Disney previously unveiled a new verse to the classic tune that songwriter Richard Sherman wrote before his death in May 2024.It's a world of laughter and a world of happy tears, as Disney has announced that it will finally update the lyrics of its iconic "It's a Small World" theme song inside Walt Disney's beloved Disneyland boat ride of the same name.

It’s a Small World” just got a little bit bigger. Late last year Disney released a short film celebrating song’s 60th anniversary titled The Final Verse. It revealed that songwriter Richard Sherman had crafted a third verse to the classic tune and shared it with Disney CEO Bob Iger in 2023.