Discover "it's a small world"
Our tips:
- Great for little ones
- Pay attention to the details
- Lightning Lane Multi Pass
"it's a small world"
"it's a small world" is the famous boat ride in Fantasyland. The attraction has been here since Magic Kingdom opened on 1 October 1971. In ten minutes, you sail past all seven continents.
The concept
The attraction was created for the 1964 New York World's Fair, in support of UNICEF. Walt Disney asked brothers Richard and Robert Sherman for a single song that could be sung in many languages. The result was "It's a Small World (After All)". Designer Mary Blair came up with the colourful, simple style.
The Experience
You glide gently through cheerful scenes from dozens of countries. Hundreds of dolls sing the same song, each in their own language. Led by Alice Davis, seamstresses made more than 300 costumes. The whole thing feels like sailing through an illustrated children's book. At the end, all the countries come together.
Discover "it's a small world"
Great for little ones
The boat ride is calm, indoors and has no scary moments. Ideal for toddlers and pre-schoolers.
Pay attention to the details
Each country has its own costumes, made from real fabrics such as silk for India and wool for Scotland.
Lightning Lane Multi Pass
This attraction is part of Lightning Lane Multi Pass. With it you can book up to three attractions in advance with a time slot, so you spend less time queuing.
Visitor information
There is no minimum height. Children under 7 must be accompanied by someone aged 14 or older. The ride is indoors, so it's open in the rain too. Because lots of boats are in operation, the queue usually moves quickly.
A true classic
After this ride, you'll have the song stuck in your head for hours. If you know the version at Disneyland Paris, you'll miss the grand façade here, but inside the magic is just the same.
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