Sherman Brothers Tribute Opens at Main Street Cinema for Disneyland 70th Anniversary

A Musical Legacy: Sherman Brothers Tribute Debuts for Disneyland’s 70th

“So Much That We Share: A Tribute to the Sherman Brothers” is now playing at the Main Street Cinema, a special part of Disneyland’s 70th-anniversary celebrations. While officially scheduled to open on the anniversary, July 17th, it quietly soft-opened a day early, giving guests an early peek at this fantastic tribute.

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The Main Street Cinema is now home to a special tribute celebrating the Sherman Brothers, whose incredible musical talents have left an indelible mark on Disney parks and films. Outside the cinema, banners proudly display Richard and Robert Sherman, accompanied by artwork depicting some of their most beloved and iconic achievements.

Inside, you’ll find signs detailing the Sherman Brothers’ extensive body of work. The first display highlights their contributions to television, including episodes from the Walt Disney Anthology Series, Walt Disney Presents, and Walt Disney’s Wonderful World of Color.

The full list can be found below:

Escape to Paradise (1960)
Disneyland ’61 (1961)
Man in Flight (1961)
An Adventure in Color (1961)
Zorro: Auld Acquaintance (1961)
Zorro: The Postponed Wedding (1961)
The Horsemasters (1961)
The Golden Horseshoe Revue (1962)
Escapade in Florence (1962)
Carnival Time (1962)
The Mooncussers (1962)
Spy in the Sky (1962)
Holiday Time at Disneyland (1962)
Pollyanna (1963)
Greta, the Misfit Greyhound (1963)
The Horse Without a Head (1963)
Johnny Shiloh (1963)
Mediterranean Cruise (1964)
A Rag, A Bone, A Box of Junk (1964)
The Tenderfoot (1964)
Bristle Face (1964)
The Ballad of Hector the Stowaway Dog (1964)
The Further Adventures of Gallegher (1965)
The Disneyland Tenth Anniversary Show (1965)
A Boy Called Nuthin’ (1967)
The Young Loner (1967)

Next is a list of film contributions.

• The Absent-Minded Professor (1961)
• The Parent Trap (1961)
• A Symposium on Popular Songs (1962)
• Moon Pilot (1962)
• Bon Voyage (1962)
• Big Red (1962)
• The Legend of Lobo (1962)
• In Search of the Castaways (1962)
• Miracle of the White Stallions (1963)
• Summer Magic (1963)
• The Sword in the Stone (1963)
• The Misadventures of Merlin Jones (1964)
• Mary Poppins (1964)
• Those Galloways (1965)
• The Monkey’s Uncle (1965)
• That Darn Cat! (1965)
• Winnie the Pooh and the Honey Tree (1966)
• Follow Me, Boys! (1966)
• Monkeys, Go Home! (1967)
• The Adventures of Bullwhip Griffin (1967)
• The Gnome-Mobile (1967)
• The Happiest Millionaire (1967)
• The Jungle Book (1967)
• The One and Only, Genuine, Original Family Band (1968)
• Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (1968)
• Winnie the Pooh and the Blustery Day (1968)
• The Aristocats (1970)
• Bedknobs and Broomsticks (1971)
• Snoopy Come Home (1972)
• Charlotte’s Web (1973)
• Tom Sawyer (1973)
• Huckleberry Finn (1974)
• Winnie the Pooh and Tigger Too (1974)
• The Slipper and the Rose (1976)
• The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh (1977)
• The Magic of Lassie (1978)
• Winnie the Pooh and a Day for Eeyore (1983)
• Little Nemo: Adventures in Slumberland (1992)
• The Mighty Kong (1998)
• Winnie the Pooh: Seasons of Giving (1999)
• The Tigger Movie (2000)
• Winnie the Pooh (2011)
• Saving Mr. Banks (2013)
• The Jungle Book (2016)
• Christopher Robin (2018)

Finally, the third sign details the Sherman Brothers’ contributions to Disney Parks worldwide:

• Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room – The Tiki, Tiki, Tiki Room
  • Disneyland Resort (1963)
  • Walt Disney World Resort (1971)
  • Tokyo Disney Resort (1983)
• “it’s a small world” – “it’s a small world” (after all)
  • New York World’s Fair (1964-65)
  • Disneyland Resort (1966)
  • Walt Disney World Resort (1971)
  • Tokyo Disney Resort (1983)
  • Disneyland Paris (1992)
  • Hong Kong Disneyland Resort (2008)
• Carousel of Progress – There’s A Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow
  • New York World’s Fair (1964-65)
  • Disneyland Resort (1967)
  • Walt Disney World Resort (1993)
• Adventure Thru Inner Space – Miracles From Molecules
  • Disneyland Resort (1967)
• Carousel of Progress – The Best Time of Your Life
  • Walt Disney World Resort (1975)
• America on Parade – The Glorious Fourth
  • Walt Disney World Resort (1975)
  • Disneyland Resort (1975)
• EPCOT – 1982
  • The Computer Song
  • Makin’ Memories
  • World Showcase March
• Magic Journeys – Magic Journeys
  • Walt Disney World Resort (1982)
  • Disneyland Resort (1984)
  • Tokyo Disney Resort (1985)
• Journey Into Imagination – One Little Spark
  • Walt Disney World Resort (1983)
• Meet the World – Meet the World
  • Tokyo Disney Resort (1983)
• Rocket Rods – Magic Highways
  • Disneyland Resort (1998)
• Innoventions – There’s A Bright New World of Innoventions
  • Disneyland Resort (1998)
• Disneyland Forever Nighttime Spectacular – A Kiss Goodnight
  • Disneyland Resort (2015)

Inside, guests can enjoy “The Last Verse,” a 3.5-minute short film that reveals a previously unreleased verse for “it’s a small world.” A helpful slide is also on hand to explain the verse to guests.

“In 2023, Richard Sherman of the famed Sherman Brothers songwriting duo wrote a new verse to the iconic “it’s a small world.” This final verse builds upon the song’s hopeful message of peace across all humankind.”

The verse has also been added to the finale scene of “it’s a small world” starting today, July 17. Richard Sherman wrote it as his last Disney project. The lyrics are:

“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.”

Are you looking forward to experiencing the Sherman Brothers tribute?

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