Disney estimates that shortening the holiday changeover for Disneyland’s “it’s a small world” gives 74,000 more guests a chance to ride. The figure describes added opportunity, not a count of guests who actually rode.
The conversion was reduced from 18 days to 14 last year, the Los Angeles Times reported after a backstage visit and interview with Disneyland’s director of entertainment tech services, David Miller. Miller provided the estimate for the four days saved.
The Times reported that the team changed crew schedules and moved some seasonal pieces closer to where they are used. The adjustments cut the work needed to move decorations around the attraction’s older sets.
“it’s a small world” Holiday returns November 13. The seasonal version adds holiday music and decorations to the Fantasyland boat ride.