Why is its a small world closed
The following is a list of historical, current, and future closures (for refurbishment or other reasons) that we have recorded for the "it's a small world" attraction at Disneyland Park in California.
Please note that this is an unofficial list and that future closures are very much subject to change.
Jan 21-May 12, 2025
Sep 16-Nov 14, 2024
Jan 7-18, 2024
Oct 23-Nov 9, 2023
Jan 9-19, 2023
Oct 24-Nov 10, 2022
Jan 24-Feb 3, 2022
October 24, 2021 to December 2021
Jan 7-17, 2020
Oct 21-Nov 7, 2019
Jan 22-31, 2019
Oct 22-Nov 7, 2018
Jan 22-Feb 1, 2018
Oct 23-Nov 9, 2017
Jan 22-Feb 2, 2017
Oct 24-Nov 9, 2016
Jan 25-Feb 5, 2016
Oct 19-Nov 5, 2015
Jan 26-Feb 5, 2015
Oct 20-Nov 6, 2014
Apr 23-May 22, 2014
Jan 21-Apr 9, 2014
Oct 21-Nov 7, 2013
Jan 22-Feb 28, 2013
Oct 22-Nov 8, 2012
Jan 23-Feb 2, 2012
Oct 24-Nov 10, 2011
Jan 18-27, 2011
Oct 25-Nov 11, 2010
Jan 18-28, 2010
Oct 26-Nov 12, 2009
Small World Closing
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No way my dream would come true, just no way. We are stuck with Small World .............. forever echoing in our heads and haunting us in our dreams.
Just their excuse,
not enough guests visit it
, as the reason tells you it's made up ............ while the wait might not be bad, every boat is full most the time. If they are going to take out attractions for lack of guest interest .............. Carousel of Progress, HoP when the buzz dies down, Tiki Birds and there are a few others that many hours a day are "not full."
There’s a big change coming to an iconic attraction in Magic Kingdom, but it’s not in the way you think.
No, nothing’s being closed, torn down, or physically replaced (although the Liberty Belle Riverboat and Tom Sawyer Island did just close to make way for Piston Peak). However,
something vital to an iconic attraction will be changing in just a few short weeks, but you’ll have to listen closely to hear it!
Disney has just revealed that
the lyrics to the final verse of “it’s a small world” will be changing in Disney World, AS WELL AS Disneyland!
We knew that the lyrics would be changing in Disneyland, but the update that Disney World would be changing too is new.
Richard and Robert Sherman wrote the song’s original verses, but Richard Sherman wrote a new verse as his final gift to Disney, and now
that verse will be added to the attractions beginning July 17th.
It’ll take place in the final scene of the ride in both versions.
Gregg Sherman, the son of Richard Sherman, explains that the final verse is to “
celebrate that there’s more that unites us than divides us, and reinforce the message of that song.
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We’ve got not-so-great news coming out of Disneyland Resort.
“it’s a small world” under refurbishment
One of the most iconic attractions in the park, “it’s a small world” has been closed for refurbishment since the holiday edition of the ride was open for the holiday season at the end of 2024.
Previously, the attraction was slated to reopen at the end of this month, but Disney has just announced that opening date has been pushed back.
Now, instead of reopening on April 25th, ‘it’s a small world’ will reopen on May 9th.
“it’s a small world”
However, we are excited to see that
the new
Coco
scene will still be added to the attraction when it reopens!
This new scene will feature Miguel and his trusted alebrije, Dante, as they join the other kids in song.
©Disney
Additionally,
Disney announced a few months ago that a new verse of the beloved “it’s a small world” song would be added to the attraction on July 17th
! This new, third verse was written by Richard M. Sherman “in his final Disney contribution” and goes like thi