It’s Tough to Be a Bug! Closing Date

'It's Tough To Be A Bug' poster found inside the Tree of Life with just a spotlight illuminating Flik with the show title etched on a massive green leaf.

Planning update: October 13, 2026. It’s Tough to Be a Bug! is permanently closed at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The original closure announcement named March 17, 2025 as the closure date. Do not include the old show in your upcoming itinerary. What replaced It’s Tough to Be a Bug!? Zootopia: Better Zoogether! opened at the Tree […]

Bye Bye DinoLand, Now What?

Chester & Hester's DinoRama Entrance Sign and Dino Sculptures on a Rainy Day

Updated October 13, 2026: DinoLand U.S.A. is permanently closed. If an older itinerary includes DINOSAUR, The Boneyard or Restaurantosaurus, choose alternatives before your visit. Which DinoLand attractions have closed? DINOSAUR and Restaurantosaurus closed on February 2, 2026. Their final operating day was February 1. TriceraTop Spin, Fossil Fun Games, Chester & Hester’s Dinosaur Treasures, The […]

Walt Disney World 2024 Holiday Guide

Animal Kingdom's Merry Menagerie reindeer holiday puppet performers

2024 archive — reviewed October 13, 2026. The dates, locations, menus, and entertainment below describe the 2024 holiday season. They are not current booking information. Activities began on different dates; November 12 was not a single start date for every holiday offering. For a future trip, start with our Walt Disney World Planning Guide. Our […]

Lightning Lane Premier Pass: Disney’s New Fast Track to Magic!

Disney's Lighting Lane Premier Pass

Reviewed October 13, 2026. Lightning Lane Premier Pass is an optional paid upgrade for guests who want to visit eligible attractions without reserving individual arrival windows. It does not include park admission, unlimited repeat rides, or a promise of no wait. What does Lightning Lane Premier Pass include? Premier Pass includes one Lightning Lane entry […]