Disney's 'Small World' gets bigger

Published: Nov. 10, 2007 at 10:42 AM

ANAHEIM, Calif., Nov. 10 (UPI) -- Disneyland is widening its classic "It's a Small World" ride in Anaheim, Calif., to prevent heavy-riding boats from bottoming out, the Los Angeles Times said.

Officials at the South California amusement park said fiberglass buildup from years of patching -- not overweight riders -- is causing boats to become lodged at two spots in the 41-year-old ride, near the Canadian Mounties and Scandinavian geese, the newspaper said.

The ride will close for 10 months to enable repairs, allowing Disneyland to also give "It's a Small World" a makeover.

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