This Day in Disney History- March 21
Welcome back to our continuing tour through Disney’s past. Today we are looking at the events on this day in Disney history- March 21.
March 21st featured the opening of the Lake Buena Vista Shopping Village, the debut of a new Broadway production, and the release of the 50th Silly Symphony! So, let’s get going!


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Golden Touch Released (1935)
On this day in 1935, The Golden Touch was released.


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Directed by Walt Disney, the 50th Silly Symphony told the story of King Midas, whose wish to turn everything he touches to gold is granted.
The Biscuit Eater Released (1972)
On this day in 1972, The Biscuit Eater was released.


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Based on a novel by James H. Street, the film told the story of two Georgia boys who overcome their racial differences and befriend a German Wirehaired Pointer.
The Lake Buena Vista Shopping Village Opens (1975)
On this day in 1975, the Lake Buena Vista Shopping Village opened.


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A precursor to Downtown Disney and Disney Springs, the shopping village was promoted as a “restful shopping atmosphere similar to a New England seaside village”.
The Happiest Balloon on Earth Takes Flight (2006)
On this day in 2006, the Happiest Balloon on Earth took flight.


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The 100-foot tall Mickey Mouse balloon would also be known as Ear Force One. It was created as part of Disneyland’s 50th anniversary celebration.
Frozen- The Broadway Musical Opens (2018)
On this day in 2018, Frozen- The Broadway Musical officially opened.


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Premiering in the St. James Theatre, the show starred Patti Murin as Anna and Caissie Levy as Elsa.
Disney’s All-Star Movies Reopens (2021)
Finally, on this day in 2021, Cast Members celebrated the reopening of Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort.


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The resort had been shut down since March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
That concludes this day in Disney history- March 21. So, be sure to come back tomorrow to see what happens next!


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