It's a Small World: The Animated Series is an online-exclusive series inspired by the classic Disney theme park attraction. It was produced by Powerhouse Animation. Six international friends embark on unforgettable adventures traveling the globe, in a hot air balloon. The series is presented by Rosetta Stone Kids.
The theme song for this series, titled "We're on Our Merry Way", was written by Richard Sherman.
Characters[]
Maruma[]
Maruma is sporty, and can usually be seen playing local sports whenever the friends land. He is from New Zealand.
Ashley[]
She is from France and likes to look at clothes from around the world.
Luis[]
Luis is from Mexico. He enjoys trying new foods, and cooking as well as baking.
Zanele[]
Zanele is from South Africa. She enjoys the historical aspects of the places the friends visit.
Ling[]
She is from China, and has a knack for music. She claims she can play any instrument.
Harold[]
Hailing from the Netherlands, he is a skilled painter.
Wazoh[]
The friends' companion, a bluebird. He can speak English, and knows some words in Spanish.
Cameos[]
Many Disney characters have appeared in the show, and can be seen at random points in the show:
- Shanti and Mowgli (Episode 1, "A Jolly Holi Day")
- Merida (Episode 2, "Bricht and Braw")
- Stitch (Episode 3, "Let's Go Fly")
- Anna, Elsa, and Olaf (Episode 4, "Little Birds, Frost and Pine")
- Lilo, Dory, Marlin, Squirt, José, Fritz, Pierre, Michael, and Andrina (Episode 5, "Tropical Hideaway")
- Kuzco, Pacha, Donald Duck, and José Carioca (Episode 6, "Up and Down")
- Zazu, Pumbaa, and Timon (Episode 7, "One Golden Sun")
- Mulan, Mushu, Cri-Kee, and 2 Dancing Mushrooms (Episode 8, "Just One Moon")
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