They parade for the riders to the instrumental toy soldier version of the ride's titular theme song. He is a wacky cuckoo clock with a smiling face (which resembles circle-shape with glasses on in all versions of the ride except the Disneyland Paris version, which is a sun on one half and a moon on the other) rocking to the ticking sound he makes.Įvery fifteen minutes, he opens his base doors and a squad of dolls dressed like they are from around the world come out. 2.4 It's a Small World: The Animated Series.© 2023 Portal München Betriebs GmbH & Co. Night watchman call from Richard Wagner's Meistersinger von Nürnberg Wohlauf Kameraden auf's Pferd, auf's Pferd.The Glockenspiel (a Carillon) has a program all year round which is enticing to tourists and residents. In 2007, it was refurbished, cleaned and retuned for the first time in almost 100 years.The Glockenspiel in the New City Hall consists of a total of 43 bells.More facts about the Glockenspiel on Marienplatz

After a severe plague epidemic, the barrel makers are said to have been the first to venture out into the streets again, dancing to amuse the plague-stricken population. The lower floor shows the Schäffler dance. The Bavarian knight triumphed over his opponent from Lorraine. In honor of the bride and groom, a jousting tournament took place on Marienplatz. The Glockenspiel in the City Hall tower shows two events from Munich's city history: First, the wedding of Duke Wilhelm V and Renate of Lorraine, celebrated in February 1568.

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