It's IS a Small World After All

As Disney attractions go, It's A Small World can be pretty polarizing.  Some people love the nostalgia of the ride, the simplicity of it, and its place in Disney theme park history.

Some people, on the other hand, do not.  I think those people are crazy.

I love this ride; to me it's the essence of Disney, the heart of the parks.  You just CANNOT go into Disney World or Disneyland without riding Small World.  It's the law (and if it isn't, it should be!).

What I didn't realize was the historical significance of this piece of music.  Robert Sherman and Richard Sherman, the writers of the song (and composers of some of the most famous and iconic music of all time, also known as the Sherman Brothers), wrote it soon after the Cuban Missile Crisis.  It was intended to spread the message of peace between cultures and nations.  Pretty cool stuff.

Come on, sing along....you know you want to.

It's a world of laughter, a world of tears
It's a world of hope, and a world of fears
There's so much that we share, that it's time we're aware,
It's a small world after all.
(copyright Robert Sherman and Richard Sherman)

(You're going to have that song in your head all day. You're welcome.)