It's a Small World in New York

Soundgod · 10-01-2007

I'm pretty sure most of you have never read this original description of It's a Small World at the New York World's Fair. This was in the 1965 version of the official guidebook. (It's in bad shape, but i still have one)

#28 Pepsi Cola

This pavilion brings a small scale Disneyland to the Fair in a salute to the children of the world. A series of ingenious Walt Disney animations is the main show. The US committee for the United Nations Children's Fund operates an adjoining building with it's own exhibit area. In the larger building, a nine minute boat ride takes visitors through miniature settings from many countries where Disney-made figures of children, animals, and birds sing and dance. In the adjoining pavilion the United States Committee for UNICEF, which is also sponsored by the Pepsi-cola Company, are pictures of children from countries around the world, indicating the needs served by the United Nations agency. On top of this smaller pavilion is the 120 foot Tower of the Four Winds which is visable from most of the fairgrounds.
Admission:free. Boat ride: adults 95 cents: children 60 cents

Highlights

Girdling The Globe. The boat ride, called "It's a Small World - A Salute to UNICEF" carries spectators past such familiar scenes as the Eiffel Tower, a Dutch windmill, and India's Taj Mahal. The animated figures dance, cavort with droll animals, and in their various languages sing a song called "It's a Small World", composed especially for the exhibit.

Help for Children In the smaller pavilion, UNICEF greeting cards, books, games, and posters are on sale. A garden has photographic displays on the theme of every child's right to security, good health, and education. From the Tower of the Four Winds dangle colorful shapes which twist and dance in the breeze.

So, you can see, there is much more story behind the Small World ride than it just being imported from Disneyland.

**Dopey** · 10-01-2007

Interesting.
I still cannot get myself to go on that ride again. Once in my life is enough. Sorry SG

GrumpyDad · 10-01-2007

IASW is a mainstay of WDW. We hit it each trip, if for no other reason then it is a great place to sit for a while. I think they updated the sound recently as it seemed much clearer the last year when we went.

" Ok I said nice things, now make the dolls stop following me "

lovemysons · 10-01-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by Soundgod

I'm pretty sure most of you have never read this original description of It's a Small World at the New York World's Fair. This was in the 1965 version of the official guidebook. (It's in bad shape, but i still have one)

#28 Pepsi Cola

This pavilion brings a small scale Disneyland to the Fair in a salute to the children of the world. A series of ingenious Walt Disney animations is the main show. The US committee for the United Nations Children's Fund operates an adjoining building with it's own exhibit area. In the larger building, a nine minute boat ride takes visitors through miniature settings from many countries where Disney-made figures of children, animals, and birds sing and dance. In the adjoining pavilion the United States Committee for UNICEF, which is also sponsored by the Pepsi-cola Company, are pictures of children from countries around the world, indicating the needs served by the United Nations agency. On top of this smaller pavilion is the 120 foot Tower of the Four Winds which is visable from most of the fairgrounds.
Admission:free. Boat ride: adults 95 cents: children 60 cents

Highlights

Girdling The Globe. The boat ride, called "It's a Small World - A Salute to UNICEF" carries spectators past such familiar scenes as the Eiffel Tower, a Dutch windmill, and India's Taj Mahal. The animated figures dance, cavort with droll animals, and in their various languages sing a song called "It's a Small World", composed especially for the exhibit.

Help for Children In the smaller pavilion, UNICEF greeting cards, books, games, and posters are on sale. A garden has photographic displays on the theme of every child's right to security, good health, and education. From the Tower of the Four Winds dangle colorful shapes which twist and dance in the breeze.

So, you can see, there is much more story behind the Small World ride than it just being imported from Disneyland.

My parents remember the attraction from the New York Worlds Fair.

lovemysons · 10-01-2007

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Originally Posted by Dopey

Interesting.
I still cannot get myself to go on that ride again. Once in my life is enough. Sorry SG

Hmph.

And I thought we were separated at birth.

I

IASW.

**WishUponAStar** · 10-01-2007

I just saw the original composer of the "It's a Small World" ballet on TV last week. He was explaining how the original version was not as "perky" but more of a slow heartfelt version. He played it on the piano and even though it sounded very similar I just couldn't imagine the attraction without the upbeat ditty we're all used to. What a timeless theme and wonderful message. Thank you Soundgod.

**Dopey** · 10-01-2007

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Originally Posted by lovemysons

Hmph.

And I thought we were separated at birth.

I

IASW.

You're right, I will, in honor of my Siamese twin, go on that ride and I will bring pictures to prove it

Soundgod · 10-01-2007

Let me make one thing perfectly clear. I never did this ride at the World's Fair or Disneyland (it was in refurb one visit) and my first ride in WDW might have been as recently as 2004. I think I've done it 4 times in total, usually during the hard ticket parties, but also last Sunday right after it rained, before SpectroMagic, while the crowds were thin and there was no wait.

Praisegirl43 · 10-01-2007

Okay kids! I'm dating myself but I did ride it at the World's Fair in New York. That and meeting Emmet Kelly the Clown are all I remember. Oh yea, we stayed at my Aunties in Enlewood, NJ. it was hotter than Hades(for NY) and I don't lie Daddy Long leg bugs which were at my Aunties house!!

**Dopey** · 10-02-2007

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Originally Posted by Praisegirl43

Okay kids! I'm dating myself but I did ride it at the World's Fair in New York. That and meeting Emmet Kelly the Clown are all I remember. Oh yea, we stayed at my Aunties in Enlewood, NJ. it was hotter than Hades(for NY) and I don't lie Daddy Long leg bugs which were at my Aunties house!!

you're THAT old?

**MissDisney** · 10-02-2007

This was the scariest part of the WDW ride for me... creeeeeepy!

Praisegirl43 · 10-02-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dopey

you're THAT old?

No You Did Not just say that!!

Maybe it ws a dream or nightmare depending on how you feel about dancing and singing dolls!!
Read Kingdom Keepers and you will look at those "Delightful" animatronics in a different light!! I'm scared!!

**WishUponAStar** · 10-02-2007

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Originally Posted by MissDisney

This was the scariest part of the WDW ride for me... creeeeeepy!

OK, you DO know that scene is from the Mexico ride in EPCOT right?

lovemysons · 10-02-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dopey

You're right, I will, in honor of my Siamese twin, go on that ride and I will bring pictures to prove it

Well you are a better friend than I am, since I chickened out of Splash.

tiggerlover1971 · 10-02-2007

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Originally Posted by WishUponAStar

OK, you DO know that scene is from the Mexico ride in EPCOT right?

I thought that was the mexican ride lol

10-01-2007	#1 (permalink)
Soundgod Ride the train Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Laughing on the Laughing Floor Posts: 6,924	It's a Small World in New York I'm pretty sure most of you have never read this original description of It's a Small World at the New York World's Fair. This was in the 1965 version of the official guidebook. (It's in bad shape, but i still have one) #28 Pepsi Cola This pavilion brings a small scale Disneyland to the Fair in a salute to the children of the world. A series of ingenious Walt Disney animations is the main show. The US committee for the United Nations Children's Fund operates an adjoining building with it's own exhibit area. In the larger building, a nine minute boat ride takes visitors through miniature settings from many countries where Disney-made figures of children, animals, and birds sing and dance. In the adjoining pavilion the United States Committee for UNICEF, which is also sponsored by the Pepsi-cola Company, are pictures of children from countries around the world, indicating the needs served by the United Nations agency. On top of this smaller pavilion is the 120 foot Tower of the Four Winds which is visable from most of the fairgrounds. Admission:free. Boat ride: adults 95 cents: children 60 cents Highlights Girdling The Globe. The boat ride, called "It's a Small World - A Salute to UNICEF" carries spectators past such familiar scenes as the Eiffel Tower, a Dutch windmill, and India's Taj Mahal. The animated figures dance, cavort with droll animals, and in their various languages sing a song called "It's a Small World", composed especially for the exhibit. Help for Children In the smaller pavilion, UNICEF greeting cards, books, games, and posters are on sale. A garden has photographic displays on the theme of every child's right to security, good health, and education. From the Tower of the Four Winds dangle colorful shapes which twist and dance in the breeze. So, you can see, there is much more story behind the Small World ride than it just being imported from Disneyland. __________________ New co-host for Caveyfest/Tiggerfest December 13, 2008 (hopefully at Whispering Canyon) PM me if you'd like to attend My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Annual anniversary vacation at Wilderness Lodge 6 days 15 hours 29 minutes

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GrumpyDad Mouse Meister Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Oak Park, IL Posts: 1,174	Re: It's a Small World in New York IASW is a mainstay of WDW. We hit it each trip, if for no other reason then it is a great place to sit for a while. I think they updated the sound recently as it seemed much clearer the last year when we went. " Ok I said nice things, now make the dolls stop following me " __________________ . Jan 2007 Caribbean Beach Dec/Jan 2005/2006 Disney Poly / Disney Wonder New Years Trip Nov 2003 - Caribbean Beach ~* Nov 2002 – Coronado Springs ~ Feb 2001 – Boardwalk Feb 2000 – Swan ~~~~~ Feb 1999 – Yacht Club ~~~ Jan 1998 – Boardwalk Feb 1997 – Yacht Club ~~~ Jan 1996 – Beach Club ~~~ May 1995 - Swan Feb 1995 – Dixie Landings ~*~ May 1994 – Dolphin

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WishUponAStar & dream a little dream Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: I'm right here! HI! Posts: 9,733	Re: It's a Small World in New York I just saw the original composer of the "It's a Small World" ballet on TV last week. He was explaining how the original version was not as "perky" but more of a slow heartfelt version. He played it on the piano and even though it sounded very similar I just couldn't imagine the attraction without the upbeat ditty we're all used to. What a timeless theme and wonderful message. Thank you Soundgod. __________________ Disneyland & College Program Moderator Halloween avatar by Mickeysgirlz!!!! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: BOO w/ Mickey's Crew off to see the Headless Horseman

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Soundgod Ride the train Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Laughing on the Laughing Floor Posts: 6,924	Re: It's a Small World in New York Let me make one thing perfectly clear. I never did this ride at the World's Fair or Disneyland (it was in refurb one visit) and my first ride in WDW might have been as recently as 2004. I think I've done it 4 times in total, usually during the hard ticket parties, but also last Sunday right after it rained, before SpectroMagic, while the crowds were thin and there was no wait. __________________ New co-host for Caveyfest/Tiggerfest December 13, 2008 (hopefully at Whispering Canyon) PM me if you'd like to attend My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Annual anniversary vacation at Wilderness Lodge 6 days 15 hours 29 minutes

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Praisegirl43 Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Smyrna, Ga Posts: 163	Re: It's a Small World in New York Okay kids! I'm dating myself but I did ride it at the World's Fair in New York. That and meeting Emmet Kelly the Clown are all I remember. Oh yea, we stayed at my Aunties in Enlewood, NJ. it was hotter than Hades(for NY) and I don't lie Daddy Long leg bugs which were at my Aunties house!! __________________ Praisegirl43 11/2008- Animal Kingdom Lodge 11/2007- Wilderness Lodge 11/2006- CBR 11/2005- POR 11/2004- PC 05/1997- offsite 05/1993- offsite 11/1985- My Aunties House My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Thanksgiving Pilgrimage 2008 41 days 7 hours 29 minutes

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