Perhaps best known for its iconic theme song, “it’s a small world” is a classic Disneyland Park attraction. It premiered at the World’s Fair and remains a testament to Walt Disney’s imagination and love for the world.
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The Disneyland Resort ride has changed throughout the years, from holiday overlays to adding Disney characters and dolls in wheelchairs. But some report that, despite updates, “it’s a small world” isn’t being properly maintained. TikTok user @katiek6703 recently shared a video of a hula animatronic standing motionless:
@katiek6703 these hula girls never get a break. Also phone almost failing into the water = shaky camera..sorry #disneyland #Anaheim #itsSmallworld #attraction #huladancers #iwishicouldshakelikethat
“it’s a small world” closed for refurbishment in the fall of 2022, with no plans for future maintenance on the Disneyland Resort ride.
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Guests worldwide have cherished the happiest boat cruise on earth for decades! After its World’s Fair premiere, “it’s a small world” found homes in Fantasyland at Disneyland Park, Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort, Tokyo Disneyland, Disneyland Paris, and Hong Kong Disneyland. “Embark on a whimsical boat ride past a jubilant chorus of children from around the globe,” reads the official Disneyland ride description.
“Sing along to the classic anthem of world peace during a delightful musical boat tour. Cruise along the Seven Seaways Waterway on a gentle 10-minute journey through all 7 continents. Pass through vivid, fantastical scenes representing the iconic sights and sounds of dozens of nations. Behold a cast of dancing darlings from nearly every corner of the globe and watch as the Audio-Animatronics figures achieve universal harmony as they sing one song in many languages. By journey’s end, Walt Disney’s simple message is clear: it truly is a small world after all!”
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