it's tough to be a bug

[buckeyegator]

my favorite part, since i have seen the show numerous times, is to sit by people who have never seen it and watch and listen to their reactions, anyone else like that?

 

[JIMINYCR]

Yes. I'll always remember our first time sitting through it shortly after the show opened. I knew what was coming and expected it but my DS and DW had no idea. When the spiders dropped and later when the bugs exited they were so taken by surprise. DW especially hates spiders.
But any trip with friends who have never been, to watch their expressions and joy experiencing WDW for the first time is wonderful. Sometimes I wish I could have a mind wipe and get to do my first visit over again to feel all that wonder and magic as a newbie all over again.

 

[AndyS2992]

Yes

However when I went to see it in September, it was in a horrible mess. Animatronics weren't moving properly or at all, Flik had a wonky non moving eye, very few effects were working, the show itself was very grainy and poor quality and looked dated all round, benches all scratched up, Needs a complete refresh.

Very disappointed.

 

[Cmdr_Crimson]

Yes

However when I went to see it in September, it was in a horrible mess. Animatronics weren't moving properly or at all, Flik had a wonky non moving eye, very few effects were working, the show itself was very grainy and poor quality and looked dated all round, benches all scratched up, Needs a complete refresh.

Very disappointed.

And a complete re-animation by Pixar this time as Rhythm And Hues studio ceased operation 2 years ago and it really looks so stiff in animation.

 

[Clamman73]

I saw it today and was kinda like wow with all the little kids having to be taken out. I guess some parents haven’t seen it before and weren't able to gauge how scary it could be to little ones.

 

[Goofyernmost]

I saw it today and was kinda like wow with all the little kids having to be taken out. I guess some parents haven’t seen it before and weren't able to gauge how scary it could be to little ones.

That has happen with small world or almost any other Disney attraction or movie. I do like watching the reaction to things coming up that people aren't expecting. That was part of the reason why I loved "Honey I shrunk the audience". When those rats were running up under the seats and brushing against our legs I would almost wet my pants laughing at the audience reaction. The make-believe sting at the end of bugs was equally amusing. One cannot go by the reaction of kids, they are unpredictable. Some like stuff, some are scared of stuff and you never know which one it will be. Another reason why I felt that bringing kids before they have reached the age of abstract thought and understanding can be less then enjoyable for everyone.

 

[WondersOfLife]

It's Tough to be a Bug is, in my opinion, the most underrated 4-D move in any theme park. It is absolutely HILARIOUS watching big strong men/dads jump when the spiders come down, or the wasp sting from the back, or the bugs underneath the bum.

I think it is super clever putting it under the tree of life as well. I'll bet it is not well-known simply because the entrance is so hard for first-time guests to find.

 

[DisneyDreamer08]

The last time I saw it this past January, I could not believe all the crying kids that left mid show. Later on in the day, I was walking by the exit area again and a little girl was hysterically crying, begging her mom to never take her to that show again. I really think there needs to be more signage and/or communication on just how scary this show is.

 

[Cmdr_Crimson]

That has happen with small world or almost any other Disney attraction or movie. I do like watching the reaction to things coming up that people aren't expecting. That was part of the reason why I loved "Honey I shrunk the audience". When those rats were running up under the seats and brushing against our legs I would almost wet my pants laughing at the audience reaction. The make-believe sting at the end of bugs was equally amusing. One cannot go by the reaction of kids, they are unpredictable. Some like stuff, some are scared of stuff and you never know which one it will be. Another reason why I felt that bringing kids before they have reached the age of abstract thought and understanding can be less then enjoyable for everyone.

I agree, and really wish it was brought back than the Disney+ snooze festival that's currently playing there as there is no hope on changing the other attraction adjacent to it for the time being.

 

[JoeCamel]

The last time I saw it this past January, I could not believe all the crying kids that left mid show. Later on in the day, I was walking by the exit area again and a little girl was hysterically crying, begging her mom to never take her to that show again. I really think there needs to be more signage and/or communication on just how scary this show is.

I have a neighbor kid that is 7?8? and she loves bugs. It's a love hate but I'm sure she would love the show.
Different environments I suspect

 

[WondersOfLife]

The last time I saw it this past January, I could not believe all the crying kids that left mid show. Later on in the day, I was walking by the exit area again and a little girl was hysterically crying, begging her mom to never take her to that show again. I really think there needs to be more signage and/or communication on just how scary this show is.

Crying children during this show is also hilarious. 10 out of 10.

 

[Goofyernmost]

The last time I saw it this past January, I could not believe all the crying kids that left mid show. Later on in the day, I was walking by the exit area again and a little girl was hysterically crying, begging her mom to never take her to that show again. I really think there needs to be more signage and/or communication on just how scary this show is.

Some snowflakes are easily scared, but like Alien Encounter which had tons of signage, and Mission: Space that practically begged people with heart conditions not to ride it, people ignored it and did it anyway. I'm pretty sure that there are warnings at Bug as well. I never really noticed because I never went there when my kids were small. You cannot fix stupid. As a parent you should be aware of how your child reacts to stuff and use the alleged superior intelligence to not drag the kid in if they have a good idea that there will not be a fun ending.

It's been a long time now but I think I remember the second version of the sound effects show years ago in DHS. There was a movie called Sounds Dangerous with Drew Carry. If I recall it started out with sound and picture and half way through, the theater was in complete darkness and all that was left was the sound and sound effects. I thought it was brilliant because with just sound your brain/imagination had to visualize the story. People hated it because they thought something was broken and didn't get the idea that they were in a sound effect show. Having been a kid that spent many a happy hour coloring while listening to radio shows of Superman, The Lone Ranger and Green Hornet where all there was happened to be just sound and you had to imagine the picture.

Anyway, as soon as the theater went dark a child started to scream and the mother insisted that they stay right there and "get over that stupid fear, you little wimp". Those were her words not mine. The show was ruined for everyone because there was the movie and then when the room went dark all you could hear was the kid screaming. Even a CM asked her to leave with the child, but she refused. I wasn't upset with the kid as much as I was upset with the mother who to me would not have been eligible for mother of the year award.

 

[WondersOfLife]

Some snowflakes are easily scared, but like Alien Encounter which had tons of signage, and Mission: Space that practically begged people with heart conditions not to ride it, people ignored it and did it anyway. I'm pretty sure that there are warnings at Bug as well. I never really noticed because I never went there when my kids were small. You cannot fix stupid. As a parent you should be aware of how your child reacts to stuff and use the alleged superior intelligence to not drag the kid in if they have a good idea that there will not be a fun ending.

It's been a long time now but I think I remember the second version of the sound effects show years ago in DHS. There was a movie called Sounds Dangerous with Drew Carry. If I recall it started out with sound and picture and half way through, the theater was in complete darkness and all that was left was the sound and sound effects. I thought it was brilliant because with just sound your brain/imagination had to visualize the story. People hated it because they thought something was broken and didn't get the idea that they were in a sound effect show. Having been a kid that spend many a happy hour coloring while listening to radio shows of Superman, The Lone Ranger and Green Hornet where all there was happened to be just sound and you had to imagine the picture.

Anyway, as soon as the theater went dark a child started to scream and the mother insisted that they stay right there and "get over that stupid fear, you little wimp". Those were her words not mine. The show was ruined for everyone because there was the movie and then when the room went dark all you could hear was the kid screaming. Even a CM asked her to leave with the child, but she refused. I wasn't upset with the kid as much as I was upset with the mother who to me would not have been eligible for mother of the year award.

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I got to experience Sounds Dangerous when I was really little... I vaguely remember enjoying it.

 

[Shiriki_Utundu]

last time in the insect theater it was dank and stank. Effects were broken or turned off and that screen looked dated like something during the first term Clinton era. Hopper and Flick both needed work.

Without a complete refurb or overhaul "It's Tough To Be A Guest"

 

[Cmdr_Crimson]

This makes me wonder what happened to the DCA versions of their AA's as they had better movement to them.

 

[JoeCamel]

last time in the insect theater it was dank and stank. Effects were broken or turned off and that screen looked dated like something during the first term Clinton era. Hopper and Flick both needed work.

Without a complete refurb or overhaul "It's Tough To Be A Guest"

Oh, it smelled like you were in the roots of a bug infested tree?

 

[WondersOfLife]

This makes me wonder what happened to the DCA versions of their AA's as they had better movement to them.

If they trashed them, I feel like they were then a missed opportunity for atmospheric or a meet n' Greer experience in Pixar Pier.

 

[John park hopper]

This seems to be a repeat of Alien Encounter it was too intense for the kids and even though there was signage warning parents took their kids and then complained. AE was soon gone, lets hope this doesn't happen to It"s a Bugs Life

 

[Smiley/OCD]

Some snowflakes are easily scared, but like Alien Encounter which had tons of signage, and Mission: Space that practically begged people with heart conditions not to ride it, people ignored it and did it anyway. I'm pretty sure that there are warnings at Bug as well. I never really noticed because I never went there when my kids were small. You cannot fix stupid. As a parent you should be aware of how your child reacts to stuff and use the alleged superior intelligence to not drag the kid in if they have a good idea that there will not be a fun ending.

It's been a long time now but I think I remember the second version of the sound effects show years ago in DHS. There was a movie called Sounds Dangerous with Drew Carry. If I recall it started out with sound and picture and half way through, the theater was in complete darkness and all that was left was the sound and sound effects. I thought it was brilliant because with just sound your brain/imagination had to visualize the story. People hated it because they thought something was broken and didn't get the idea that they were in a sound effect show. Having been a kid that spend many a happy hour coloring while listening to radio shows of Superman, The Lone Ranger and Green Hornet where all there was happened to be just sound and you had to imagine the picture.

Anyway, as soon as the theater went dark a child started to scream and the mother insisted that they stay right there and "get over that stupid fear, you little wimp". Those were her words not mine. The show was ruined for everyone because there was the movie and then when the room went dark all you could hear was the kid screaming. Even a CM asked her to leave with the child, but she refused. I wasn't upset with the kid as much as I was upset with the mother who to me would not have been eligible for mother of the year award.

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Sounds like Katiebug was there…

 

[WorldExplorer]

This seems to be a repeat of Alien Encounter it was too intense for the kids and even though there was signage warning parents took their kids and then complained. AE was soon gone, lets hope this doesn't happen to It"s a Bugs Life

I was just reading about Alien Encounter, and I need to go off on that for a moment because I'm amazed at how vague and not-nearly-emphasizing-this-enough some of the signs were.

It's basically the same "dark and your kids might not like it" warning you would get on the sign for something as goofy as Honey, I Shrunk the Audience.

I see slightly better signs on the image search, I don't know the exact set up, but I'm guessing they expected the more-detailed attraction description sign to do the heavy lifting and the fact that there were extra signs at all was supposed to get the point across, but compared to, like, Dinosaur's warning signs, which are bigger and more specific (Dinosaur has scary dinosaurs), it just seems very unhelpful.

Don't get me wrong, the thing still says "terror " right in the name and I still blame people for getting on it, but I was expecting, like, "WARNING: THIS IS A PURPOSEFULLY R RATED EXPERIENCE INVOLVING VIOLENT DEATH AND EXTREME PERIL". Maybe if they found a way to point out the part where you get "blood" rained down on you people would have stayed away.