Have you ever found yourself wondering how many countries are represented in Disney’s it’s a small world? There isn’t a simple answer to this question, as many dolls are dressed in the traditional attire of specific countries and others are more conventional.
For the purpose of answering this question, I’m going to base my response on the map of countries from the original ride in Disneyland in the normal version without any holiday overlays.
First Scene: Europe
Scandinavia, Switzerland, Germany, Demark, France, England, Scotland, Ireland, Belgium, Holland, Spain, and Italy
Second Scene: Asia
Israel, Indonesia, Bali, India, Arabia, Thailand, Greece, Russia, China, Japan, Korea
Third Scene: Africa
Egypt, South Africa, Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, and other “African” nations
Fourth Scene: South America
Argentina, Chile, Brazil, Central America, Mexico, South American Rainforests
Fifth Scene: South Pacific
Hawaii, Australia, South Pacific, Philippines, Tahiti, Polynesia, New Guinea, New Zealand, Easter Island
Sixth Scene of Small World: Finale
The United States is featured in the finale room, another with the representation of many other nations seen throughout the ride all coming together.
Virtual Ride Experience: it’s a small world (Disneyland)
Warning: This is a first-version experience of the actual ride. If you have never ridden the attraction, we strongly recommend not watching this video and experiencing the ride and the magic for yourself in person the first time.
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