by Donald Wood
Last updated: 9:40 AM ET, Thu November 2, 2023
Alaska Airlines teamed with Disneyland Resort in Anaheim to
launch a new themed plane that features a unique Mickey Mouse livery.
Adorned with images of Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Goofy,
Pluto, Donald Duck and Daisy Duck in Mickey’s Toontown at Disneyland Park, the
Boeing 737-800 is Alaska’s eighth livery in collaboration with Disneyland.
“It’s heartening how much our Disneyland Resort-themed
airplanes spark joy in our guests – young and young at heart,” Alaska senior
vice president Sangita Woerner said. “What makes this even more special is the
return of Mickey Mouse on an Alaska Airlines plane since he made his debut on
our fleet eight years ago.”
“Alaska’s long-standing relationship with the Disneyland
Resort has helped to create unforgettable experiences for our guests and
employees,” Woerner continued. “As a family-friendly airline, it speaks to the
care we strive to show everyday with these special touches.”
Dubbed Mickey’s Toontown Express, the custom plane is now
flying on routes across Alaska’s network. The design took artists over 400
hours and 20 days to hand-paint, and flights will offer activity books and
snack packs onboard with designs that feature Mickey Mouse and his pals, while
supplies last.
Passengers can fly the carrier’s Mickey’s Toontown Express
livery for several years before it reaches the end of its regular rotation.
Alaska’s other Disneyland-themed liveries include planes with characters from
Toy Story, Star Wars and more.
“Our relationship with Alaska Airlines is more than 25 years
strong and truly celebrates the magic of Disney,” Disneyland vice president Sybil
Crum said. “The plane’s artwork marks Alaska Airlines’ eighth transformation of
an aircraft featuring Disney artistry and exhibits the excitement and
playfulness of the re-imagined Mickey’s Toontown.”
“We’re so delighted for the opportunity to create even more
memorable experiences for our guests together,” Crum continued.
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