It's a Small World Archives

The New York World’s Fair at 50: “Anything But a Small World’s Fair”

November 25, 2013

At WDWNT: The Magazine, we are always looking to deliver great content to our readers. In many instances, we writers enjoy collaborating on a specific topic or theme. One very popular theme among Disney enthusiasts is the 1964 World’s Fair. The genesis for many Disney parks’ attractions were conceptualized and realized at this World’s Fair. … Read more

VIDEO: Screens Finally Installed in the Finale Scene at “it’s a small world” at the Magic Kingdom

October 31, 2013

We have been closely following the progress on the finale scene of “it’s a small world” at the Magic Kingdom for several months now, posting when the tarps went up and when they came down in that scene earlier this year. Now, the screens have finally been installed that will give guests a personalized farewell … Read more

Tom Corless’ 7/12-14/13 WDW Photo Report

July 18, 2013

I spent a majority of last weekend visiting the Magic Kingdom and I took a number of newsworthy photos to share, so let’s take a look at what’s new around the park: The Villas at the Grand Floridian are looking great Moving to the Magic Kingdom, the MyMagic+ service center is sitting dormant in Town … Read more

New “Next-Gen” Finale Scene Debuts at “it’s a small world”

January 29, 2013

Just last week, we showed you that Imagineers were working on a new finale scene inside “it’s a small world” at the Magic Kingdom. Well, for the most part, their work is done: As you can see, the scene has been freshened up a bit. All 22 goodbye phrases are still there, but new accents … Read more

Next-Gen Finale Scene Being Installed at “it’s a small world”

January 22, 2013

For over 41 years, 22 different goodbyes in different languages were the last thing guests would see on “it’s a small world” at the Magic Kingdom. That scene was quietly removed a few days ago and black tarps were hung to cover work Imagineers are currently doing to the attraction. Rumor has it that when … Read more

Magic Kingdom “New Fantasyland” Construction Update – 6/6/12

June 6, 2012

What’s the latest on the New Fantasyland project at the Magic Kingdom? I took plenty of photos during my most recent trip of the progress, so let’s take a look: Snow White’s Scary Adventures is closed…. Walls go down to Sir Mickey’s The Seven Dwarfs’ Mine is still open Speaking of the Seven Dwarfs’, here’s … Read more

Romance Blooms in “The Magic, The Memories, and You!”, Summer Overlay Teased

June 11, 2018January 25, 2012

From Shawn Slater on the Disney Parks Blog: One of the true delights of the recent holiday season at Disney Parks was a special segment during our evening projection show, “The Magic, The Memories and You!” The faces of Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom Park and “it’s a small world” at Disneyland park were transformed into gingerbread masterpieces, brightly colored packages and palaces of ice. … Read more

Adam Roth’s 12/26/11 WDW Photo Report

December 28, 2011

WDWNT Reporter Adam Roth recently visited Disney’s Hollywood Studios and the Magic Kingdom and took a TON of newsworthy photos to share with us, so strap in for a lengthy look around Walt Disney World: Adam caught the Comedy Warehouse Holiday Special inside the ABC Sound Studio, former home of Sounds Dangerous In case you … Read more

It’s a Small World Jr. 4 Vinylmation Explained

July 29, 2020August 28, 2011

It’s a Small World Release Date: August 19 (D23), September 11 (Florida Project), September 16 (D-Streets) Artist: Thomas Scott Update: 8/28/11 IASW was released at D23 last weekend and sold for $8.95 a blind box. We have revealed the entire set and chasers below. We also learned that IASW will be released at the Florida Project, but … Read more

Jrs. 4 It’s a Small World Chasers

July 29, 2020August 23, 2011

Click here to see Jr 4 Mystery Chaser #1 Click here to see Jr 4 Mystery Chaser #2 Big thanks to Jennifer for these pics!!!

More Small World Jrs Revealed!

July 29, 2020August 2, 2011

Today, Disney released 3 more It’s a Small World Jr. 4 figures. Now I’m not going to say by any stretch I called these. But after hearing about this set, I took a trip around the attraction this past Sunday to get the characters fresh in my mind. I also snapped a few photos (not … Read more

It’s a Small Chess Piece

July 29, 2020August 1, 2011

Disney released another figure from the upcoming It’s a Small World Jr. 4 set. Front of Queen Chess Piece from IASW Jr. 4 Back of Queen Chess Piece from IASW Jr. 4

Episode 032 Panda

July 29, 2020August 1, 2011

Ep. 032 Panda This week we talk about the Doug Vinylmation, another crazy Disney Afternoons release. Davy Crockett was also released the weekend. How does Davy stand up against the other great Park 9″ figures? We have all the latest news, including It’s a Small World, Alice in Wonderland, and The Lion King. Plus up … Read more

ZoMG: It’s a Small World Juniors

July 29, 2020July 29, 2011

Hello everyone! Yesterday we found out that a Small World Vinylmation Jrs. Series is going to be released around the time of D23 (21 days – I am SO excited). I think it was such a smart idea to make the Jrs 4 Series be Small World themed, it works perfectly. I am going to … Read more

Zach Larson’s 7/25/11 Hollywood Studios Photo Report

July 28, 2011

WDWNT Reporter Zach Larson visited the Studios on Monday and has some photos from his trip to share with us:

Do you know your Streetmosphere? Officer Percival Peabody and Otto Von Bonn Bonn

It’s a Small Vinylmation Set

July 29, 2020July 28, 2011

No really, Junior Vinylmation are tiny. Series 4 was teased today with a tweet by Vinylmation Designer Thomas Scott. Only a few hours later, vinylmation.com is confirming the series. Each one of the pieces in the Juniors 4 set will be related to the “It’s a Small World” ride. The series is by Thomas Scott … Read more