JUST ANNOUNCED: Walt's Plane is making a cross-country journey to Anaheim, California, where it will be on display for fans attending D23Expo 2022. Guests can visit a specially curated exhibit called Mickey Mouse One: Walt’s Plane presented by Amazon. The exhibit will highlight the history of the plane—also known as “The Mouse”—and showcase its significance in The Walt Disney Company’s history. Walt Disney received his beloved Grumman Gulfstream-1 airplane in early 1964. The plane was used extensively to shuttle key Disney personnel between The Walt Disney Studios in Burbank, CA, and the site of the four Disney created pavilions for the 1964—1965 New York World’s Fair. Walt and his Imagineers also used the plane as they developed plans for the top-secret “Florida Project,” that would ultimately become Walt Disney World. Walt loved to use the plane for family getaways, visiting some of his favorite destinations like New Orleans and Palm Springs. Following Walt’s passing in 1966, the plane saw continued use for several decades, supporting company business travel, film promotion, and goodwill tours to children’s hospitals, before it was retired from service in 1992. For its final flight, the aircraft traveled to Walt Disney World, touching down for the last time on World Drive on October 8, 1992. The plane was then moved nearby to Disney’s Hollywood Studios where it was displayed as part of the park’s fondly remembered Studio Backlot Tour for more than 20 years. It’s the only way to fly… "Walt took delight in planning each trip, plotting the itinerary on maps in his office over his evening Scotch. When passengers arrived at the plane's home base at Lockheed Airport, he loaded their luggage aboard. During the flight, he served the drinks and supervised the galley. For years, Walt had yearned to pilot a plane, and on occasion, the company pilot, Chuck Malone, allowed Walt to take over the controls.” -Walt Disney: An American Original, by Bob Thomas
See Walt’s beloved Grumman Gulfstream-1 up close at the 2022 D23 Expo, September 9, 10 & 11, at the Anaheim Convention Center at “Mickey Mouse One: Walt’s Plane - Presented by Amazon” Heroes and Villains: The Art of the Disney Costume A captivating exhibition that immerses visitors into the world of Disney, illustrating how our understanding of its iconic characters is shaped through the artistry and creativity of its costumes. Using more than 70 original pieces, including ball gowns, sorcerers’ capes, military uniforms, tiaras, and of course glass slippers, the exhibition explores the vision, process, and craft used to create the costumes worn by some of the biggest names in entertainment. Heroes and Villains features costumes from some of Disney’s kindest heroes and toughest villains, as well as insights from designers, photographs, interactives, and a special film. Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo! There are only a few weeks left before MoPOP’s Heroes and Villains: The Art of the Disney Costume exhibition turns back into a pumpkin after Sunday, April 17. We will take a look at the "heroes" section of this exhibit first.
Grimhilde was a mysterious, cunning and icily beautiful woman who sold her body and soul to the evil spirits of the Harz mountains in exchange for the power to work black magic. She used her newfound powers and knowledge of the dark arts to enhance and maintain her beauty, hoping to always be the fairest woman in the land.
Disney Ink & Paint Ceramic Salad or Desert Plate Set '30s -40's Snow White, Pinocchio, Hyacinth Hippo with Ben Ali Gator Donald Duck with José Carioca and Panchito. $39.99
Disney Parks Ink & Paint Ceramic Salad or Dessert Plate Set '50s - '60s Cinderella with Prince Charming, Peter Pan, Flora, Fauna, and Merryweather (Sleeping Beauty), and Penguin Waiters (Mary Poppins). $39.99
Disney Parks Ink & Paint Collection Large Red Ceramic Serving Bowl $39.99 Celebrate the fine art of Disney Animation with this classic large serving bowl. A host of authentic Walt Disney Studios sketches, and colorful exterior, serve up a timeless tribute to the ''mousetro's'' legacy. See how many characters your guests can name! Magic in the details Large serving bowl Design pattern features classic Walt Disney era animated characters from the '30s - '60s Includes Snow White, Evil Queen, Pinocchio, Jiminy Cricket, Sorcerer Mickey Mouse, Hyacinth Hippo, Ben Ali Gator, Dumbo, Bambi, Donald Duck, José Carioca, Panchito, Pedro, Johnny Fedora and Alice Bluebonnet, Br'er Rabbit, Br'er Fox, Bongo, Singing Harp, Johnny Appleseed, Mr. Toad, Cinderella, Prince Charming, Alice, White Rabbit, Peter Pan, Captain Hook, Tinker Bell, Amos Mouse, Lady, Tramp, Briar Rose, Flora, Fauna, Merryweather, Pongo, Perdita, Merlin, Penguin Waiters, Baloo, and Shere Khan Part of the Disney Ink & Paint Collection The bare necessities Wash thoroughly before first use Microwave and dishwasher safe Ceramic 4 1/2'' H x 11'' Diameter Set of four drinking glasses Features classic Walt Disney era animated characters from the '40s - '60s Includes Dumbo, Alice (Alice in Wonderland), Lady and the Tramp, and Baloo (The Jungle Book) Part of the Disney Ink & Paint Collection |
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