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It’s a Small World Celebrates 50 Years – Why Disneyland Is My Favorite Spot for It

July 15, 2014 FindingDebra

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(I paid a modest fee to attend the 2014 Disney Social Media Moms Celebration, which included a room at the Disneyland Hotel, park tickets and extraordinary events, parties, and perks. There was no requirement to blog about Disney, the conference or the events. All opinions are my own. I was also given special access as It’s a Small World Celebrates 50 years.)

It's a Small World Disneyland

From the time I was a little girl, there was one ride that I loved more than others at Disneyland. I’m not the only one. The “It’s a Small World” attraction garners fans, both young and old, with it’s charming dolls based on various regions of the world, air-conditioned ride (a must in summer), and music. Yes…..the music.

Disneyland’s “It’s a Small World” celebrated being 50 years old while I was attending the Disney Social Media Moms Conference in April.

And while I will never turn down a ride in Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom, I have to say that the original attraction in Disneyland is still the best. I’m a bit biased I know since I grew up going to Disneyland and never once step foot onto Walt Disney World soil until an adult.

But……hear me out. If you have never experienced “It’s a Small World” at Disneyland, put it on your Disney bucket list.

Here are just a few reasons why:

It's a Small World Disneyland At Night

  • An Amazing Outdoor Entrance/Loading Area – “It’s a Small World” in Disneyland one of the most beautiful buildings in the Disney Parks. It’s decorated for the holidays.

It's a Small World Hidden Disney Characters

  • Hidden Disney Characters – In addition to the wonderful world dolls, you’ll find Pinocchio in Italy, Lilo and Stitch in Hawaii, etc. It’s such a fun experience for both children and adults alike to have this added element (it wasn’t always a part of the attraction). You will not find this in Orlando.

  • Surprising Clock Tower Parade – The attraction has an incredible clock outside that keeps time and will surprise you with a sneak peek or show involving many of the dolls from around the world. Whether you ride the attraction or not, this is a must-see! It happens every 15 minutes like clock-work.

It's a Small World 50th Anniversary Media Event

As part of the 50th Anniversary celebration, I was one of only a handful of bloggers (around maybe 10 of us) who covered a special Sing-Along on Main Street to celebrate.

I took up a spot right in the center of Main Street and had the best seat in the house! Oh, if I could garner that spot for every parade, now THAT would be something. 🙂

It's a Small World 50th Anniversary Parade

To make the Sing-Along extra special, leading it off was the legendary Richard Sherman and the Disneyland Band.

And even if you don’t recognize his name, or the name of his late brother and partner Robert Sherman, you will recognize his songs. He and his brother wrote songs for Disney’s “Mary Poppins”, “Jungle Book”, and even “Winnie the Pooh”.

(Just ignore how I turned my phone sideways half-way through) – Sorry!

Disney even encouraged everyone to get into the “It’s a Small World” fun which benefitted UNICEF, the United Nation’s Children’s Fund. Disney donated $1 (to up to $100,000) for every video and doll created on a special website!

It's a Small World Products

But it was the thrills that came from within the Disneyland Hotel itself that had bloggers’ kids smiling! We were surprised when we came back to our room after a full day of fun to this, which included a special doll and CD from the 50th Anniversary Celebration.

Featuring so many of the dolls from the much-loved attraction, let me introduce you to the dolls of the “It’s a Small World” Collection.

It's a Small World Dolls

SHOP: The dolls of the “It’s a Small World” Collection are just $20 at Disney Store!

it's a small world childrens books

And you’ll want to check out the It’s a Small World Children’s Books – everything from kids cookbooks to celebrating the holidays around the world! I like the sticker and activity book – perfect for an upcoming vacation to Disney!

How about you?

Is “It’s a Small World” a favorite attraction? Do you prefer Disneyland to Disney World’s version?

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Comments

  1. Julie B. says

    July 23, 2014 at 1:27 pm

    Definitely a family favorite, I never get tired of this ride or the beautiful music!

  2. Denise @ Healthy Disney Family says

    July 22, 2014 at 7:30 pm

    I’m with you, my favorite is the Disneyland version as well. It’s been my favorite ride since my first trip to Disneyland as a kid 🙂

  3. Melissa Carlisle says

    July 16, 2014 at 1:28 pm

    I’ve never been to Disneyland or Disney World . . . I hope the opportunity comes along one of these days. I know my boys would love it.

  4. Amber says

    July 16, 2014 at 10:20 am

    We are going next year. I have never been and this is will be first on my to do list! I want a couple of those dolls too!!!

  5. Shannon Schmid says

    July 16, 2014 at 9:53 am

    Our first trip to Disney our daughter was 3 and that was her fave thing in the park! She kept saying “Back to the singing dolls! Back to the singing dolls!!”

    🙂

  6. Becca @ Bare Feet on the Dashboard says

    July 15, 2014 at 3:08 pm

    It’s a Small World at Disney World was my son’s first ride ever! We all love it.

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