Why is "It's A Small World" Closed ?

[Myron]

I was surprised to learn that "It's A Small World" has been closed for almost a year. Why so long? What will be done? I"ve also heard rumors about the "Carousel of Progress". Some say it's closed while others say it's open. What's the real story? It would be a shame to close as it's a nostalgic ride for old-timers like myself who cannot ride on the more challenging rides like "Test Track", "Splash Mountain", etc. due to medical reasons.

 

[mkt]

it's gonna be retrofitted.. no more water. It's now gonna be a monster truck attraction.

:lol:

jk, they're redoing the entire queue as well as MAJOR touchups

 

[Nicole]

It was closed several months ago for scheduled (much needed) maintenance and refurbishing. It's supposed to re-open in the spring. It hasn't been closed for a year yet, but it will be almost a year when the time is up. You can still ride El Rio del Tiempo at Epcot which is a very similar ride.

 

[aimster]

They're doing a MAJOR rehab on Small World. This is what Mouse Planet is reporting:

The rehab of “it's a small world” in the Magic Kingdom is proceeding well. The water has been drained from the attraction, and the demolition of the load area is proceeding. The lighting elements from the backdrop have been removed, and the floor of the waterway appears to have been removed.

We have been informed that when it reopens next year, the attraction will have a completely redesigned load area. The entrance is moving to the location of the present exit. The area adjacent to that (the Fantasyland Skyway Station) will be a new stroller area, keeping the quaint Bavarian arches and waterfall theming. As the guests enter the new queue for the attraction, they will be greeted by a new facade inside the building that mirrors the current facade in Disneyland with the clock and the parade of figures. The Florida rains would ruin this feature so Walt Disney Imagineering thought it best to put it inside the load area. All 242 dolls are getting new dresses, all 6,432 animatronic movements are being made operational again, all sets are being repainted, new lighting is being installed and there will be an enhanced sound system as well.

 

[DMC-12]

Evil dolls needed reprogramming... There being upgraded with Bluetooth technology so they can communicate better with each other... and launch there plans on global domination. :lookaroun

 

[tigsmom]

Evil dolls needed reprogramming... There being upgraded with Bluetooth technology so they can communicate better with each other... and launch there plans on global domination. :lookaroun

Jer, Jer, Jer....the dolls are not evil! :dazzle:

 

[DMC-12]

Jer, Jer, Jer....the dolls are not evil! :dazzle:

Yeah yeah... you'll be singing a different song (pun intended) when they start to make sweet sweet love to your Microwave and Garage door opener. :lol: :lookaroun

 

[tigsmom]

Yeah yeah... you'll be singing a different song (pun intended) when they start to make sweet sweet love to your Microwave and Garage door opener. :lol: :lookaroun

I don't have a gararge, but I have 2 microwaves. :lookaroun

 

[DMC-12]

I don't have a gararge, but I have 2 microwaves. :lookaroun

Hmmmm I suggest Hiding them! :lol: :lookaroun I just got a new one this week. My old 1970's one can now be donated to the Smithsonian. :lol:

 

[WDWScottieBoy]

All 242 dolls are getting new dresses, all 6,432 animatronic movements are being made operational again, all sets are being repainted, new lighting is being installed and there will be an enhanced sound system as well.

You mean we will have a better, clearer quality song to go through our heads now?!? :lol:

242 dolls.....NO!!! How about making one BIG doll from each country and having that monster sing to us. :lol: :lol: :lol:

Sorry for the drifts. :brick:

 

[darthdarrel]

YES the animatronics(dolls) are being upgraded and the sound system is going Digital so you will be able to here"the song" much clearer and better! :sohappy:

 

[DMC-12]

YES the animatronics(dolls) are being upgraded and the sound system is going Digital so you will be able to here"the song" much clearer and better! :sohappy:

I heard that if you play it right... that the song syncs up with the Terminator movie's soundtracks. :lol: :lookaroun

Yes... Im drifting.... so sue me.

 

[darthdarrel]

I heard that if you play it right... that the song syncs up with the Terminator movie's soundtracks. :lol: :lookaroun

Yes... Im drifting.... so sue me.

*calls his lawyer*
:lol: :wave:

 

[the-reason14]

YES the animatronics(dolls) are being upgraded and the sound system is going Digital so you will be able to here"the song" much clearer and better! :sohappy:

Yea, because the sound versian Im use to sound like they are saying. Wawa wa wa wa wa wa. Its a wall world wafter wall. wits a wall world wafter wall...........

 

[DMC-12]

Yea, because the sound versian Im use to sound like they are saying. Wawa wa wa wa wa wa. Its a wall world wafter wall. wits a wall world wafter wall...........

The Elmer Fudd on vocals, version? :veryconfu Ah I LOVE that version! :lol:

 

[darthdarrel]

The Elmer Fudd on vocals, version? :veryconfu Ah I LOVE that version! :lol:

No that is the Charlie brown (adult mix) you know how all the adults in The CHarlie brown specials all go Wa wa wa wa wa, wa wa wa. :lol:
I can not wait to see and HEAR the newly upgraded It's a small world. :sohappy:
Digital soundtack AMAZING!

 

[DMC-12]

No that is the Charlie brown (adult mix) you know how all the adults in The CHarlie brown specials all go Wa wa wa wa wa, wa wa wa. :lol:
I can not wait to see and HEAR the newly upgraded It's a small world. :sohappy:
Digital soundtack AMAZING!

Hmmm The Dolls in THX Digital surround sound.... would be good if you could put in a Aerosmith CD... Rock N Roller-IASW. :lol:

 

[darthdarrel]

Hmmm The Dolls in THX Digital surround sound.... would be good if you could put in a Aerosmith CD... Rock N Roller-IASW. :lol:

Nah! you need a more mellow sound. That is why I originally suggested changing the song from It's a small world to Three dog Nights "The Ink is black"
:lol:

 

[DarkMeasures]

Nah! you need a more mellow sound. That is why I originally suggested changing the song from It's a small world to Three dog Nights "The Ink is black"
:lol:

No.... Pink Floyd would fit better..... Another Brick in the wall part 2....

 

[darthdarrel]

No.... Pink Floyd would fit better..... Another Brick in the wall part 2....

Nah you want a "positive" Song! :lol: I love pink floyd myself, but another brick in the wall is sooo negative!
The whole theme of It's a small world is unity and peace,saying that we are all in this together and The Ink is black conveys the same "message" that It`s a small world conveys! :wave: