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Disneyland Adds a Verse to 'It's a Small World'

Richard Sherman's final lyrics stressing unity debut for park's 70th anniversary

(Newser) - The song will still play on a loop at Disneyland's iconic "It's a Small World" ride, but the infectious theme soon will feel more like it's going somewhere. A never-before-heard verse has been added in time for the 70th anniversary of the California park, SFGate...

Man Trapped on 'Small World' Ride Wins Payout

Disabled man was stuck as song played repeatedly

(Newser) - A disabled California man who spent a hellish half-hour stuck on Disneyland's "It's a Small World" ride as the theme song blared over and over again has been awarded $8,000 in damages. The man, who is in his early 50s and is paralyzed from a spinal...

Rebuilt 'Small World' Not Too Small for Disney Marketers

(Newser) - The recently renovated “It’s a Small World” ride at Disneyland has some new inhabitants, OC Weekly reports—Disney characters. The ride, which debuted in 1964 to showcase tolerance, now features animatronic versions of popular movie figures alongside children of the world, the AP adds. “What message are...

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