"it's a small world" closing for short refurbishment in March

[DisDan]

I think they are installing new boats with the front rows having pedals for propulsion, in an effort to save $$$ on energy costs for the attraction.

 

[WondersOfLife]

Better fit to Epcot than Frozen, no?

Epcot's already got the purely Mexican version.

 

[RSoxNo1]

I think they are installing new boats with the front rows having pedals for propulsion, in an effort to save $$$ on energy costs for the attraction.

Nah, they're going with the Pirates of the Caribbean boats. They're trying to reduce hourly capacity.

 

[lnsemsf]

Heads up folks... The refurbishment dates have been changed. it's a small world will now close from April 14-17, reopening on April 18.

 

[Communicore]

Now this would be perfect at Epcot theme park. Move it to The Outpost!

 

[RSoxNo1]

Now this would be perfect at Epcot theme park. Move it to The Outpost!

Nope, Showcase Plaza

 

[ParksAndPixels]

Interactive queue, strobe lights, adding Frozen characters, *insert other inevitable jokes here*

Too much upkeep to make a doll's arm move... Enter the strobe lights!!

 

[twilight mitsuk]

finale room fitted with icebergs, boats painted in white star line colors, and the goodbye room playing nearer my god to thee

 

[ford91exploder]

I heard they were putting Olaf masks on all the animatronics.

Noooooooooo!

 

[HauntedMansionFLA]

Nope, Showcase Plaza

I've been hearing this rumor - " It's a Small World" is on the chopping block and being moved to EPCOT along with CoP.

 

[RSoxNo1]

I've been hearing this rumor - " It's a Small World" is on the chopping block and being moved to EPCOT along with CoP.

The "it's a small world" to Epcot talk has been fanboy discussion fueled largely by yours truly. Carousel of Progress is being sourced as an actual rumor.

 

[tirian]

It's not enough time to remove the two inches of dust from the white façade.

 

[Sage of Time]

It's not enough time to remove the two inches of dust from the white façade.

Or perhaps to replace all the broken ceiling tiles?

 

[SweetDuffy101]

I really do wish Small World move in Epcot. Because the theme of the attraction fits perfectly at Epcot.
but thay could always do what Tokyo did in SW.

 

[gmajew]

I really do wish Small World move in Epcot. Because the theme of the attraction fits perfectly at Epcot.
but thay could always do what Tokyo did in SW.

Why does everyone think this belongs in Epcot? It is where it should be and should stay. It is a park icon that young kids love parents may not but it is a perfect compliment to thst area of the park.

 

[HauntedMansionFLA]

Why does everyone think this belongs in Epcot? It is where it should be and should stay. It is a park icon that young kids love parents may not but it is a perfect compliment to thst area of the park.

People believe it might be a nice tie in to the World Showcase ( I think )?????

 

[wdrive]

Why does everyone think this belongs in Epcot? It is where it should be and should stay. It is a park icon that young kids love parents may not but it is a perfect compliment to thst area of the park.

As well as fitting with World Showcase it also fits the permanent World's Fair idea of Epcot.

Personally I don't mind it in Fantasyland.

 

[twilight mitsuk]

IASW is actually moving to the orland eye on international drive

 

[MinnieWaffles]

Adding MORE glitter?

 

[RSoxNo1]

Why does everyone think this belongs in Epcot? It is where it should be and should stay. It is a park icon that young kids love parents may not but it is a perfect compliment to thst area of the park.

It is the perfect attraction for Epcot. Epcot is a permanent World's fair and a celebration of countries around the world. "it's a small world" debuted at the World's Fair and would be the absolutely perfect transition attraction between Future World and World Showcase. Put a tower of the four winds type design in front (and perhaps throughout Future World) and it would really look great.

The opposite side of that is that I would argue it doesn't belong in Fantasyland. We always argue that all character based attractions should be put in Fantasyland. Why then, is the opposite not also true? "it's a small world" isn't driven by Disney characters so it doesn't technically belong. Moreover, it's removal opens up a huge area of land that would have been a much better fit for things like a Frozen attraction, more Tangled content, another restaurant and potentially much more.