Disney Land to Close Its A Small World

PrincessFan · 11-10-2007

Has anyone else heard this? When I heard the tag line on the news this morning, I thought it had to do with the portrayal of people (the signing dolls) not the size of the boat.

Disneyland closes It's A Small World rideFrom correspondents in Los Angeles
November 11, 2007 12:00am

DISNEYLAND will close the popular It's A Small World attraction for renovations next year, but insists the upgrade has nothing to do with the expanding girth of park patrons.

Disneyland plans to close the 41-year-old water ride in January for a facelift - and deal with the problem of bottoming-out boats.

Heavy loads have been causing the boats to stall in two different spots, said Al Lutz, a long-time Disney watcher, whose website MiceAge.com first reported the refurbishment plans.

Mr Lutz said he'd been on the ride when several guests were asked to get off to lighten the load.

"They've even built a platform (there) ... because they've had so many problems," he said.

But Disneyland, which will deepen the water by 2.5cm and build lighter boats, said overweight tourists are not to blame.

The boats get stuck because "layers and layers" of fibreglass have built up, where maintenance teams have re-patched problem areas, a spokesman said.

Disneyland has recently redesigned costumes in larger sizes to accommodate patrons' wider waistlines.

RowdyRAider · 11-10-2007

Well, as long as it'll reopen. After all, Small World here at WDW was closed for a VERY long time for refurbing but did open again.

**WishUponAStar** · 11-10-2007

I saw this on the news this morning also. I bet it is a combination of built up fiberglass repair patches and heavier people. I mean COME ON, basic science tells you that the heavier the load the more it weighs down a floating object. HELLO!

unamadreditre · 11-10-2007

Dh, who is the fountain of misinformation, told me that he heard on the radio that they were closing IASW down for good. I told him ,baloney, I didn't believe him. That would be unthinkable. Good to know it's only for a refurb.

Not sure what the hubby uses for listening but it sure isn't his ears.

anaheimboy · 11-10-2007

Yea, its being closed for a 8-9 month duration because its recieving new lighter weight boats, an entire new flume system and some upgrades to the interior, exterior and loading area. The flumes and boats in the ride are the originals from when the ride debuted...so it was made for the lighter americans back then. It will be nice to have that little issue fixed!

And just to note....does someone who can do this want to move this topic to the Disneyland Section and out of the Walt Disney World Section...just curious!

MrDisneyfan1 · 11-10-2007

I hope the refurb turns out as beautiful as WDW's.
The sound is so much better -

**WishUponAStar** · 11-10-2007

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Originally Posted by anaheimboy

And just to note....does someone who can do this want to move this topic to the Disneyland Section and out of the Walt Disney World Section...just curious!

I would if I could but I can only move/edit/fix things that are currently located in the DL section. I will PM the mod. who's responsible for this section.

**cinderbella** · 11-10-2007

I heard this on the radio the other day and I meant to start a thread about it. What they were saying on the radio (and I have no idea if this is true) is that when the boats were last renovated the average American weighed 25 lbs. less than the average American does now..so apparently..we got fat and started to bottom out the boats

**WishUponAStar** · 11-10-2007

The Walt Disney Company is still holding strong that it's the YEARS of built-up fiber glass patches 'causing the problems.

Maybe they don't want to hurt our feelings.

hehe.

ALTHOUGH, I have a thought... if it was the weight of people alone 'causing the problems on old Disneyland attractions wouldn't we would have seen a problem on the Storybook Canal boats by now too? Or, is that ravine a lot deeper?

MrDisneyfan1 · 11-10-2007

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Originally Posted by cinderbella

..we got fat and started to bottom out the boats

Blame it on the Disney Dining Plan!

anaheimboy · 11-10-2007

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Originally Posted by WishUponAStar

we would have seen a problem on the Storybook Canal boats by now too? Or, is that ravine a lot deeper?

I believe Story Book Land Canal Boats run along a track and such, like the Jungle Cruise...different system than the free-floating IASW boats...I guess?

Experiment6-2-6 · 11-10-2007

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Originally Posted by anaheimboy

I believe Story Book Land Canal Boats run along a track and such, like the Jungle Cruise...different system than the free-floating IASW boats...I guess?

Yes, It's a Small World is unique as it uses only a water jet stream to "push" the boats along the flue..

Jen · 11-11-2007

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Originally Posted by MrDisneyfan1

Blame it on the Disney Dining Plan!

ROTF!!!

LittleMissMagic · 11-11-2007

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Originally Posted by MrDisneyfan1

Blame it on the Disney Dining Plan!

... the world isn't so small, anymore!

bethishooked · 11-11-2007

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Originally Posted by unamadreditre

Dh, who is the fountain of misinformation, told me that he heard on the radio that they were closing IASW down for good. I told him ,baloney, I didn't believe him. That would be unthinkable. Good to know it's only for a refurb.

Not sure what the hubby uses for listening but it sure isn't his ears.

Your DH is not losing his mind. I heard the same thing on the radio. I was having a heart attack until I came across this thread. Never believe the media!!!

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PrincessFan Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Maine Posts: 161	Disney Land to Close Its A Small World Has anyone else heard this? When I heard the tag line on the news this morning, I thought it had to do with the portrayal of people (the signing dolls) not the size of the boat. Disneyland closes It's A Small World rideFrom correspondents in Los Angeles November 11, 2007 12:00am DISNEYLAND will close the popular It's A Small World attraction for renovations next year, but insists the upgrade has nothing to do with the expanding girth of park patrons. Disneyland plans to close the 41-year-old water ride in January for a facelift - and deal with the problem of bottoming-out boats. Heavy loads have been causing the boats to stall in two different spots, said Al Lutz, a long-time Disney watcher, whose website MiceAge.com first reported the refurbishment plans. Mr Lutz said he'd been on the ride when several guests were asked to get off to lighten the load. "They've even built a platform (there) ... because they've had so many problems," he said. But Disneyland, which will deepen the water by 2.5cm and build lighter boats, said overweight tourists are not to blame. The boats get stuck because "layers and layers" of fibreglass have built up, where maintenance teams have re-patched problem areas, a spokesman said. Disneyland has recently redesigned costumes in larger sizes to accommodate patrons' wider waistlines. __________________ 2008 ~ Princess Vacation ~ POP Century 2007 ~ Pop Century 2004 ~ Caribbean Beach Resort 2000 ~ Dixie Landings Resort 1999 ~ Dixie Landings Resort 1997 ~ Dixie Landings Resort 1993 ~ Caribbean Beach Resort 1992 ~ Dixie Landings Resort 1989 ~ Polynesian 1987 ~ Polynesian

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RowdyRAider Mouse Meister Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: The House of Mouse in Florida Posts: 1,833	Re: Disney Land to Close Its A Small World Well, as long as it'll reopen. After all, Small World here at WDW was closed for a VERY long time for refurbing but did open again. __________________ Defending the magic since '04, Matt Taylor, Da RowdyRaider

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WishUponAStar cupcake eating beatboxer Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Red, white, & Jersey 'til I die! Posts: 9,291	Re: Disney Land to Close Its A Small World I saw this on the news this morning also. I bet it is a combination of built up fiberglass repair patches and heavier people. I mean COME ON, basic science tells you that the heavier the load the more it weighs down a floating object. HELLO! __________________ Disneyland & College Program Moderator My Disney Countdown Counting down to: BOO w/ Mickey's Crew 32 days 11 hours 2 minutes

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unamadreditre Killer of threads! Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 1,515	Re: Disney Land to Close Its A Small World Dh, who is the fountain of misinformation, told me that he heard on the radio that they were closing IASW down for good. I told him ,baloney, I didn't believe him. That would be unthinkable. Good to know it's only for a refurb. Not sure what the hubby uses for listening but it sure isn't his ears. __________________ ´¨) x¸.•´ ¸.•´¨)xxxx¸.•¨) (¸.•´xxxxxx(¸.•`xxxx ~Redtire~ *´¨)

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anaheimboy Your Disneyland Guide Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 2,099	Re: Disney Land to Close Its A Small World Yea, its being closed for a 8-9 month duration because its recieving new lighter weight boats, an entire new flume system and some upgrades to the interior, exterior and loading area. The flumes and boats in the ride are the originals from when the ride debuted...so it was made for the lighter americans back then. It will be nice to have that little issue fixed! And just to note....does someone who can do this want to move this topic to the Disneyland Section and out of the Walt Disney World Section...just curious! __________________ Have a question about the Disneyland Resort? Ask Me! I'll gladly help you with all of you're Disneyland Resort needs! WDW may have lots more than Disneyland, but Disneyland has Quality, and Quality triumphs over Quantity. "Critics and People said Disneyland would fail within it first 6 weeks, yet by the first 3 Months Disneyland had welcomed over its One Millionth Guest." Fresno is getting a Theme Park Resort, WOOT! Opening Summer 2008 - The Granite Park Resort, yay!

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MrDisneyfan1 Mouse Meister Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,288	Re: Disney Land to Close Its A Small World I hope the refurb turns out as beautiful as WDW's. The sound is so much better - __________________ As a Connecticut Annual Pass Holder some of our highlights were: Port Orleans - Engaged Wilderness Lodge - Honeymoon Dolphin & boardwalk Treehouse Villa (great free upgrade!) Old Port Royal & Animal Kingdom Lodge Cabins & The Disney Wonder Disney Wonder & PC 2004 Disney's Grand Californian 2005 DISNEYLAND HONG KONG 2006 BEST DISNEY MOMENT: Navigating the Mark Twain throught the Rivers of America at Disneyland and sounding the whistle!!

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cinderbella Crackhead Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: south carolina Posts: 6,048	Re: Disney Land to Close Its A Small World I heard this on the radio the other day and I meant to start a thread about it. What they were saying on the radio (and I have no idea if this is true) is that when the boats were last renovated the average American weighed 25 lbs. less than the average American does now..so apparently..we got fat and started to bottom out the boats __________________ WDW Restaurants and Resorts Moderator Bella I Deltaco. My Disney Countdown Counting down to: I am done with Grad School in... 249 days 0 hours 2 minutes

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WishUponAStar cupcake eating beatboxer Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Red, white, & Jersey 'til I die! Posts: 9,291	Re: Disney Land to Close Its A Small World The Walt Disney Company is still holding strong that it's the YEARS of built-up fiber glass patches 'causing the problems. Maybe they don't want to hurt our feelings. hehe. ALTHOUGH, I have a thought... if it was the weight of people alone 'causing the problems on old Disneyland attractions wouldn't we would have seen a problem on the Storybook Canal boats by now too? Or, is that ravine a lot deeper? __________________ Disneyland & College Program Moderator My Disney Countdown Counting down to: BOO w/ Mickey's Crew 32 days 11 hours 2 minutes

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