ORLANDO, Fla. — Walt Disney’s plane will be restored and put on display at this year’s D23 Expo, the company announced Thursday.
What You Need To Know
- Walt Disney's Grumman Gulfstream I plane will be restored and then put on display at the D23 Expo
- The plane was used by Walt Disney to survey land in Central Florida
- The restored aircraft will be part of a new exhibit called "Mickey Mouse One: Walt's Plane"
The plane will part of a new exhibit called “Mickey Mouse One: Walt’s Plane” presented by Amazon.
The Grumman Gulfstream I was used by Walt Disney and his team to survey property for what would become Walt Disney World. The aircraft has been kept from the public eye for years, but it was previously part of the Studio Backlot Tour at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
In recent years, the plane has been housed in a backstage area of Disney World near Disney’s Animal Kingdom.
D23 and the Walt Disney Archives are working with Amazon, the new D23 Expo Platinum sponsor, to restore the plane.
With Thursday’s announcement, Disney D23 Twitter account shared a video that included vintage photos of the plane as well as footage of crews working on it.
The D23 Expo is currently scheduled for Sept. 9, 10 and 11 at the Anaheim Convention Center. The three-day fan convention includes presentations and panels covering all things Disney—from the theme parks to the movies.
Tickets for the event will go on sale Jan. 20, however, D23 Gold Members who are Visa cardholders will be able to purchase tickets starting Jan. 19.
For more information, visit d23expo.com.
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