This Day in Disney History: December 10
Welcome back to our journey though the history of the Walt Disney Company! Today we are looking back at the events on this day in Disney history- December 10.
December 10th featured the release of an award winning Disney short, an agreement regarding a new Disney Park, and the re-opening of a classic Epcot attraction. Let’s dive into it!
Donald’s Ostrich Released (1937)
On this day in 1937, the Donald Duck cartoon Donald’s Ostrich was released.
Written by Carl Barks, the short tells the story of Donald’s life as a train station agent. When an ostrich breaks free of her shipping crate, she begins eating everything around her.
It’s Tough to be a Bird Debuts (1969)
On this day in 1969, the Disney short It’s Tough to be a Bird was released.
The short was directed by Ward Kimball and featured a mix of animation and live-action. Featuring Kimball’s signature style, the cartoon tells the story of how winged creatures have contributed to human culture.
The cartoon would eventually win an Academy Award for Best Cartoon Subject.
Living with the Land Opens (1993)
On this day in 1993, Epcot’s Listen to the Land re-opened as Living with the Land.
During the refurbishment, the titular Listen to the Land song and Symphony of the Seed scene were removed. At this time, the attraction also received a new finale.
Disney Signs Agreement with Hong Kong (1999)
Finally, on this day in 1999, an official agreement was signed between the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government and Disney regarding the building and operation of Hong Kong Disneyland.
Hong Kong Disneyland would eventually open in 2005.
That’s all for today! Thank you for reading this day in Disney history- December 10. Come back tomorrow to see what happens on another magical day!