Southwest Airlines painted Disney characters on one of its planes to celebrate the 50th anniversary of both the airline and Walt Disney World

Taylor RainsSep 29, 2021, 21:23 IST

Southwest Airlines and Walt Disney World's commemorative aircraftStephen M. Keller/Southwest Airlines

Southwest Airlines and Walt Disney World Resort teamed up to create an iconic 50th-anniversary aircraft livery.
The plane features both company's 50th-anniversary logos and is finished with an "EARidescent treatment."

Southwest Airlines and Walt Disney World Resort unveiled a special co-branded aircraft livery on Tuesday to celebrate the 50th anniversaries of both companies.

Southwest Airlines and Walt Disney World's commemorative aircraft Stephen M. Keller/Southwest Airlines

The Boeing 737-700 aircraft features the 50th-anniversary logos for both Southwest and Disney and has been emblazoned with a specially-made "EARidescent treatment," giving the plane a brilliant sheen.

Southwest Airlines and Walt Disney World's commemorative aircraft Stephen M. Keller/Southwest Airlines

The Boeing 737-700 aircraft features the 50th-anniversary logos for both Southwest and Disney and has been emblazoned with a specially-made "EARidescent treatment," giving the plane a brilliant sheen.

Disney was also brought inside the cabin of the aircraft. The window shades are lined with beloved characters like Woody...

Woody on window shade Stephen M. Keller/Southwest Airlines

Donald Duck...

Donald Duck on window shade Stephen M. Keller/Southwest Airlines

Minnie...

Minnie Mouse on window shade Stephen M. Keller/Southwest Airlines

and Mickey Mouse.

Mickey Mouse on window shade Stephen M. Keller/Southwest Airlines

The overhead bins also sparkle with both company's 50th-anniversary logos.

Overhead bins with both 50th-anniversary logos Stephen M. Keller/Southwest Airlines

The aircraft debuted at Southwest's Technical Operations Hangar at Houston's William P. Hobby International Airport. Mickey and Minnie joined the celebration to send the aircraft off on its first journey to Orlando International Airport.

Mickey Mouse with commemorative aircraft Stephen M. Keller/Southwest Airlines

The aircraft debuted at Southwest's Technical Operations Hangar at Houston's William P. Hobby International Airport. Mickey and Minnie joined the celebration to send the aircraft off on its first journey to Orlando International Airport.

The 50th-anniversary aircraft will fly around the Southwest system through March 22 and fans are encouraged to track the plane's tail number, N954WN.

Aircraft tail number N954WN Stephen M. Keller/Southwest Airlines

"Celebrating 50 years of making memories during our shared milestone anniversary is at the heart of this magical collaboration with the Walt Disney World Resort," said Southwest's Director of Public Relations Brandy King.

Southwest Heart Stephen M. Keller/Southwest Airlines

"Celebrating 50 years of making memories during our shared milestone anniversary is at the heart of this magical collaboration with the Walt Disney World Resort," said Southwest's Director of Public Relations Brandy King.

"As Walt Disney World Resort kicks off The World's Most Magical Celebration commemorating our 50th anniversary, we are thrilled to bring even more magic to guests' vacations and to the sky with the help of our friends at Southwest," said Senior Vice President of Disney Destinations Claire Bilby.

Southwest Airlines and Walt Disney World's commemorative aircraft Stephen M. Keller/Southwest Airlines

"As Walt Disney World Resort kicks off The World's Most Magical Celebration commemorating our 50th anniversary, we are thrilled to bring even more magic to guests' vacations and to the sky with the help of our friends at Southwest," said Senior Vice President of Disney Destinations Claire Bilby.

As part of the celebration, Southwest is running a "50 Days of Giveaways" sweepstakes that will award each winner a vacation package to visit the Walt Disney World in Orlando.

Minnie Mouse with the aircraft Stephen M. Keller/Southwest Airlines

As part of the celebration, Southwest is running a "50 Days of Giveaways" sweepstakes that will award each winner a vacation package to visit the Walt Disney World in Orlando.

Southwest Airlines turned 50 on June 18 and Walt Disney World's 18-month anniversary celebration begins on October 1.

Southwest Airlines and Walt Disney World's commemorative aircraft Stephen M. Keller/Southwest Airlines

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Southwest Airlines painted Disney characters on one of its planes to celebrate the 50th anniversary of both the airline and Walt Disney World

Southwest Airlines and Walt Disney World Resort unveiled a special co-branded aircraft livery on Tuesday to celebrate the 50th anniversaries of both companies.

The Boeing 737-700 aircraft features the 50th-anniversary logos for both Southwest and Disney and has been emblazoned with a specially-made "EARidescent treatment," giving the plane a brilliant sheen.

Disney was also brought inside the cabin of the aircraft. The window shades are lined with beloved characters like Woody...

Donald Duck...

Minnie...

and Mickey Mouse.

The overhead bins also sparkle with both company's 50th-anniversary logos.

The aircraft debuted at Southwest's Technical Operations Hangar at Houston's William P. Hobby International Airport. Mickey and Minnie joined the celebration to send the aircraft off on its first journey to Orlando International Airport.

The 50th-anniversary aircraft will fly around the Southwest system through March 22 and fans are encouraged to track the plane's tail number, N954WN.

"Celebrating 50 years of making memories during our shared milestone anniversary is at the heart of this magical collaboration with the Walt Disney World Resort," said Southwest's Director of Public Relations Brandy King.

"As Walt Disney World Resort kicks off The World's Most Magical Celebration commemorating our 50th anniversary, we are thrilled to bring even more magic to guests' vacations and to the sky with the help of our friends at Southwest," said Senior Vice President of Disney Destinations Claire Bilby.

As part of the celebration, Southwest is running a "50 Days of Giveaways" sweepstakes that will award each winner a vacation package to visit the Walt Disney World in Orlando.

Southwest Airlines turned 50 on June 18 and Walt Disney World's 18-month anniversary celebration begins on October 1.