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WDI Permit Hints at Changes Coming to 'it's a small world' at Magic Kingdom

Walt Disney Imagineering has filed a Notice of Commencement for work at the "it's a small world" building at Magic Kingdom. The permit lists Kentavo as the contractor, with a…

New 'it's a small world' Finale Debuts at Magic Kingdom with Richard Sherman's Last Verse

A meaningful new chapter begins today for one of Disney's most iconic attractions . On July 17, 2025, "it's a small world" at both Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort…

New Verse Written by Richard Sherman Coming Soon to 'it's a small world' Finale

Beginning July 17, 2025, both Walt Disney World and Disneyland will debut an updated finale scene in “it’s a small world”, featuring a brand-new verse written by the late Richard…

New doll in a wheelchair added to 'it's a small world' at Magic Kingdom

A new doll in a wheelchair was welcomed to the Magic Kingdom attraction today, building on "it’s a small world's" celebration of diversity of people around the world. In…

Disney shares more details on the addition of dolls in wheelchairs at 'it's a small world'

"This addition builds on 'it's a small world's longstanding legacy of diverse representation," said Kim Irvine, executive creative director, Walt Disney Imagineering.

Disney World's 'it's a small world' to be updated with new dolls in wheelchairs

Disneyland Resort in California has today unveiled two brand new dolls in wheelchairs at "it's a small world."

New queue area design changes continue at 'it's a small world' in the Magic Kingdom

Even more colors have arrived in the queue area at the Magic Kingdom classic.

'it's a small world' reopens from short refurbishment with a new colorful loading area

The primarily white set pieces are now colored in shades of blue and pink.

'it's a small world' closing for short refurbishment in late July 2021

The classic Fantasyland ride will be closed for three days in July.

PHOTOS - 'it's a small world' exterior refurbishment

The Fantasyland attraction is covered in scrims.

'it's a small world' closing for refurbishment this summer

Fantasyland's beloved boat ride will be closed for 3 weeks later this summer.

'it's a small world' closing for short refurbishment in April

A 4 day closure for it's a small world is planned for April.

Disney to celebrate the 50th anniversary of 'it's a small world' with global sing-along and anniversary website

Disney parks around the world will take part in marking the 50th anniversary of it's a small world, and you can take part online

it's a small world closing for short refurbishment in December

The Fantasyland favorite will be closed for just over 10 days for refurbishment later this year

PHOTO - 'it's A Small World' goes behind the scrim for exterior refurbishment

It looks like "it's A Small World" is about to get some more exterior care as it heads behind refurbishment scrims for what we assume is for another exterior refurbishment. Small…

It's A Small World reopens ahead of schedule - photo tour of the changes

It's A Small World has reopened today ahead of schedule. As expected, the most significant changes are the reorganization of the queue, with the load and unload sides being…

'It's A Small World' refurbishment photo update

Here is a current look at the walled off exterior of 'It's A Small World'. The attraction closed for refurbishment on August 1 2010 with the aim of reconfiguring the queue to…

It's A Small World closing for lengthy refurbishment in August

'It's A Small World' will be closing for a fairly lengthy refurbishment from August 1 2010 to October 22 2010. During the refurbishment the queue will be reconfigured to improve…

It's A Small World exterior refurbishment photo update

It's A Small World has been under an exterior refurbishment for the past few weeks. The screens are now down to reveal the fresh paint. Work is still in progress as more of the…

Small World reopening photos

Small World reopens

Following it's extensive rehab, It's A Small World has now reopened, looking and sounding spectacular.

Small World reopening date revised

It's A Small World is now set to reopen to guests on 19th march 2005 after its extensive rehab.

Small World refurbishment details

It's a Small World is set to reopen March 18 2005, after an extensive rehab. Amongst the work done: - state-of-the-art digital sound; - refurbished characters and sets indoors…

Small World refurbishment photos

Small World is now fully boarded up for its extensive refurbishment.

Small World refurbishment begins early

"It's a small world" refurbishment is moving ahead of schedule, and the attraction's last day of operation before closing is May 1 2004. The new timeline will enable the theme…

Small World refurbishment dates confirmed

It's a Small World will be closed for refurbishment Monday, June 7, 2004 through Friday, March 18, 2005 reopening Saturday, March 19, 2005.

Small World scheduled for major refurbishment this year

The "it's a small world" attraction will close this summer for an extensive refurbishment as Walt Disney Imagineers install enhanced audio and refurbish the characters and indoor…