The Last Verse of “it’s a small world” Coming to Disney World This July
Anyone who’s ever visited Magic Kingdom Park at Walt Disney World or Disneyland Park in Anaheim, California, has likely experienced the beloved attraction “it’s a small world.” This classic attraction has captured the hearts of millions since it originally debuted at the 1964 New York World’s Fair.
The attraction is widely known for its original song, “it’s a small world” which was written by the late Richard and Robert Sherman, AKA the Sherman Brothers. The brothers were known for composing a number of classic tunes that many of us know and sing today.
Before his passing, Richard Sherman wrote a new verse for the attraction as a final gift to Disney. Disney recently announced that the new verse, now called the last verse, will debut in the attraction’s final scene at both the Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort, starting July 17, 2025.
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The update to the finale scene is meant to add to the attraction’s legacy and further emphasize the song’s meaning. As Gregg Sherman, son of Richard Sherman, explains, the new verse is intended to “celebrate that there’s more that unites us than divides us, and reinforce the message of that song.” For those who want to experience the new last verse outside the parks, they can listen to the digital single wherever they listen to music. Fans can also preorder the “It’s A Small World” (70th Anniversary) special edition vinyl today or purchase at Disney Music Emporium starting July 18, 2025.
Here are the lyrics to the last verse:
- Mother earth unites us in heart and mind
And the love we give makes us humankind
Through our vast wondrous land
When we stand hand in hand
It’s a small world after all.
For more on the attraction, see our guide: “it’s a small world” at Disney World.
