Discover "it's a small world"
Our tips:
- Wait for the clock
- Listen to the languages
- Wheelchairs welcome
"it's a small world"
"it's a small world" is a boat ride past the children of the world. In about nine minutes you sail along the Seven Seaways past cheerful scenes from all seven continents, to the sound of the famous song.
The concept
You board a little boat and sail past sets made of papier-mâché, glitter and fabric. Nearly three hundred dolls in traditional costume sing the song in their own language. You travel from the North Pole and Europe via the Middle East, Africa and the Americas to Asia, the islands of the Pacific and the rainforest.
The Experience
At the end, all the children come together for a grand finale. The song was written by the Sherman brothers. The Cantonese lyrics are by the well-known Chinese lyricist James Wong. On the moving façade you'll also spot a Chinese opera singer that you'll only find at Hong Kong Disneyland.
Discover "it's a small world"
Wait for the clock
Every quarter of an hour, the clock tower on the façade opens and a parade of eighteen little figures passes by.
Listen to the languages
The song can be heard in English, Cantonese, Putonghua, Tagalog, Korean and Japanese, among others.
Wheelchairs welcome
You can stay in your wheelchair in the boat.
Visitor information
There is no minimum height and you can stay in your wheelchair. Children under 7 must be accompanied by someone aged 16 or over. With Disney Premier Access (sold separately) you can skip the queue for this attraction. There's a Plush Photo Spot at the attraction.
A timeless classic
The attraction debuted at the 1964 New York World's Fair. Since then, a version has appeared in many Disney parks. You won't get the song out of your head for the rest of the day.
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