It’s a Small World

Grab your Pepsi, keep all arms and legs inside the boat, and remember to thank Joan Crawford when you disembark. In today's episode, we talk about It's a Small World. A favorite ride for many (mostly our parents) thanks to the sitting and the A/C. A loathed ride for some thanks to that beloved Sherman Brother's song. 

Show Notes: 

• The It's a Small World cartoon referenced in the episode can be found here. Also, if you want to hear the famous Sherman Brothers song in a minor key, click here. 
• One of the oldest rides at Disneyland and Magic Kingdom, this ride was one of the most popular rides at the New York World's Fair in 1964. 
• Ride Data: 
  • Ride Length: 15 minutes
  • Average wait time: 24 minutes 
  • Beware! People have been known to get stuck on this ride for hours, but don't attempt to get off. If you fall into the water you may end up part of the collection. 
• Attractions that Disney contributed to the 1964 World’s Fair:
  • Pepsi-Cola Presents Walt Disney's “It’s a Small World”
  • General Electric Presents "Progressland", which would become Carousel of Progress at Disney World
  • Ford Motor Company presents "Ford's Magic Skyway", which would become the People Mover in Disney World and the Disney Railroad at Disneyland
  • “Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln” at the Illinois pavilion, which exists in Disneyland today
• Obviously, we do not consider this a #RRDD. For us, it is not a #ERDD, but we acknowledge it is for some. But seriously, who is rope dropping this one?

 

Our thoughts on It's a Small World: 

While not our favorite ride, this ride is a must for anyone visiting Disney for the first time. It's design bore a new type of ride system that gave us rides like Pirates of the Caribbean and Na'vi River Journey. 

 

Music from this episode was created by Sclolex from Freesound.org. All Disney property belongs to Disney. We are merely appreciative fans.