The Big Bug is a minor character from the Disney Junior animated series, Jake and the Never Land Pirates. Its a ferocious giant insect that lives in Big Bug Valley. His vocal effect are provided by Dee Bradley Baker.
Role in the series[]
The Big Bug first appeared in the episode "The Race to Never Peak!". After Captain Hook swipes Jake and the crews soccer ball and flees to Never Land. Jake and the crew must find their soccer ball on Never Peak Mountain, where it ended up after Hook kicked it. Big Bug Valley was the first location that both pirate crews had to pass to reach Never Peak. Hook and Mr. Smee stumble into the Big Bug, sleeping within the path. Hook quickly cowers behind Smee, when they overhear Jake and the crew on their trail. Hook decides to wake the Big Bug, with a fallen coconut so it will chase Jake and friends back to the beach, giving him and Smee a huge lead to Never Peak Mountain. But Hook did not count on Jake and his companions bravery, as the young pirates stood their ground and roared back at the Big Bug, sending it fleeing away so Jake and his crew can safely pass and catch up to Hook.The Big Bug makes a brief reappearance as Jake and his crew fly over it, as they make there way back to Pirate Island, after retrieving their soccer ball from the top of Never Peak Mountain.
Spin-offs[]
Jake's Never Land Pirate School[]
The Big Bug reappears in the episode "B-B-Big Bugs!", Jake teaches the viewers how to journey through Big Bug Valley and how to deal with the various giant insects.
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Trivia[]
- The Big Bug originates from the Jake’s Team Pirate pilot.