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Los Angeles Times
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Los Angeles Times
Disneyland reopens ‘It's a Small World' ride with new additions from ‘Coco'
Two beloved characters from the Pixar movie 'Coco' will join the international ensemble of 'It's a Small World' at Disneyland, which is reopening Tuesday after a five-month renovation. The popular attraction has been closed since January for a standard maintenance refurbishment, Disneyland officials said. The characters Miguel and his sidekick and alebrije, Dante, from the 2017 movie 'Coco' are now prominently featured as riders pass through the Mexico scenes in the attraction, which features figures of people and animals from across the world. Miguel and Dante are the only physical additions or changes riders can expect, Disneyland officials confirmed Tuesday. But the familiar tune 'It's a Small World' will soon include a new verse by songwriter and frequent Walt Disney collaborator Richard M. Sherman. Beginning July 17, riders will hear the third and final verse of the tune during the attraction's finale. Sherman, who died last May, wrote the new lyrics in his final of many contributions to Disney, which, along with his brother and songwriting partner, Robert, included music for 'Mary Poppins' and 'The Jungle Book.' As a part of the celebration of Disneyland's 70th Anniversary, park visitors at the Main Street Cinema can watch a three-minute film called 'The Last Verse,' which celebrates the iconic song's 60th anniversary and unveils the new verse. Another anniversary celebration bonus, a nighttime projection show called 'Tapestry of Happiness,' will project animations of Disneyland experiences and beloved characters onto the facade of the 'It's a Small World' attraction. The show's animation and visual effects are inspired by the work of legendary Disney artist Mary Blair. All of Disneyland's 70th anniversary celebrations and new experiences will kick off July 17.
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.
Yahoo
12-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Disney to Update ‘It's a Small World' Ride With New Lyrics
After nearly 60 years of being a Disneyland staple, the iconic 'It's a Small World' ride is getting a new set of lyrics for a new generation of park visitors. Disney Parks announced on its blog today that the updated lyrics will premiere at Disneyland in time for the park's 70th anniversary. The verse was written by late composer Richard M. Sherman before he died last May at 95. The new lyrics were first unveiled in the short film 'The Last Verse' last November, with the verse reading: '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.' More from Variety Pro-Palestine Protesters Call for 'Captain America: Brave New World' Boycott at Los Angeles Premiere Disney+ to Change Content Warnings Ahead of 'Dumbo,' 'Peter Pan' and More Old Movies Amid DEI Strategy Shift Sigourney Weaver Says Baby Yoda Is the Reason 'Why I Did' 'The Mandalorian & Grogu': 'He's a Little Badass' As part of Disneyland's anniversary, the short film 'The Last Verse' will play daily at the Main Street Cinema theater. The park will also unveil a Walt Disney audio-animatronic figure before it becomes part of the 'Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln' show rotation. Sherman and his brother wrote the original 'It's a Small World' song for the ride's original 1964 debut. After the ride became popular at the New York World's Fair, it was moved to Disneyland in 1966 and has stayed in Anaheim, Calif. ever since, taking visitors on a relaxing ride around the world with animatronics. Sherman and his brother were nominated for nine Oscars throughout the '60s and '70s, winning for the song 'Chim Chim Cher-ee' in 'Mary Poppins.' They were also nominated for their musical work on 'Chatty Chatty Bang Bang,' 'Bedknobs and Broomsticks,' 'Tom Sawyer,' 'The Slipper and the Rose: The Story of Cinderella' and 'The Magic of Lassie.' The new lyrics debut at the Disneyland 'It's a Small World' attraction beginning July 17. Best of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week Grammy Predictions, From Beyoncé to Kendrick Lamar: Who Will Win? Who Should Win? What's Coming to Netflix in February 2025
