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Honoring the Sherman Brothers: New “it’s a small world” Verse Debuts at Disneyland’s 70th
For its 70th anniversary this summer, Disneyland is debuting a new verse to the beloved “it’s a small world” attraction, along with a special tribute to the legendary Sherman Brothers.
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Guests visiting the Main Street Cinema will have the opportunity to learn about the remarkable story and lasting impact of the Sherman Brothers, the renowned songwriting duo. As a key part of this tribute, a three-and-a-half-minute film, “The Last Verse,” will be shown, highlighting their beloved song, “It’s a Small World.”
Created for the song’s 60th anniversary, the film features a new verse written by Richard M. Sherman in his final contribution to Disney.
The verse reads:
“Mother earth unites us in heart and mind
And the love we give makes us humankind
Through our vast wondrous land
When we stand hand in hand
It’s a small world after all.”
Disney Legend Richard M. Sherman passed away on May 25, 2024. He and his brother Robert B. Sherman (who passed away in 2012) were a prolific songwriting duo, composing music and lyrics for numerous theme park attractions worldwide. Their iconic contributions include “There’s a Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow” for the Carousel of Progress (originally created for the 1964 World’s Fair), “The Tiki, Tiki, Tiki Room” for Disneyland’s Enchanted Tiki Room, and, of course, “It’s a Small World,” also written for the 1964 World’s Fair.
The Sherman brothers also penned “The Best Time of Your Life,” the second tune for the Carousel of Progress, in the 1970s. In the early 1980s, they contributed to EPCOT Center and Tokyo Disneyland, writing songs such as “One Little Spark” for Journey Into Imagination and “Meet the World” for the Tokyo Disneyland attraction of the same name.
Disneyland will debut the third and final verse of “it’s a small world” within the attraction itself starting July 17th. This coincides with the opening of new exhibits at the Main Street Opera House, including artifacts and an animatronics display. Additionally, Disneyland has announced that the “Walt Disney – A Magical Life” audio-animatronic show has been delayed and will now also premiere on July 17th.
Will you be celebrating the 70th anniversary at Disneyland this summer?
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