"it's a small world"

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About "it's a small world"

A slow-moving boat ride through colorful scenes of singing dolls representing countries and cultures from around the world. It is classic, calm, air-conditioned, and very kid-friendly.

Best Time to Ride "it's a small world"

Over the past 90 days, "it's a small world" has averaged about 11 minutes in the standby line. Waits are shortest first thing in the morning (8-10 AM), running around 7 minutes, and peak midday (11 AM-2 PM) at roughly 17 minutes. "it's a small world" is also open during Early Entry, so resort guests can knock it out in the first 30 minutes with almost no wait. Otherwise, ride first thing in the morning (8-10 AM) or in the final hour before Magic Kingdom closes.

Lightning Lane Strategy for "it's a small world"

"it's a small world" is a Tier 2 Lightning Lane Multi Pass attraction at Magic Kingdom. Since demand is low, it is usually not worth using one of your earliest selections here. Focus first on harder-to-get rides, then use "it's a small world" later as a convenient filler pick if it fits your route through Fantasyland. Most groups are fine riding it standby, especially first thing in the morning when waits are usually shortest.

Good to Know

"it's a small world" is a gentle family ride in Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom. The experience runs about 15 minutes, takes place indoors, and has no height requirement, so the whole family can ride.

"it's a small world" FAQ