'Small World' is finally looking at big changes
Disney's ride needed a makover, but should still retain its classic nature
By: Tanya Obermeyer
Issue date: 4/7/08 Section: Opinion
"It's a small world" at the Disneyland Resort is set to be remodled in the near future.
And I know most people, if this is breaking news, will be screaming "Thank God!" or "Who cares?"
I care, and just to clarify, it isn't because I love the ride or that I frequent the Disneyland parks like it is going out of style - and it is.
To be honest, Disneyland is one of those places that I loved growing up in Southern California.
But now, I only visit the park when my lovely family from the Midwest comes to visit.
"Small world" is hardly my favorite ride.
I prefer "Splash Mountain" or "Space Mountain." I look for a ride with thrill and excitement.
Although, "Small world" is a traditional ride that you can't not go on if you are visiting the park.
Sure, the outfits and decorations only change during the holidays and it seems slightly repetitive, but it is a classic, like Disneyland itself.
There is something about that sanctuary of a park that lets you revert back to childhood.
I have taken more American Studies classes and heard more horror stories about the little piece of utopia we call "the happiest place on Earth" than I ever cared to, but the fact remains that I love it.
I understand that the rides need revamping every now and then, so that the constant innovation that is Disneyland will continue.
I am hoping that the renovation brings small luxury changes like padding the plastic bench seats.
Perhaps figuring out how to keep the unnecessary water from splashing over the sides of the boats onto your lap at the most unexpected times might be nice.
I do hope, in the theme of keeping it classic, that they keep the music we all hate.
A remix of the theme song may be appropriate and appreciated.
I never understood how a large boat on a track in a small flat body of water could cause a splash, but I think we can agree that it makes for a day of soggy pants and ruins that feeling of utopia.
And I know most people, if this is breaking news, will be screaming "Thank God!" or "Who cares?"
I care, and just to clarify, it isn't because I love the ride or that I frequent the Disneyland parks like it is going out of style - and it is.
To be honest, Disneyland is one of those places that I loved growing up in Southern California.
But now, I only visit the park when my lovely family from the Midwest comes to visit.
"Small world" is hardly my favorite ride.
I prefer "Splash Mountain" or "Space Mountain." I look for a ride with thrill and excitement.
Although, "Small world" is a traditional ride that you can't not go on if you are visiting the park.
Sure, the outfits and decorations only change during the holidays and it seems slightly repetitive, but it is a classic, like Disneyland itself.
There is something about that sanctuary of a park that lets you revert back to childhood.
I have taken more American Studies classes and heard more horror stories about the little piece of utopia we call "the happiest place on Earth" than I ever cared to, but the fact remains that I love it.
I understand that the rides need revamping every now and then, so that the constant innovation that is Disneyland will continue.
I am hoping that the renovation brings small luxury changes like padding the plastic bench seats.
Perhaps figuring out how to keep the unnecessary water from splashing over the sides of the boats onto your lap at the most unexpected times might be nice.
I do hope, in the theme of keeping it classic, that they keep the music we all hate.
A remix of the theme song may be appropriate and appreciated.
I never understood how a large boat on a track in a small flat body of water could cause a splash, but I think we can agree that it makes for a day of soggy pants and ruins that feeling of utopia.
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