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Disney Changed “it’s a small world” Lyrics for Disneyland’s 70th Anniversary

July 20, 2025 by Mickey Visit

Disneyland has changed the classic “it’s a small world” ride at Disneyland to honor Disney Legend Richard Sherman. The change is based on a new addition to the classic song featured throughout the ride. The addition was written by the original songwriter, Richard Sherman.

This new change debuted today for Disneyland’s 70th anniversary! We have been at the parks since 3:30 AM for a special cast member event, then the ringing of the New York Stock Exchange Bell by Disney CEO Bob Iger before he greeted guests at park opening.

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Disneyland “it’s a small world” Verse Change Debuts

Disney Legends Richard Sherman and Robert Sherman were the original writers of the “it’s a small world” song for the original attraction. Before Richard Sherman passed away last year, he wrote a new lyric for the song and shared it with Disney CEO Bob Iger. We first heard the lyric at a D23 panel honoring Sherman, this was an emotional moment we were there to witness.

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