This Week in Disney History: March 1-7

March 3, 1995 - The Indiana Jones Adventure opens at Disneyland Park
An ancient temple has been discovered deep inside Adventureland, tempting those who dare enter with eternal youth and earthly riches. As you board your transport and venture into the Temple of the Forbidden Eye, remember two things: don't look into the eyes of Mara, and watch out for anything that slithers. Catapulting riders into the action-packed Indiana Jones film series, this was the third attraction in the long-standing collaboration between Disney Imagineers and George Lucas, which began with Captain EO and Star Tours. For more on Indy's 15th anniversary at Disneyland Park, read the February 25 issue of the Disneyland Resort Line.

March 1, 1996 - Disney's Hilton Head Island Resort opens
A six-hour drive up the Atlantic coast from the Walt Disney World Resort, Disney's Hilton Head Island Resort in South Carolina was the first Disney Vacation Club property built outside of Florida. Styled after a 1940s hunting and fishing lodge, the resort lies on a secluded island in Shelter Cove Harbour, draped by hundred year-old live oak trees. When not enjoying the natural beauty of the resort and partaking in swimming, fishing, and campfires, Members and Guests can hop on a shuttle to Disney's private Beach House on the Atlantic shore for more laid-back fun in the sun.

March 1:
1924 - "Alice's Day at Sea," the first Alice Comedy, debuts
1996 - Walt Disney World officials dedicate the Disney Institute
1999 - Maharajah Jungle Trek debuts at Disney's Animal Kingdom

March 2:
1976 - Magic Kingdom Park welcomes its 50 millionth guest (remember... Magic Kingdom opened in October of 1971)
1976 - The Fort Wilderness Kennel opens at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground
2009 - Ceremony marking the start of construction on the Disney Dream, third Disney Cruise Line ship, takes place at the Meyer Werft shipyards in Papenburg, Germany

March 3:
1995 - Walt Disney Pictures releases Man of the House

March 4:
1989 - The animated series "Chip 'n' Dale Rescue Rangers" debuts on Disney Channel
2007 - Muppet Mobile Labs, an interactive audio-animatronic demonstration featuring Dr. Bunsen Honeydew and Beaker, debuts at Disney's California Adventure Park

March 5:
1983 - Journey into Imagination, the attraction starring Figment and Dreamfinder, opens at Epcot
1991 - "Avonlea" debuts on Disney Channel

March 6:
1980 - "Kraft Salutes Disneyland's 25th Anniversary," featuring Danny Kaye, Annette Funicello and Michael Jackson, airs on television

March 7:
2008 - Disney Legend Bob Gurr receives a window on Main Street, U.S.A. at Disneyland Park

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