Ms DisneyMagic
IT'S A SMALL WORLD
FANTASYLAND
Photo Credit: Disney Parks
-Any height
-Slow ride
"Voyage along the Seven Seaways canal and behold a cast of almost 300 Audio-Animatronics dolls representing children from every corner of the globe as they sing the classic anthem to world peace—in their native languages.
During your cruise, keep an eye out for Peter Pan and Tinker Bell in England, Cinderella in her native France, Pinocchio and Jiminy Cricket in Italy, Aladdin and Jasmine in the Middle East, The Three Caballeros in Mexico, Ariel and Flounder under the sea, Lilo and Stitch in the South Pacific and Woody, Bullseye and Jessie in the southwestern U.S.A.
Amid vibrant backdrops, you'll travel through country after country, and by journey's end, you'll see that it really is a small world after all."
Magic Facts
--There are 24 dolls in the It’s a Small World clock tower parade for the 24 hours in a day.
--On its opening day, children came from all over the world bringing water from their country to pour into the river in It’s a Small World.
--"it's a small world" was created for the 1964-1965 New York World's Fair. Personally overseen by Walt Disney in support of the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), the attraction was a huge hit for 2 seasons at the fair and was eventually shipped back to Disneyland park, where it opened on May 28, 1966.
--Under the direction of designer Alice Davis (with help from her husband, Imagineer Marc Davis), Disney seamstresses sewed over 300 costumes in all. Authentic materials were used for each region's traditional attire, from silks for the saris of India and fine wool for the Scottish bagpiper.
--This ride was designed by famous art director Mary Blair
Review
This ride is enjoyable, but not a must do everytime I go. If this is your first visit, this is a must do! But if you've been on it once, it doesn't change much. Be sure to look for the Disney characters scattered throughout the countries!
Every 15 minutes, the 30-foot-tall clock tower opens to display a parade of 24 animated figures. Once the procession ends, 2 toy jesters appear and herald the current time.