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A Bug's Land


*** Note: A Bug's Land is slated to close September 4, 2018 to make way for a new Marvel area ***

 

This is the first major addition to DCA since its opening. A Bug's Land consists of the original Bountiful Valley Farm and they added Flik's Fun Fair. But the backstory is while they were digging for Tower of Terror they discovered this world of Bugs and invited them to become part of the park.

The Geek's First Takes (10/4/02)

  • Overview: I think the additions are well themed. The rides themselves are nothing spectacular. Young kids will really enjoy them, as will parents of the kids.
  • Flik's Flyers: This is your basic spinning ride. You go up, spin around a couple times, and come down 90 seconds later. With that said this was our favorite ride of the new area, no idea why, just liked it.
  • Francis' Ladybug Boogie: Basically spinning bugs that travel in a figure eight. You spin based on weight distribution and momentum, not actual spinning. The transition in the middle of the figure 8 is a little rough.
  • Heimlich's Chew Chew Train: A nice little train ride. The narration is somewhat amusing, the scents are pretty good. The main problem with this ride is it is way toooo short.
  • Princess Dot Puddle Park: A two part fountain area to play in. The best part here are the comfortable benches.
  • Tuck and Roll's Drive 'Em Buggies: The slowest bumper car ride I have ever been on. The talking cars are cool, but its way too slow to be any fun.
  • Bountiful Valley Farm (original thoughts from 2/3/01): The farm sounded great on paper, and looked cool in the concept art, but in reality we were really disappointed. Do not know what would make it better for us, maybe some sort of attraction or film or something talking about farming. The growing areas work well as general area theming and help to make for a cool transition to the area, but they do not work well as a main attraction. There are some fun things for kids to do though, coloring area, water play area, etc...
  • Disney's Fastpass SystemIts Tough to be a Bug! (original thoughts from 2/3/01): Basically the same exact show as you see in Walt Disney World's Animal Kingdom. The theater entrances are themed dramatically different, but the show itself is the same. The entrance to the theater at DCA has you walk by a replica of Ant Island which is fairly cool. Once in the waiting area for the show its very similar, seems much more crowded here than at WDW.

 

Attractions & Entertainment (Parades, Shows & Fireworks)
Retired Attractions:
  • Flik's Flyers (Scheduled to close late Summer 2018 to make way for Marvel) (Oct 07, 2002 - Sep 04, 2018)
  • Francis' Ladybug Boogie (Scheduled to close late Summer 2018 to make way for Marvel) (Oct 07, 2002 - Sep 04, 2018)
  • Heimlich's Chew Chew Train (Scheduled to close late Summer 2018 to make way for Marvel) (Oct 07, 2002 - Sep 04, 2018)
  • Princess Dot Puddle Park (Scheduled to close late Summer 2018 to make way for Marvel) (Oct 07, 2002 - Sep 04, 2018)
  • Tuck and Roll's Drive 'Em Buggies (Scheduled to close late Summer 2018 to make way for Marvel) (Oct 07, 2002 - Sep 04, 2018)
  • It's Tough to be a Bug! (Feb 08, 2001 - Mar 19, 2018)

 

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    Quickfacts
    • A Bug's Land opened October 7, 2002
    • Bountiful Valley Farm opened with DCA Feb 2001


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