We can all sing the “it’s a small world song” whether we want to admit it or not. In fact, it’s probably stuck in your head right now.
“it’s a small world” in Tokyo
It may be a “small world” but this ride is getting some BIG changes at one Disney park! Back in March, Disney announced that there would be a Marvel take-over of the “it’s a small world” ride at Tokyo Disney. Groot and friends will be experiencing the world’s cultures over at this well-known ride in 2025, and now we got a sneak peek at the characters coming for the fun!
“it’s a small world with Groot” is opening at Tokyo Disney Resort on January 15th, 2025! Groot (from Guardians of the Galaxy) and his friends from Marvel Studios films are visiting Earth for vacation! During Groot’s visit to Earth, he will encounter his friends in various locations on Earth and experience their regional cultures and music. “it’s a small world” is the perfect place for them to do that!
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Now, Disney Imagineering has shared a first look at the animatronic characters that you’ll be able to see on “it’s a small world with Groot!” And y’all, they’re ADORABLE.
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Walt Disney Imagineering shared a video on Instagram showing the process of creating and dressing the Marvel superheroes for their trip to Earth. We got to see the Black Panther…
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…Thor…
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…Gamora…
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…Mantis…
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…and Ant-Man (though we needed a magnifying glass to find him)! It was a funny little video of tiny superhero animatronics, and Groot was a great host showing us around!
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These little superheroes will be a fun addition to the ride in Tokyo. This mash-up will be the first time Marvel characters will be seen on a Tokyo Disney Resort attraction, so this is a HUGE deal for “it’s a small world.” We can’t wait to see them enjoying the cultures of the world! You can ride “it’s a small world with Groot” from January 15th, 2025 through June 30th, 2025.
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This looks wonderful! I hope it comes to the states. Looking forward to a full video on DFB when the overlay opens.