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it's a small world at Disneyland in California

Photos of the Classic Ride

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"Small" is a relative term. It may indeed be a small world after all, but since it debuted at the 1964 New York World's Fair, about a gazillion denizens of our diminutive planet have boarded it's a small world's boats--and subsequently tried in vain to get the cloying theme song out of their brains.

Transported to California's Disneyland in 1966, "it's a small world" (sic) instantly became a park highlight. In 2009, Disney gave some much-needed TLC to the ride and introduced Disney and Pixar animated characters into scenes with the original dolls as part of the makeover.

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The iconic clock tower facade of it's a small world sets the tone for the whimsical ride.It's a Large Facade After AllMushu, from the animated film, Mulan looms above guests in it's a small world.Missed MushuThe Lion King's Timon and Pumbaa now croon the insufferable it's a small world tune.Lion AroundDonald Duck and his Caballeros buddies are in the Mexico scene of it's a small world.The Three Caballeros
Some of the new characters introduced in the 2009 makeover of it's a small world, such as Pinocchio,No Lie, It's PinocchioAladdin and Jasmine ride a magic carpet in Disneyland's it's a small world.A Whole New Small WorldAriel is perhaps the most blatant departure from the signature it's a small world look.Something Fishy in it's a small worldUSA! USA!
Woody and Bullseye from the film, Toy Story.Bullseye Targets Kidsit's a small world gets a yuletide makover for "it's a small world holiday."Christmas Dollsit's a small world was one of four attractions that Walt Disney introduced at the 1964 New York WorlDisney's World

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