Tag: it’s a small world
365 Adventures in 2011: Day 231 – It’s a Squawk World After All
My favorite characters from Disney’s “it’s a small world” ride are the geese that honk along to the attraction’s famous song. And one of them was on display in the Nordstrom store at the D23 Expo. The store is selling a line of merchandise inspired by “small world” and I had to get my picture with the goose. But I couldn’t buy him.
TweetVideo: Sherman Brothers receive Disneyland Main Street window with an entertaining tribute ceremony
When Disney says they like to honor those who have helped make their movies, television shows, and theme parks so successful, they’re not kidding.
On March 11, 2010, the songwriting Sherman Brothers were honored at Disneyland by receiving their own window on Main Street USA -- a tribute bestowed upon only the most worthy contributors to Disney history.
As part of the roughly 45-minute ceremony, the Sherman Brothers were praised by, amongst others, Disneyland Resort President George Kalogridis and former Imagineer and Walt Disney’s speech writer Marty Sklar. But the best entertainment came in the form of two actors who emerged as the lead characters (mother and father) from Disney’s Carousel of Progress attraction. They hilariously performed a fantastic medley of some of the Sherman Brothers’ biggest hits from Disney’s theme parks and beyond.
Finally, after unveiling the new window, Richard Sherman spoke and performed “Feed the Birds,” a song from “Mary Poppins” and Walt Disney’s favorite. It was a touching moment that no one in attendance will soon forget.
Here is a look at the window ceremony in a few more videos:
First, a slightly-edited-for-time video of the majority of the ceremony, including Marty Sklar’s full speech, the window unveiling, and Richard Sherman’s speech and performance:
Or if you only want to watch Richard Sherman sing “Feed the Birds,” here’s a clip of that performance:
And finally, a short interview with Richard Sherman asking how two brothers can work so well together for so long:
Finally, don’t miss our gallery of photos from the Sherman Brothers window ceremony.
Big thanks to Jeremiah and Josh Daws for covering this special event for Inside the Magic.
TweetPhotos from “it’s a small world” Disneyland Cast Member Reopening Ceremony
While there are plenty of web sites with great pictures and video from the reopening of Disneyland’s “it’s a small world” attraction now featuring Disney and Pixar characters, I haven’t seen any photos from the opening ceremony that took place just for Cast Members prior to the park’s opening on February 5, 2009. In attendance were Mickey Mouse, Disneyland Resort president Ed Grier, and Imagineers Kim Irvine, Tony Baxter, and Marty Sklar.
Here’s a look:
More here.
Thanks to Lisa for the pictures!
TweetDisney reveals new It’s a Small World characters
From travel.latimes.com:
TweetDetails of a closely guarded secret are beginning to leak out about the Disney characters to be added to the It’s a Small World attraction at Disneyland.
The controversial plan caused an uproar last March among Disney purists, who called the changes a “gross desecration” of ride creator Mary Blair’s stylized artwork.
Disney inadvertently let the secret slip by releasing a limited-edition pin collection featuring 14 of the approximately two-dozen Disney characters “as they will appear” when the Small World attraction reopens to annual pass-holders on Feb. 5 and the general public on Feb. 6. Screamscape caught the blunder.
The characters include:
* Mulan and Mushu
* Cinderella with Jaques and Gus
* Woody and Bullseye
* Pinocchio
* Aladdin and Jasmine
* Ariel and Flounder
* Lilo and Stitch









