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Amusement park ride · Anaheim ·
Gentle boat ride celebrating global cultures with iconic song
Gentle boat ride celebrating global cultures with iconic song
"This iconic, old-school attraction with 300 animatronic dolls goes all out for the holidays, and you don’t even need to ride it to feel the cheer—the 50,000 exterior lights flicker on every day at 5 p.m." - Mae Hamilton Mae Hamilton Mae Hamilton is a digital editor covering hotels and lifestyle news at Travel + Leisure. Her work has previously appeared in Afar, The Points Guy, and Variety. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"A long-running, peaceful boat attraction cherished for its multicultural tableaux; it has been updated over the years to include contemporary character additions such as Lilo and Stitch in the Pacific Islands section and Miguel and Dante from Coco in the Mexico portion, reinforcing its role as an inclusive, multigenerational touchstone." - Rachel Chang Rachel Chang Rachel Chang is a travel and pop culture journalist who contributes to Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Lonely Planet, and more. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"A gentle boat ride featuring a contagious, uplifting tune and timeless appeal; originally debuted at the 1964–1965 New York World's Fair and overseen by Walt Disney, with music by Richard and Robert Sherman, making it a classic that endures across generations." - Elizabeth Rhodes Elizabeth Rhodes Elizabeth Rhodes is a senior editor at Travel + Leisure, covering everything from luxury hotels to theme parks to must-pack travel products. Originally from South Carolina, Elizabeth moved to New York City from London, where she started her career as a travel blogger and writer. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"The iconic waterside facade and its surrounding area often serve as the starting point for the champion cavalcade at the California resort; areas near this attraction fill up quickly, so guests are advised to arrive when the park opens and stake out curbside spots well in advance (Waldman recommends as much as four hours before the cavalcade). If you prefer less waiting, choose a spot a bit farther away—Waldman suggests finding space between nearby landmarks at least two hours before the procession." - Carly Caramanna Carly Caramanna Carly Caramanna is a theme park and travel journalist who has spent her professional career in New York City, Nashville, and Los Angeles. Her work has appeared in Travel + Leisure, Yahoo Lifestyle, Insider, The Points Guy, and more. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"This classic, family-friendly boat attraction offers a useful viewing location for the seasonal fireworks and projection show: it typically provides a bit more space for families with small children and a distinct vantage point for the show's projections." - Carly Caramanna Carly Caramanna Carly Caramanna is a theme park and travel journalist who has spent her professional career in New York City, Nashville, and Los Angeles. Her work has appeared in Travel + Leisure, Yahoo Lifestyle, Insider, The Points Guy, and more. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
