More Disney Characters Unveiled in Hong Kong

A few more pictures of the Disney characters in the new Hong Kong Disneyland It’s a Small World attraction have surfaced, so let’s take a look at them:


The western scene with Woody & Jessie


The Oriental scene with Aladdin & Jasmine


The Polynesian mermaids, featuring the Little Mermaid


Marie from the Aristocats in the France section


Is that Pocahontas in towards the back of the Canadian section

More pictures of the Hong Kong Disneyland version of It’s a Small World are available on Disney & More!

Adding a Note of Character

An interesting, yet blasphemous rumor that’s popping up now is the additon of music from Disney movies to It’s a Small World at Disneyland (for example, Hawaiian Rollercoaster Ride playing when you go past Lilo & Stitch). This is most likely going to happen in the new Hong Kong Disneyland version of It’s a Small World, but seeing as we may be getting Disney characters too, this might also be likely for us:

In addition to the four new languages, the team is making this it’s a small world unique by working with master music arranger George Wilkins to add a series of arrangements from classic Disney animated films that will play as “counterpoints” to the new character overlays. For example, as guests pass through the North America scene and see the doll dressed as Pocahontas, they’ll hear a subtle suggestion of “Colors of the Wind.”

“Because ‘small world’ is such a simple song, we couldn’t take some of these grand arrangements and put them on top of it,” said John. “We’re being very sensitive to the existing song because [it’s] so good and so universally loved.”

Hong Kong Disneyland’s It’s a Small World

Let’s for a moment wander over to Hong Kong Disneyland… Soft openings have begun for their new version of It’s a Small World, & video has surfaced of it already (although do note, this video does not include all of the attraction)! As you watch the videos, be sure to look closely for the Disney characters, & listen closely for interspersed Disney music.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JDKnpRq6lZk[/youtube]

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qOUUabRnepA[/youtube]

I will not share my opinion here as I really just want to spread the news, but I will be sharing my opinion of this attraction on this week’s Disneyland News Today Podcast!

More From Hong Kong

Let’s pop over to Hong Kong Disneyland once again… A complete video has surfaced of their new It’s a Small World attraction. As you watch the video, be sure to look closely for the Disney characters, & listen closely for interspersed Disney music. We’ve also found video of their clock ceremony, which is pretty much the same as ours. But man, I wish we’d get their facade color scheme!

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GB-Zyk_Cjlw&feature=related[/youtube]

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TewofEWtFuE&feature=related[/youtube]

HKDL’s It’s a Small World Is Officially Open!

Hong Kong Disneyland’s It’s a Small World has now officially opened! A short little video of the opening ceremony is available on YouTube. Also, the attraction’s website is up, & I must admit, it is a very good website! Featured on it are pictures of each Disney character doll, the theme song sang in different languages, wallpapers, & much more! You can find the website here!