Richard Sherman’s “Last Verse” of Iconic Disney Parks Tune to Arrive at Disneyland This Summer
It's a perfect addition for the park's 70th anniversary.
"it’s a small world" is about to see a new addition (no it isn’t Groot!) in the form of a new verse of the iconic song that was the last gift to the Disney Studio from Disney Legend Richard Sherman.
What’s Happening:
- Those who viewed ABC’s two-hour documentary event, The Untold Story of Mary Poppins: A Special Edition of 20/20 (which celebrated the 60th anniversary of Mary Poppins) may recall a short film in which a new verse for the venerable Disney Parks classic, “it’s a small world," debuted.
- Iconic Disney Songwriter, Richard Sherman (who penned the tune alongside brother Robert Sherman) presented the new verse to Disney CEO Bob Iger in the summer of 2023 before his passing, marking his final gift to the studio that he so deeply cherished.
- Now, that verse will be added to the soundtrack of the Disneyland attraction on July 17th of this year — celebrating the park’s 70th anniversary.
- At this time, there’s no word on whether the addition will come to other versions of the iconic ride, featured at Disney Parks around the globe.
- When the new verse debuted, it was part of a beautiful short film that was included as part of the anniversary special which you can see in its entirety below. Note that the new verse is toward the end of the video, being sung by children as we look at Sherman’s office and piano.
- The Verse:
“Mother earth unites us in heart and mind
And the love we give makes us humankind
Through our vast wondrous land
When we stand hand in hand
It’s a small world after all."
- This short film will also be featured Inside the famed Main Street Cinema at Disneyland, where park guests will be able to see the story and impact of the famous songwriting duo, The Sherman Brothers, also starting on July 17th.
- To visit the Happiest Place on Earth during their 70th anniversary festivities, be sure to reach out to our friends at Mouse Fan Travel who make the world a little smaller (and more reachable!) themselves.
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