Disney World now has 'It's a Small World' wheelchair dolls

In an effort to provide a “more authentic picture of diversity throughout the globe,” Disneyland on Friday introduced two new characters who use wheelchairs to the classic “It's a Small World” ride. The attraction also has over 300 dressed dolls depicting singing children from a variety of countries, including some that are animatronic. Both make appearances on the boat voyage, one during the Latin American segment and the other in the closing act.

On the opening day of Disneyland's Christmas season, the dolls were shown to the public. After making its debut at the 1964–1965 New York World's Fair, the attraction made its way to Disneyland park in 1966, where it has remained ever since, adorned with seasonal decorations and the sounds of Christmas songs.

Adding more diverse characters is part of Disneyland's continual commitment to improve its attractions, the company said in a statement.

Special wheelchair-accessible boats were built for the ride, but the inclusion of a character who uses one was a first for Disneyland in its 67-year existence. For more than six months, a Disney department in charge of theme park accessibility worked together on the dolls' design and production.

Dolls in a similar style will be introduced to “It's a Small World” attractions at Walt Disney in Florida as well as Disneyland Paris. In the past, Disney has supplemented “It's a Small World” with new characters. Woody and the other “Toy Story” toys joined dolls dressed in traditional Native American garb in a new “Spirit of America” tableau created in 2009.

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