“it’s a small world”

If you can't get over your dislike of that catchy tune—only the happiest music in the world, in case you were wondering—you're definitely missing out on one of the most enjoyable rides ever. The slow-moving boat ride, a midcentury explosion covered in creations from Disney animator Mary Blair, has been singing the song of world peace since it made its debut at the 1964 World's Fair. These days, Disney characters are tastefully incorporated with the traditionally attired multicultural dolls, but what actually makes this the happiest cruise ever is the lively color scheme, fanciful set pieces, and brassy-yet-twinkly music.

The water-based boat ride "It's a Small World" has its original version debuted at the 1964 New York World's Fair before permanently relocating to Disneyland Park in Anaheim, California, Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort in Bay Lake, Florida, Tokyo Disneyland, Disneyland Paris, and Hong Kong Disneyland. It is currently located in the Fantasyland section of all of these Disney theme parks.

The attraction's title song, which has a theme of world peace, is sung by more than 300 audio-animatronic dolls dressed in regional traditional attire from several countries. The Sherman Brothers' song "It's A Small World" has been played in public the most times ever, claims Time.com. The Small World attractions at the various Disney parks have recently been upgraded to feature Disney character representations alongside the original characters, albeit in a style that is compatible with the original Mary Blair design from the 1960s.

Location: Fantasyland (Disneyland)
Best Disney character appearance: Surfing Stitch