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We’ve got not-so-great news coming out of Disneyland Resort.
“it’s a small world” under refurbishment
One of the most iconic attractions in the park, “it’s a small world” has been closed for refurbishment since the holiday edition of the ride was open for the holiday season at the end of 2024.
Previously, the attraction was slated to reopen at the end of this month, but Disney has just announced that opening date has been pushed back.
Now, instead of reopening on April 25th, ‘it’s a small world’ will reopen on May 9th.
“it’s a small world”
However, we are excited to see that
the new
Coco
scene will still be added to the attraction when it reopens!
This new scene will feature Miguel and his trusted alebrije, Dante, as they join the other kids in song.
©Disney
Additionally,
Disney announced a few months ago that a new verse of the beloved “it’s a small world” song would be added to the attraction on July 17th
! This new, third verse was written by Richard M. Sherman “in his final Disney contribution” and goes like thi
Disneyland’s Iconic It’s a Small World Ride Is Closing for Months
Big news is afoot in the Magic Kingdom. Disneyland announced that one of its longstanding fan-favorite rides will undergo two lengthy closures in the coming months. The first of the closures for It’s a Small World will run from September 16 through November 15 for general maintenance, as well as to get the ride decked out with decor for the upcoming holiday season. Then, the ride will close again on January 21 for a few additional months as it receives general and ride-system maintenance. Although an official date hasn’t yet been announced, the ride is expected to reopen after the second closure in spring 2025.
The old mill boat ride in Fantasyland is known for its whimsical kitschy decor and costumed chorus of children singing the undeniably catchy classic “It’s a Small World (After All).” It was first created for the 1964-1965 New York World’s Fair in collaboration with United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF). The project was directly overseen by Walt Disney, and was such a big hit that it eventually was shipped back to Disneyland in Anaheim, where it opened on May 28, 1966.
All Ears reported that
2025-2026 Disneyland Refurbishment Calendar
This Disney California Adventure and Disneyland ride refurbishment calendar for 2025 & 2026 lists temporary attraction closures so you know what won’t be open before planning your vacation. Additionally, info about reimagining projects underway to enhance experiences around the parks. (
Updated August 25, 2025
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While no one wants attraction closures during their visit, they are a necessary part of keeping Disneyland and Disney California Adventure in good condition, as routine maintenance, safety upgrades, and attraction improvements are all done during scheduled ride closures. Usually, there are only a handful of simultaneous closed rides, plus new attractions being built.
That won’t be the case this month, as Disneyland Resort has recently added 8 different refurbishments to the calendar–and that’s on top of ongoing closures that were previously scheduled! This isn’t a huge surprise given that summer is no longer peak season at Disneyland, but it’s still more refurbishments than we’re used to seeing in summer, especially given the ongoing Disneyland70th Anniversary celebration.
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We&#;ve got not-so-great news coming out of Disneyland Resort.
&#;it&#;s a small world&#; under refurbishment
One of the most iconic attractions in the park, &#;it&#;s a small world&#; has been closed for refurbishment since the holiday edition of the ride was open for the holiday season at the end of
Previously, the attraction was slated to reopen at the end of this month, but Disney has just announced that opening date has been pushed back.
Now, instead of reopening on April 25th, &#;it&#;s a small world&#; will reopen on May 9th.
&#;it&#;s a small world&#;
However, we are excited to see that
the new
Coco
scene will still be added to the attraction when it reopens!
This new scene will feature Miguel and his trusted alebrije, Dante, as they join the other kids in song.
©Disney
Additionally,
Disney announced a few months ago that a new verse of the beloved &#;it&#;s a small world&#; song would be added to the attraction on July 17th
! This new, third verse was written by Richard M. Sherman &#;in his final Disney contribution&#; and goes like this:
&#;Mother Earth unites us in heart and mind
And the love we give makes us