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Construction Walls Expanded and More Scaffolding for “it’s a small world” Refurbishment in Disneyland

March 16, 2025 Gretchen McDermid

Construction walls at the amusement park echo the whimsical charm of Disneyland, as two workers in safety vests diligently attend to their tasks. Amidst decorative structures, a partially visible carousel roof conjures memories of "it's a small world.

Refurbishment work continues on “it’s a small world” in Disneyland Park as more scaffolding is erected and the construction walls are expanded in Fantasyland. “it’s a small world” Refurbishment Progress “it’s a small world” in Disneyland Park closed for another multi-month refurbishment in late January 2025. The attraction is expected to remain closed until spring 2025, … Read more

PHOTOS: “it’s a small world” Finale Scene Finally Cleaned Up & Repainted at Magic Kingdom

October 29, 2023 Shannen Ace

We reported back in March that the finale scene of “it’s a small world” in Magic Kingdom was looking worse for wear. Specifically, the backdrop was stained and discolored, likely due to condensation. Over seven months later, it looks like Disney has finally cleaned up the walls. “it’s a small world” Finale Scene The Mary … Read more

Refurbished “it’s a small world” Reopening Next Month at Disneyland Paris

April 5, 2023 Shannen Michaelsen

"it's a small world" reopening at Disneyland Paris after refurbishment

The refurbished “it’s a small world” at Disneyland Paris will reopen after a year and a half on May 5, 2023. Disneyland Paris shared a video of Cast Members humming and whistling the famous Sherman Brothers theme song to announce the reopening date. Frédéric Clain, project leader of park operations product integration, told Disney Parks … Read more

“it’s a small world” Will Reopen at Disneyland Paris This Spring After Extended Refurbishment

January 10, 2023 Katie Francis

“it’s a small world” will reopen at Disneyland Paris this spring after an extended refurbishment. “it’s a small world” was an opening day attraction at Disneyland Paris, which began welcoming guests in 1992. The park is celebrating its 30th anniversary, but the ride has been closed for refurbishment since November 2021. It was initially expected … Read more

PHOTOS: Colorful Painting of “it’s a small world” Moves to Walls and Archways at Magic Kingdom

September 10, 2021 Shannen Michaelsen

The colorful makeover of “it’s a small world” at Magic Kingdom has moved to the flat walls of the façade, as well as the entrance archways and boat entrance. Most of the three-dimensional elements of the façade have been painted in a rainbow of colors. The two archways guests pass under when entering the queue … Read more

PHOTOS: Repainting of “it’s a small world” Continues at Magic Kingdom

September 8, 2021 Shannen Michaelsen

Nearly every day, a new section of the “it’s a small world” at Magic Kingdom façade gets a colorful paint job. Let’s check in on how the refurbishment has progressed this weekend. The sections of façade directly on the wall above the water have yet to be painted. The center of the loading area is … Read more

PHOTOS: More Colors Added to “it’s a small world” Loading Zone in Magic Kingdom

September 1, 2021 Shannen Michaelsen

“it’s a small world” at the Magic Kingdom is getting a colorful makeover to celebrate its 50th anniversary in October. More sections of the interior façade have been painted since we last checked on the Fantasyland classic. The section on the water is mainly dark blue. The right side of the façade is now more … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 7/27/21 (“Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah” Removed From Magic Kingdom Welcome, NEW Rey & Chewbacca ‘Resist’ Pin, “it’s a small world” Closes For Refurbishment, & More)

July 27, 2021 Kayla Pareti

Good morning and royal greetings from a sunny day in Magic Kingdom! On our way to the hub to catch the welcome intro, we noticed the “Partners” statue looking a little shinier than they did the day before. While waiting for the park to open, we heard a newly updated welcome intro for “Let The … Read more

PHOTOS: Portion of Scrim Removed From “it’s a small world” Entrance, Revealing New Look at the Magic Kingdom

December 14, 2020 Shannen Michaelsen

Most construction work on “it’s a small world” has been hidden behind walls and scrims since late September. A section of scrim has now been removed from the attraction’s entrance. The colorful themed scrims still cover most of the attraction. The current entrance has been completely repainted. It used to be mostly blue and white, … Read more

PHOTOS: Colorful Themed Scrim Added to “it’s a small world” for Ongoing Exterior Refurbishment at the Magic Kingdom

October 19, 2020 Shannen Michaelsen

With “it’s a small world” almost entirely covered with scrims at the Magic Kingdom, it’s hard to get any glimpse of the refurbishment happening on the other side. But Disney has decided to give us something to look at with new colorful themed scrims replacing some of the plain white. The new scrim has stripes … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Minnie’s Dog “Fifi” First Disney Character Added to “it’s a small world” at the Magic Kingdom with Rumors of More to Come

October 6, 2020 Matthew Soberman

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It may still be a small world after all, but it seems like the cast inside is getting bigger… and the new member looks very familiar. A new character was installed at “it’s a small world” in the Magic Kingdom on Tuesday. In the South American scene, we spotted a wooden figure of Fifi the … Read more