re limited-​time offerings … especially if it’s a movie you’re actually interested in seeing.
The «It’s Tough to be a Bug!» show is fairly entertaining. I thought, at first, it would be a Cliff Notes version of the «It’s a Bug’s Life» movie, but it’s basically a short feature about the different features of bugs, hosted by Flik, everyone’s favorite ant. However, the show is unexpectedly interrupted when Hopper attacks, and there’s a number of special effects during the show to make it memorable (my favorite part is at the end when you «feel» the bugs exiting the theater!). If you’ve got kids who like «A Bug’s Life,» this is definitely worth taking them to.
If you’ve never been to «It’s Tough to be a Bug!» and have some time to kill while you’re in the Park, I would recommend checking it out. You get to enjoy the cool AC theater and rest your feet from all that walking! While this is definitely not the biggest show in the Park – I’d take «Aladdin» any day – it is a quirky, more hidden feature of «A Bug’s Land» and can be fun to revisit every now and then if you’ve got an AP.

This is temporarily (hopefully) being taken over with a sneak peek of Cinderalla. They even removed all of the bug-​related movie parody poster artwork they had in the underground waiting area!
I love coming to this Bug show because it seems so unassuming when you’re walking the path to the underground lobby. There’s usually never that many people waiting, but once you’re inside the expansive theater, the show is adorable, yet scary (lighting effects and a giant grasshopper animatronic)
If you’ve never seen it before, I highly recommend going once Cinderella has taken her leave. You’ll be surprised as to how clever the show is with the 4D elements!

Every time I visit Disney California, I always head over to It’s Tough To Be a Bug! :)
I love becoming an honorary bug for 10 minutes!
The walk down to the theatre is full of detail, the waiting room is awesome and the theatre itself is really big and roomy.
The show is fun, 4D, includes acid being sprayed on you (water…hopefully) and being sprayed with bug spray! So fun!
I love this attraction, it’s one of my favorites!

WARNING: If your child dislikes (big) bugs, loud noises, darkness, and/​or sudden movements. DO NOT go here! It has ALL of that!
It’s Tough to be a Bug! is a 4D show. That means, you’re watching a 3D show, and there is additional action that goes on around you. You get your 3D black, bug eye glasses before you enter the waiting room.
The queue for this attraction is awesome. As you go further into the queue, the object around you get bigger — turning you into the size of a bug!
The show itself is great! I mean, if you’re not terrified of it. If it’s your first time watching the show, there’s so much that you don’t expect! So many surprises!
Fact: It’s Tough to be a Bug! is named after It’s Tough to be a Bird, an academy award winning short by Walt Disney. :D

This is one of my favorite shows here and it’s always a good way to beat the heat on a hot day! The show it self is quite funny it has a little stink to it a few spiders and of course a sting what more could you want from a group of bugs! Only the best for the honorary bugs!

I have a love/​hate relationship with this movie. It’s a bit intense at times and yes, I have covered my eyes a few times. The special effects are phenomenal and things feel a bit real at times. When the spiders came down from the ceiling and the fog filled the room, I was nervous. Little kids were crying throughout this movie because this really can be too much for them to handle. My favorite part is the ending so sit tight and watch out for critters!