A happy and upbeat attraction with a world-brotherhood theme and a catchy tune that will roll around in your head for weeks. Small boats convey visitors on a tour around the world, with singing and dancing dolls showcasing the dress and culture of each nation. Almost everyone enjoys "it's a small world" (well, there are those jaded folks who are put off by the dolls' homogeneous appearance, especially in light of the diversity theme), but it stands, along with the Enchanted Tiki Room, as an attraction that some could take or leave but that others consider one of the real masterpieces of Disneyland Park.

More than 20 figures of Disney and Pixar can be found in their respective countries. Such as Woody and Jessie in the USA section, Alice in United Kingdom, and the The Three Caballeros in Mexico among many others.

A mom from Castleton, Vermont, added this:

"it's a small world" at Fantasyland was like a pit stop in the Twilight Zone. They were very slow unloading the boats, and we were stuck in a line of about six boats waiting to get out while the endless chanting of that song grated on my nerves. I told my husband I was going to swim for it just to escape one more chorus.

"it's a small world" Holiday

From November through New Year's, the attraction receives an annual "it's a small world" Holiday overlay inside the attraction as well as outside, featuring "Jingle Bells" and "Deck the Halls" instead of the usual earworm soundtrack. We particularly enjoy the light-show and projection effects outside the attraction that happen every 15 minutes. We can't emphasis enough how much the holiday overlay changes the attraction. It's spectacular and a must do.