‘it’s a small world’ Finale Scene Lyrics Coming to Disney World and Disneyland

Iconic ‘it’s a small world’ Attraction Receives New Finale Lyrics

When you think of classic Disney music, the beloved tune from “it’s a small world” likely comes to mind. This iconic attraction has charmed audiences for decades, with its catchy melody first introduced at the New York World’s Fair in 1964 and later at Disneyland in 1966, before captivating Disney parks globally.

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The original verses of “it’s a small world” were penned by the legendary duo, Richard and Robert Sherman. Before his passing, Richard Sherman wrote a new verse as his final gift to Disney. We’re honored to announce that this touching new verse will debut in the finale scene of “it’s a small world” at both Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort starting July 17, 2025.

This update to the finale scene aims to enhance the attraction’s enduring legacy and further emphasize the song’s powerful message. As Gregg Sherman, Richard Sherman’s son, explains, the new verse is designed to “celebrate that there’s more that unites us than divides us, and reinforce the message of that song.”

For those who want to experience the new last verse outside the parks, they can listen to the digital single wherever they listen to music. Fans can also preorder the “It’s A Small World” (70th Anniversary) special edition vinyl today or purchase at Disney Music Emporium starting July 18, 2025.

“it’s a small world” Finale Scene Lyrics

“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.”

Since its conception, the beloved attraction has become a symbol of unity and embodies hope for a world where all people are celebrated through the connections that make us all human – a message that’s still important to this day.

To bring this vision to life, Walt Disney asked Richard Sherman and Robert Sherman – who wrote music for many Disney classics including “The Jungle Book,” “Sword in the Stone” and “Mary Poppins” – to write an unforgettable theme song that could be sung repeatably and in different languages. The resulting song became one of the best-known Disney tunes of all time, “It’s a Small World (After All).”

The song pairs masterfully with the art style of Disney Legend, Mary Blair, a celebrated Disney artist who played a key role in shaping the visual style the attraction has become known for. To this day, the ride remains one of the most recognizable around the world.

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