PHOTOS, VIDEO: “it’s a small world” Holiday Overlay Returns to Disneyland for 2024 Celebrations

The holiday season has officially begun at Disneyland Resort, and “it’s a small world” Holiday is now open. The festive overlay turns each scene of the classic Disneyland attraction into a celebration of Christmas, New Year’s, and other winter holidays.

“it’s a small world” Holiday

People take holiday photos in line at the "It's a Small World" attraction, its white, gold, and blue facade gleaming under a clear sky.
The amusement park attraction "It's a Small World" features a white castle facade with a clock and various character figures, all set against a clear blue sky—perfect for capturing cherished holiday photos.

Outside, the ride’s famous clock face has donned a Santa hat. A “happy holidays!” sign is above the attraction’s name. At night, the facade is illuminated with Christmas lights.

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Indoor ride scene with colorful decorations, paper-cut characters, and a sign that reads "North Pole." Water channel visible below.

Flats in the entrance tunnel of “it’s a small world” wish guests “Happy Holidays.” There are giant gift boxes with a jack in the box and gingerbread man. A white archway leads to the North Pole.

Experience the enchanting indoor amusement ride adorned with colorful, whimsical decorations and delightful figures. A boat awaits on the right, under a "Season's Greetings" sign. Embrace the holiday spirit reminiscent of "it's a small world.
A festive, colorful display with a "Season's Greetings" banner and crescent moon, reminiscent of "It's a Small World." Toys and holiday lights create a whimsical indoor setting perfect for capturing memorable photos.

Each scene is decorated with lights and extra props, like a “Seasons Greetings” banner under a crescent moon.

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Experience a holiday wonderland in this colorful gingerbread-themed display, complete with candy decorations and gingerbread figures under a roof adorned with icicles. Reminiscent of the magic of "it's a small world," this enchanting scene shines brilliantly against a dark background, like cherished holiday photos.

An illuminated “2025” sign hangs on a moon with Baby New Year over the France display. “Vrolijk Kerstfeest” is on a gingerbread-style archway. The phrase means “Merry Christmas” in Dutch.

Colorful, illuminated paper cutouts of candy canes, lollipops, windmills, and tulips evoke a "it's a small world" holiday wonderland against the dark background.
Colorful, decorative facade with festive ornaments and lights, featuring small dolls and a sign with Cyrillic text, set against a dark background.

Giant candy canes, lollipops, and gumdrops hang from the sky.

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Colorful indoor amusement park ride with vibrant decorations, featuring animated characters, plants, and structures under dim lighting.

Fireworks appear to blast off in the Asia room.

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Lights are strung through the leaf canopy of the jungle section.

A colorful theme park ride scene in Disneyland 2024 features vibrant animatronic animals under glowing lights, including a pink hippo with an open mouth set against patterned walls and foliage, reminiscent of the charming "it's a small world" Holiday Overlay.

There are light-up baubles around the animals.

A vibrant red archway with decorative bells and lights frames a festive scene reminiscent of Disneyland's "it's a small world" with colorful piñatas and traditional designs, capturing the enchantment of a holiday overlay.
Colorful display featuring three figures in sombreros playing instruments inside arched windows of a decorative building, reminiscent of the festive charm found in Disneyland's "it's a small world" during its Holiday Overlay, adorned with circular patterns and garlands.

A large glowing “Feliza Navidad” archway leads into the South America scenes.

Colorful indoor amusement ride scene at Disneyland, reminiscent of "it's a small world," features animated tropical plants, fish, and flowers. Bright lights highlight the vibrant decor with a holiday overlay, evoking a whimsical underwater environment.
A colorful display featuring a large green dinosaur wearing a Santa hat and scarf, surrounded by whimsical decorations and twinkling holiday lights, evokes the charm of it's a small world.

Bubble-like garlands are around Ariel. The nearby sea serpent wears a pink wreath around its neck and a blue Santa cap on its head.

Experience the colorful, festive amusement ride at Disneyland, featuring a holiday overlay with vibrant decorations. Stars and various holiday symbols surround the waterway path, making it perfect for 2024 celebrations.
Colorful animatronic display featuring musicians and dancers in a vibrant desert-themed set, with cacti and star decorations, reminiscent of "it's a small world" at Disneyland. The lively scene suggests a festive holiday overlay, bringing extra cheer to the experience.

A Christmas cactus is behind Woody and Jessie. “Ho Ho Holidays” is on the exit archway of this room, below illuminated stars and the silhouette of Santa in his sleigh.

A festive holiday display showcasing a large illuminated snowman with a "Happy Holidays" sign is surrounded by colorful lights, snowflakes, and figures within an enchanting winter-themed setting. It's a small world of cheer and wonder for all to enjoy!
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The final room features a giant light-up snowman with a “Happy Holidays” sign. Strings of lights hang from the ceiling with light-up medallion decorations featuring toys, stars, reindeer, fireworks, and more. White garlands with golden baubles and bows are throughout.

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As guests exit this room, they’ll see a light-up “Peace on Earth” sign. A group of people hold hands on an image of a globe with holly, doves, and snowflakes.

The colorful amusement park ride, reminiscent of "it's a small world," features illustrated signs depicting playful scenes and text, all surrounded by decorative lights and a shimmering water feature.
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A Disneyland-style holiday overlay transforms the colorful theme park display into cartoonish scenes featuring animals, a giraffe, and the Statue of Liberty. Vibrant text signs declare "Having Fun in the Sun" and "See Land," reminiscent of the whimsy found in "it's a small world.

The final tunnel features holiday and winter-themed postcards.

Watch our full ride POV of “it’s a small world” Holiday 2024:

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