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Closing Date for “it’s a small world” Is Announced

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Disney Fanatics have been on edge in recent months, since many announcements from the Walt Disney Company (including announcements at the recent D23 Expo in Anaheim, California) have led to divided opinions among the Disney-loving community. Many Disney Park Guests have had to bear the brunt of unexpected Disney Park ride closures — or worse, Disney Resort ride closures that ...

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Guests Joke About Bizarre Disappearance of Disney Ride Characters

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Although some classic Disney Park rides like Splash Mountain are falling into disrepair as their permanent closing dates approach, other Disney rides are experiencing malfunctions and comical or underwhelming glitches even though they are meant to be Disney vacation staples — and now one particularly iconic Disney ride seems to be losing its animatronics! These days, TikTok users and Instagram ...

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Guest Deliberately Interferes With ‘it’s a small world’ Boats

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The “it’s a small world” boat ride that can be found in Walt Disney World Resort’s Magic Kingdom Park (and Disneyland) is a classic Disney ride that — like many Disney rides in the theme park these days — seems to be attracting Disney Guests who demonstrate particularly rude behavior. In recent months, Disney Guests have done everything from fistfighting ...

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VIDEO: Walt Disney Classic Ride Suffers Disrepair

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Yet again, another Disney Park ride is suffering from disrepair, and this time the ride is a Walt Disney classic. The Disney Parks — Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort — are known for being the perfect spots for that magical Disney vacation. But recently, these Theme Parks have been under fire for less savory news: ride breakdowns, bad ...

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Video: ‘Small World’ Breaks Down, Cast Members Tow Boats by Hand

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The nightmare of at least a few Disney Fanatics came true this last week as Disney Park Guests got stuck on “it’s a small world” and were towed back to the loading dock by Cast Members. The incident occurred at the original “small world” attraction in Disneyland Park, and a TikTok video by @mayakinss_, who said: “I got stuck on ...

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A Tribute to the Sherman Brothers and Their Enduring Legacy

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There have been many notable sibling duos throughout history. Within the Walt Disney Company, in particular, the team of Walt and Roy Disney is perhaps the most famous demonstration of brothers working together — the one that springs instantly to mind, and rightly so. But they weren’t the only ones. With a claim to fame for having produced more motion ...

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One of Disney’s Most Iconic Songs Has Been Inducted Into the Library Congress

Disney fans may have a love/hate relationship with this iconic Fantasyland tune, but there is no debate on the historical value of the classic Disney song, “it’s a small world.” The song was recently inducted into the Library of Congress as one of 25 recordings to be preserved for posterity. Officially released in 1964 by The Disneyland Boys Choir, the ...

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Video: TikToker Receives Backlash After Putting Foot in the Water of “it’s a small world”

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“Keep your hands, arms, feet, and legs inside the ride vehicle,” is a phrase many Guests visiting Disney Parks are very familiar with. Recently at Disneyland Park, however, a Guest did manage to take their bare foot outside of a boat on “it’s a small world,” for a quick dip in the water, and the original poster is now the ...

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A Look Back at the Iconic Females Who Played a Crucial Role in Disney History

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From even its earliest days, the Walt Disney Company has relied on the assistance of talented and innovative women, many of whom went on to play very vital roles throughout the company’s developmental history. From the trailblazing ladies of the Ink & Paint team who set new standards in animation via artistic attributes, to the creative designers and brilliant, innovative ...

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