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Disneyland’s 'It’s a Small World' Reopens with Pixar’s Miguel and Dante

The beloved attraction returns after a five-month refurbishment, with new additions and experiences as part of Disneyland’s 70th-anniversary celebration.

Miguel, from Pixar‘s Coco, with his spirit animal Dante, in It’s a Small World inside Disneyland in Anaheim, CA, on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. Disneyland is celebrating its 70th anniversary from May 16, 2025 through summer 2026. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)
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Overview

  • The 'It’s a Small World' ride reopened on May 13, 2025, following a five-month closure for maintenance and updates.
  • Miguel and his alebrije companion Dante from Pixar’s 'Coco' have been added to the Mexico section of the ride, marking the only physical changes to the attraction.
  • A new nighttime projection show, 'Tapestry of Happiness,' will debut on May 16, animating the ride’s facade with visuals inspired by Disneyland’s history and Mary Blair’s artwork.
  • A third and final verse of the iconic song, written by Richard Sherman, will premiere on July 17 in honor of the song’s 60th anniversary.
  • These updates are part of Disneyland’s 70th-anniversary festivities, which will continue through summer 2026.