This Day in Disney History- March 10
Welcome back to our continuing trip through the history of the Walt Disney Company. Today we are looking at the events on this day in Disney history- March 10.
March 10th featured the release of a Disney live action film, the opening of a new pool at Walt Disney World, and the launch of Disney’s official fan club! So, lets get started!
How To Play Golf Released (1944)
On this day in 1944, the Goofy short How to Play Golf was released.
In the cartoon, Goofy takes viewers through the sport of golf.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Calls Walt Disney (1955)
On this day in 1955, President Dwight D. Eisenhower called Walt Disney to congratulate him on the previous night’s Disneyland TV broadcast of “Man in Space”.
The President would even ask Walt for a copy of the program to show the generals at the Pentagon.
Return to Witch Mountain Released (1978)
On this day in 1978, Return to Witch Mountain was released.
The sequel to 1975’s Escape to Switch Mountain, the film starred Bette Davis, Christopher Lee and Kim Richards.
Volcano Pool Opens At Disney’s Polynesian Resort
On this day in 2001, the “nanea” volcano-themed pool opened at Disney’s Polynesian Resort.
The new pool replaced the resort’s original grotto pool and featured underwater music!
The Shaggy Dog Released (2006)
On this day in 2006, The Shaggy Dog was released.
In this remake of the 1959 classic, Tim Allen starred as Save Douglas, the man who eventually transforms into a Bearded Collie.
D23 Launches (2009)
On this day in 2009, Disney launched D23!
Disney’s official fan club, D23 kicked off with an all-new quarterly Disney magazine.
Tangled: Before Ever After Airs (2017)
Finally, on this day in 2017, Tangled: Before Ever After aired on the Disney channel.
The new film took place between Tangled and the short Tangled Ever After.
That concludes this day in Disney history- March 10. So, be sure to come back tomorrow to see what happens next!
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