I am so glad that they kept the classic 1960's soundtrack in it's a small world! The one exception is the Finale vocals, which were understandably re-recorded with the new verse. Fantastic job from Disney and the Imagineers for handling this very well!!
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Happy 70th birthday Disneyland, which opened for the press on July 17, 1955! The public opening was July 18, 1955. Truly my favorite place in the world and the Happiest place on Earth! Hopefully Walt Disney's dream will continue to live on forever. And here are a few pictures from July 17, 1955.
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I am very pleased with the decision to incorporate the new verse of it's a small world into the Finale! This means the rest of the classic soundtrack is probably safe from removal.
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I just want to repeat that I sure hope that the new verse will be implemented into the original and current soundtrack, for small world. If the soundtrack is re recorded, I will have a major problem no matter what.
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Happy 59th birthday to it's a small world at Disneyland! Here is a picture from opening day 59 years ago today. Walt Disney can be seen at the front of the boat.
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it's a small world Disneyland 1966 Mermaid blueprints
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I am really impressed with the new lighting in it's a small world!
(Images courtesy of WDWNT)
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Evolution of the former location of the original Small World Gifts at Disneyland
1. May 1966-1969, pre-construction
2. 1969-early 1991, original Rolly Crump design
3. Early 1991-late 1992, Disney Afternoon Avenue overlay
4. Late 1992-Early 1997, pastel colors
5. The current lighting towers that replaced the former gift stand in 1997
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Maui Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room April 2025
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To all who come to this happy place - Welcome. I'm a huge fan of Disneyland and one of the world's biggest fans of "it's a small world".