We went to Disneyland this week to escape the realtor caravan. We've only been once before and "It's A Small World" was closed. This time, we raced there first, and fortunately it was open.
What a treat that ride is. And what a fantastic message to our little (and big people) it conveys. Going through each world seeing different ethnicities and cultures on sweet little singing dolls (albeit cliche) somehow gets me teary-eyed.
It kind of reminds me of John Lennon's "Imagine." For those of you who need a reminder (sorry in advance, it *will* get stuck in your head...)
Written by: Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman
It's a world of laughterA world of tears
It's a world of hopes
And a world of fears
There's so much that we share
That it's time we're aware
It's a small world after all
There is just one moon
And one golden sun
And a smile means
Friendship to ev'ryone
Though the mountains divide
And the oceans are wide
It's a small world after all.
How true is that? So simple. So beautiful. The ride serves as a reminder that children of the world will always seek global peace.
3 comments:
I really don't like it's a small world after all because the song is very annoying! I almost fainted when you talked about John Lennon because I LOVE John LENNON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Simple and true, I agree, and YOU, my dear, are a doll. Thank you for the gentle reminder today.
I'm so glad to FINALLY hear someone else admit the like that ride. It was always my favorite as a kid and I still have a soft spot in my heart for it.
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