The duration of the ride "It's a Small World" varies slightly depending on the specific Disney park, but it typically lasts around 14 to 15 minutes. For example, the Disneyland version of the ride is approximately 14 minutes long, which is about 4 minutes longer than the version at Walt Disney World. The song "It's a Small World (After All)" is played repeatedly throughout the ride, contributing to the overall experience. The ride time includes traveling through scenes with over 300 audio-animatronic dolls singing the theme song in many languages, reflecting a message of global peace and unity.

The song itself, "It's a Small World (After All)," is a relatively short, repetitive song designed to be easily translated and sung as a round, popularized by the Sherman Brothers and deeply connected to the ride's theme.