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“it’s a small world” Prop Stolen in Plain Sight, Guest Reports

The image shows the exterior of the "It's a Small World" ride at Disneyland. The facade features a whimsical design with various geometric shapes, international dolls, and clock elements, including large numbers and animated characters moving around.
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“it’s a small world” is a classic and beloved attraction found in various Disney parks around the world. This enchanting ride takes guests on a whimsical boat journey through different regions, celebrating unity, diversity, and the beauty of different cultures coming together.

As visitors glide along the gentle waterways, they are treated to a colorful and musical showcase of animatronic dolls representing children from all corners of the globe, dressed in traditional attire and singing the iconic song “it’s a small world.”

Due to the popularity and history associated with this attraction, fans are quick to notice if anything has been altered or changed. Unfortunately for fans visiting the Disneyland Resort location, it seems that one ride element has mysteriously disappeared. Some fans fear that this prop was in fact stolen.

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Missing! Fans Discuss Missing Prop

Right now, Disneyland Resort is celebrating Pixar Fest, a summerlong festival that honors the contributions that Pixar has made to The Walt Disney Company. In addition to special parades, character meets and greets, merchandise, and meet and greets, Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park have also become adorned with props of the Pizza Planet truck.

The Pizza Planet truck is a known symbol of Pixar movies, and fans greatly enjoy finding them hidden around the parks during Pixar Fest. One of the trucks was hidden in “it’s a small world.”

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However, in a mysterious turn of events, this Pizza Planet truck has gone missing. Fans are left wondering if it was stolen by a greedy guest riding the ride. One guest shared:

“Someone might have stolen the Pizza Planet truck from It’s A Small World. It’s definitely gone and you can still see the glue”

Someone might have stolen the Pizza Planet truck from It’s A Small World. It’s definitely gone and you can still see the glue
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Fans Come to Shocking Conclusions

While some fans feel certain that the Pizza Trucks have been stolen, others believe that it must have been taken away by Disney cast members. One guest shares:

“Pretty sure this is a case of two different departments doing things on two different timelines based on two different work orders:

Work Order #1: Department: Props and Set Dressing: Remove Pizza Planet Prop from current location and reinstall at new location (or bring to shop for refurbishment, or whatever)

Work Order #2: Department: Paint and Scenery: Sand and Touch-up paint where Pizza Planet Prop was removed.”

For now, the case of the missing Pizza Planet truck will remain a mystery. This is not the only scandal to have rocked this attraction, as this year’s naked streaker in this ride also made headlines. Hopefully, there will be no more chaos for “it’s a small world.”

About Eva Miller

Eva was born and raised in the beautiful state of Oregon but has since relocated and lives in New York City. Since she was young, Eva has loved to perform in musicals, especially Disney ones! Through performing, Disney’s music became the soundtrack of her childhood. Today, Eva loves to write about all the exciting happenings for the Walt Disney Company. In her free time, Eva loves to travel, spend time in nature, and go to Broadway shows. Her favorite Disney movie is 'Lilo and Stitch,' and her favorite Park is Disney's Animal Kingdom.