We have a small update for you on the status of a beloved ride…

There was some late night drama at Disneyland’s “it’s a small world” Holiday on November 11th which resulted in the ride not opening in time for the first night of Disneyland’s new Merriest Nights holiday party. It has since missed every day of the Christmas season so far at Disneyland.  

, Good News: Disneyland’s Small World Holiday Almost Ready to Return

The attraction’s charming holiday overlay had been completed on schedule, and as the flume was being filled with water, a small flood shorted out the electrical equipment.  

Thankfully the sets themselves were not damaged, but crews have been working around the clock on the pumps and electrical equipment to get the ride back in working order.  

, Good News: Disneyland’s Small World Holiday Almost Ready to Return

We finally have some hopeful news for you. If all goes well, they’ll begin testing the ride with boats in the flume again today (December 2nd). And while they officially don’t plan to announce the ride’s return until next week, it is possible that guests may be allowed to ride the jolly attraction sooner.  

, Good News: Disneyland’s Small World Holiday Almost Ready to Return
Small World Holiday is an overload for the senses

Disneyland will continue to list the attraction as under refurbishment for a while longer… but keep an eye on “it’s a small world” Holiday for a surprise return very soon.  

Here’s our 4 minute speeded up version of the attraction: 


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We hope to have some updates for you soon at “it’s a small world” Holiday. Hopefully the situation can be fixed within the week, but that is not a guarantee.  

, Good News: Disneyland’s Small World Holiday Almost Ready to Return

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