It's a Small World, Indoor boat ride in Fantasyland, Disneyland, United States.
Description
It's a Small World is a covered boat ride through several illuminated rooms where hundreds of singing dolls represent different continents. The boats glide slowly through artificial canals past colorful backdrops, each showing a different geographic zone.
History
The attraction was designed in 1964 for the New York World's Fair as a contribution for UNICEF and brought to California two years later. Later, identical versions were built in Florida and Hong Kong, largely adopting the original concept.
Culture
National anthems and folk songs from different countries were adapted into a single melody so all figures sing together. The costumes and decorations show recognizable features of each region, from European folk dress to Asian garments.
Practical
The ride lasts about a quarter of an hour and takes place in open boats that move slowly, making it suitable for visitors of all ages. The loading system is continuously in motion, so waiting times tend to be shorter than at other rides.
Did you know?
The melody plays simultaneously in more than a dozen languages, made possible technically by precise synchronization of each figure. Every doll moves only its mouth and arms, yet together they create the impression of a worldwide children's choir.
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