Small World: New Wine in an Old Bottle

(Disney/SFGate photo)

After 59 years Disneyland is adding a third verse to the "Small World" song:

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.

Tomorrow is Disneyland's 70th birthday, and "It's a Small World" is far from its oldest ride. According to Grok the following rides were there at or near the opening on July 17, 1955 and are still operational:

Here’s a list of the other original rides at Disneyland, based on historical records and current operations:

Disneyland Railroad (Main Street, U.S.A.)

Jungle Cruise (Adventureland)

Mad Tea Party (Fantasyland)

Mr. Toad's Wild Ride (Fantasyland)

Peter Pan's Flight (Fantasyland)

Snow White's Enchanted Wish (Fantasyland, originally "Snow White and Her Adventures")

Storybook Land Canal Boats (Fantasyland)

Autopia (Tomorrowland)

Mark Twain Riverboat (Frontierland)

Casey Jr. Circus Train (Fantasyland, opened July 31, 1955)

Dumbo the Flying Elephant (Fantasyland, opened August 16, 1955)

As a teenager and young adult I couldn't be bothered with the low-tech non-thrill exhibits, but now those, many of which are these 1955 originals, are my favorites. I've been away from Disneyland nine years, and, health permitting, I'd like to return.

Below is Disney's 3½-minute tribute to Small World, with the new verse beginning at the 2:40 mark.