New 'it's a small world' Finale

One of the most iconic songs in the Disney Parks is "it's a small world". The song, written by Richard and Robert Sherman, made it's debut in 1964 at the New York World's Fair. Shortly before his passing, Richard wrote one final verse:

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 new verse will be added to the finale scene of the ride at both Disneyland and Disney World beginning tomorrow, July 17th. 

Celebrate Happy

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To celebrate the 70th Anniversary of Disneyland, Disney has released a new album, Music From the Disneyland Resort 70th Celebration. Six of the songs will be featured in World of Color Happiness! at California Adventure. The first song on the album, "Celebrate Happy" performed by the Jonas Brothers, will be a part of Tapestry of Happiness, a projection show on it's a small world.

Music from the Disneyland Resort 70th Celebration is available now from digital download stores and streaming services.

The Last Verse

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For many years, the Sherman Brothers were the creative force behind the songs in Disney movies and Parks. From "Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious" in Mary Poppins and "The Age of Not Believing" in Bedknobs and Broomsticks, to two of my favorite earworms from the Parks, "The Tiki, Tiki, Tiki, Tiki, Tiki Room" and "There's a Great, Big, Beautiful Tomorrow", the brothers wrote many of Disney songs we all know and love. Shortly before he passed away in May of this year, Richard Sherman added one final verse to their most recognized song, "It's a Small World."

The Last Verse and The Boys: The Sherman Brothers' Story are available now on DisneyPlus.

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🎵 It's a small, small world... 🎵

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I love all of the different "it's a small world" rides at the various Disney parks. This photo is from the America section in Disneyland Paris. 

Small World Dolls Make Adorable Funko POPs

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"It's a small world" is one of my favorite Disney rides. While the song can be a bit annoying if you ride too many times in a row, I love all of the little dolls from around the world. This July, Funko will release four new POPVinyl figures representing the adorable dolls. 

A Hawaiian girl doing the hula represents the United States. 

A Yeoman Warder, or Beefeater, represents England. 

A girl in a traditional kimono represents Japan. 

A girl wearing kitenge represents Kenya.

These Funko POPs are currently available for pre-order from Walmart and Target, but they're selling fast. They should be available in stores around mid-July.

Keala Settle Singing "it's a small world" Is Just Beautiful

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I've always loved riding it's a small world. It's so sweet and fun to take a boat ride around a world filled with happy children, even if the song can be a bit much after the fourth or fifth trip. Even so, it always reminds me of how much Bean loved it on her first trip to Disney World. 

This performance by Keala Settle slows down the upbeat earworm and turns it into something amazing. Who knew "it's a small world" could be beautiful?

These its a small world Wishables Are So Cute!

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A new set of Wishables are sailing into shopDisney today and they are adorable. The collection was inspired by it's a small world and features:

• Penguin
• Pink Hippo
• Kangaroo with baby
• Blue Hippo
• Iconic Clock
• Cactus with guitar

These adorable stuffies sell for $9.99 each and come blind bagged, so part of the fun is the surprise you get when you open them. 

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🎵 Its a Small World after all... 🎵

Disney Tub Toys

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I love Disney tub toys! We have several sets (it seems like at least one set is on clearance every time we go to Disney World), but my favorite is the It's a Small World boat with children from various countries. The children represent China, Mexico, Italy, Africa, and Japan. They sit in the boat and float along as your child plays in the tub. We purchased this on our one trip to Disneyland since Bean was born. She loves it and has played with it for several years. Recently, Disney released a new version of the boat with Donald in his Mexican costume at the front. The set also includes Alice in Wonderland, Aladdin, Stitch and Peter Pan. It is absolutely adorable!

Disney also has several character sets, generally in groups of 5 - 7, that come in a storage bag. We have 3-4 of these sets. My sister's favorite is the Nightmare Before Christmas set with Jack Skellington, Sally, Oogie Boogie, the Mayor, and Zero. We have a set with Alice in Wonderland, Aladdin, Peter Pan, Hercules, Pinocchio and Dopey. Another set is Pixar characters: Mr. Incredible, Dash, Buzz Lightyear, Sulley from Monsters Inc, Nemo, and Woody. The set I love is one that we haven't purchased yet, the Star Wars set: Yoda, C-3PO, R2-D2, Chewbacca, Darth Vader, Clone Trooper, and Boba Fett. Maybe when we go to Star Wars Weekends, if it's still available.

Other sets include a classic characters set: Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Goofy, and Pluto; a Playhouse Disney set with Mickey & Minnie from Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, Handy Manny, Lumpy & Darby from Tigger & Pooh Supersleuths, and Leo & June from Little Einsteins; and a Princess set with Cinderella, Ariel, Snow White, Belle, Aurora, and TinkerBell.

In addition to sets, we have a few Donald Duck rubber duckies. My favorite is Donald in the Haunted Mansion Doom Buggy. We also have a few Princesses made for the tub or pool. Bean loves her Ariel that changes color with warm or cool water. In all, there are a lot of Disney toys for kids to have fun with in the tub.