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Disneyland Closes ‘It’s a Small World’ Early Tonight to Start Holiday Transformation

The one-night change gives crews a head start on installing thousands of lights ahead of the Nov. 14 opening.

Overview

  • On October 29, the Fantasyland boat ride closes at 9 p.m., one hour before the park’s 10 p.m. closing time.
  • The early shutdown is limited to a single evening to begin work on the annual ‘It’s a Small World’ Holiday overlay.
  • The seasonal version is scheduled to welcome guests from November 14, 2025, through January 7, 2026.
  • The transformation adds thousands of exterior lights and interior décor, with a refreshed soundtrack blending the theme song with carols like “Jingle Bells.”
  • The overlay is a longstanding Disneyland tradition designed to be installed in stages to minimize disruption to normal operations.