it’s a small world | Disneyland | 1964-1965 World’s Fair

Imagination Skyway

Matthew Krul

History, Society & Culture, Places & Travel, Kids & Family

5 • 830 Ratings

🗓️ 4 November 2023

⏱️ 67 minutes

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Summary

Perhaps the most iconic ride of all time, "it's a small world" opened at the 1964-1965 World's Fair in New York at the UNICEF pavilion sponsored by Pepsi-Cola and was later moved to Disneyland, opening there in May 1966. Imagineers Mary Blair, Rolly Crump, Blaine Gibson, Marc Davis, Alice Davis, Harriet Burns and Claude Coats worked closely alongside Walt Disney to bring this attraction to life, and the Sherman Brothers (Richard and Robert Sherman) wrote its iconic theme song. With so much incredible history and a compelling message, this attraction is one of the best known in the world, and the song, written as a prayer for peace, is one of the most played songs of all time. In this podcast episode, we dive into the rich history of "it's a small world" and share some fun facts you might not have known about this attraction. The episodes includes a binaural scenic audio recording from the ride at Disneyland. What do you find most inspiring about "it's a small world"? Tag me and join the conversation below. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@imaginationskyway Instagram: www.instagram.com/imaginationskyway Facebook Group (ImagiNation): https://www.facebook.com/groups/imaginationskyway Facebook: www.facebook.com/imaginationskyway TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@imaginationskyway Threads: https://www.threads.net/@imaginationskyway Twitter: www.twitter.com/skywaypodcast Email: [email protected] Get Bonus Content If you want to take your love of Imagination Skyway to the next level and help support the show, definitely consider joining us on Patreon for virtual events, bonus content and episodes, exclusive access to our private Passholder communities and more. How to Support the Show Share the podcast with your friends Rate and review on iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-imagineerpodcasts-podcast/id1244558092 Join our Patreon Group - https://www.patreon.com/imagineerpodcast Purchase merchandise - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/imagineer-podcast?ref_id=8929 Enjoy the show!

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0:00.0	This episode is dedicated to all the children listening, to the kids at heart, and to everyone working to make the world a better place.
0:09.0	This episode is my special prayer for you.
0:46.6	Thank you. Well, Welcome aboard Imagination Skyway, your grand podcast tour of the magic.
0:52.0	I'm your host, Matthew Krull, and in today's podcast episode, we are going to discuss It's a Small World at Disneyland. And what a big topic this is.
0:56.9	When you think about iconic attractions at Disney, there's probably none more classic or more
1:03.2	iconic than the subject of this podcast episode. It's one of those attractions that so many
1:09.9	of us have experienced over the years.
1:12.4	I know it's one that is generational for my family. My Nana brought my mom and uncles to visit
1:21.6	It's a Small World at the 1964 World's Fair and then at Walt Disney World when it opened, my parents brought me and my
1:29.4	sister to visit It's a Small World every year when we were growing up at Disney. And it's something
1:35.7	that I have brought Maggie to experience with Joanna and myself when we have returned to
1:42.0	both Walt Disney World and Disneyland.
1:45.3	It's an attraction that's full of history, full of meaning, and so much more,
1:50.1	which we are all going to dive into today, including, of course,
1:55.1	a binaural audio recording of It's a Small World at Disneyland,
1:59.6	and a special conclusion to this episode that
2:02.2	is quite different than anything I've done before.
2:05.6	Speaking of which, at the end of the show, we'll return to Imagination Central, where
2:10.0	I'll not share those ways that you can stay connected with Imagination Skyway or how you
2:15.1	can discuss this topic with others, but instead give you an opportunity
2:19.2	to reflect and to think about the meaning of this iconic attraction. In either case, I ask you to,
2:27.0	as always, please remain seated, keep your hands and arms inside the podcast at all times,
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