Variety.com put out this awesome bit of info about the all new It’s A Small World animated series. Six international friends embark on an unforgettable adventure traveling the globe in a hot air balloon, and now they have holiday themed episode celebrating different holidays and traditions!!
TheMouse House lanching toon to connect kids to ride outside park and grow consumer products biz for attraction that launched in 1964 written by Marc Graser
Disney has launched an animated web series based on its theme park ride “It’s a Small World.”
The first installment, which launched Friday, revolves around the Indian holiday Holi.
The eight-episode series is sponsored by Rosetta Stone, with animation inspired by Disney artist Mary Blair’s original designs for the popular theme park attraction. Series also features original music from Richard Sherman, the songwriter behind the attraction’s theme song.
Austin, Texas-based Powerhouse Animation Studios produced the toons for Disney Interactive.
In addition to streaming on Disney’s website, the “Small World” series is also be available as programming on the company’s channel on Microsoft’s Xbox and through Roku boxes.
As streaming services look to bolster the amount of kids programming they offer families, Disney’s decision to produce a digital show based on its popular attractions is a clever one.
Not only does it reduce the amount of coin the company would have spent to adapt the rides into a full-length feature, but it gives Disney a way for kids to connect with the ride outside of the theme park — and get them interested in wanting to own a new line of consumer products appearing on retail shelves.
Disney’s “Small World” line of merchandise includes dolls and plush animals that are sold inside its parks, the Disney Store and online.
The “It’s a Small World” ride first opened in 1964 at the New York World’s Fair prior to opening at Disneyland. A version of the ride also is in the Magic Kingdom, in Orlando, Tokyo Disneyland, Disneyland Paris, Hong Kong Disneyland. Disney has yet to announce the list of attractions that will be part of Shanghai Disneyland.
The musical boat ride features over 300 animatronic dolls representing the children of the world.
The new animated series can be found at:
https://video.disney.com/watch/a-jolly-holi-day-ep-1-it-s-a-small-world-4ec07da3b0f9cf18da19518e?playlist=4ea87075030e9414add23ebc
Michele also contributes theme park news for Fox 35 Orlando 11pm news and on the radio on WDBO.
- St. Patrick’s Day Specials at Summer House on the Lake - February 21, 2025
- New Featurette for Disney’s Snow White Now Available - February 20, 2025
- Disney x Marc Jacobs Line Launches Today! - February 20, 2025
Our Official Travel Partner of The Main Street Mouse is MEI-Travel & Mouse Fan Travel
Mouse Fan Travel® an Authorized Disney Vacation Planner, has been planning and creating magical Disney vacations since 2005. Their mission is to provide premium service and expert advice to help you get the most for your vacation time and dollar. Their Disney Travel Agents operate with the highest degree of integrity and will handle your family vacation, reunion, honeymoon, corporate incentive trip or getaway, as if it were their own. They pride themselves on expertly representing and advocating for you – their client.
The next time you and your family are planning a Disney vacation, visit Mouse Fan Travel for your no obligation quote or to answer any Disney vacation questions you may have. Are you looking for a beach vacation, tour or cruise to destinations across the globe? Visit MEI-Travel for exceptional expertise with ZERO agency fees.