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Thrill Geek
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Thrill Geek
New Finale Scene To Debut at ‘it's a small world' in Disneyland and Disney World
A beloved classic is receiving a heartfelt new enhancement. Disney Parks has officially announced the addition of a brand-new finale scene to the iconic 'it's a small world' attraction at both Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort. The new finale will feature the timeless lyrics of the attraction's signature Sherman Brothers song, presented in multiple languages. For the first time, guests will see the words 'It's a small world after all' displayed in English, Spanish, French, Italian, Japanese, and Portuguese as part of a vibrant new display in the attraction's closing scene. Here are the lyrics: Mother earth unites us in heart and mind And the love we give makes us humankind Through our vast wondrous land When we stand hand in hand It's a small world after all. This thoughtful enhancement celebrates the message of unity, peace, and global harmony that 'it's a small world' has shared with millions of guests since its debut at the 1964–65 New York World's Fair. The new visuals aim to further connect guests from all around the world, offering a shared reminder of the song's enduring theme—that we're more alike than different. The updated finale will debut at Magic Kingdom and Disneyland on July 17. Clint Gamache is the owner of ThrillGeek. He started ThrillGeek to share his love of theme/amusement parks and pop culture with the world. You can find him at Halloween Horror Nights. Also, be sure to follow him on Twitter/X, Instagram @iamcg83
Fox News
15-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Fox News
Disney's 'It's a Small World' ride to get new song lyrics
It might be a small world, but big changes are in store for guests of Disneyland's Main Street U.S.A. and its "It's A Small World" attraction. The resort is celebrating its 70th anniversary, according to the Disney Parks blog, and new lyrics will be added to the song that's synonymous with the boat ride. As riders step inside the Main Street Cinema, a new short film, "The Last Verse," will highlight the Sherman Brothers, a musical twosome who collaborated with Walt Disney on the song, "It's A Small World." In the film, a new verse, written by Richard M. Sherman, will be officially added to the lyrics of the popular song, a spokesperson for Disneyland confirmed to Fox News Digital. Richard Sherman died in May 2024 at the age of 95, but not before writing a third and final verse intended to debut in honor of the 60th anniversary of the song. Unveiled in November, the new verse says, "Mother Earth unites us in heart and mind / And the love we give makes us humankind / Through our vast wondrous land / When we stand hand-in-hand / It's a small world after all." The song "It's a Small World" debuted in 1964 at the New York World's Fair. The ride, which featured the use of animatronics, became a visitor favorite and was moved to Disneyland in 1966. Other popular songs written by Richard Sherman and his brother Dick Sherman include "Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious" and "A Spoonful of Sugar" from the movie "Mary Poppins." For more Lifestyle articles, visit The brothers also wrote "I Wan'na Be Like You (The Monkey Song)" from "The Jungle Book." The Sherman Brothers won an Oscar for the song "Chim Chim Cher-ee" in "Mary Poppins" and were nominated for eight others during the 1960s and 1970s. The short film and new verse for "It's a Small World" will debut at Disneyland July 17. Disney will offer several other gallery experiences to celebrate its 70th anniversary, according to the Disney Parks blog, including some never-before seen art and artifacts, like Walt Disney's rocking chair, lamp and table from his private apartment. These items will be available for viewing at the Opera House on Main Street, U.S.A.
