VIP Tickets - Walt Disney: 125 Years of Inspiration – D23 Presents A Toast to Walt’s Plane with Disney Legend Bob Gurr

Join D23 throughout 2026 for “Walt Disney: 125 Years of Inspiration,” a series of D23-hosted events honoring Walt’s 125th birthday by celebrating places and topics that inspired Walt’s own creativity—and in turn continue to influence and inspire new creative endeavors today!

The high-flying kick-off for “Walt Disney: 125 Years of Inspiration” will be “A Toast to Walt’s Plane” on Saturday, May 2, at the Palm Springs Air Museum, celebrating the ongoing restoration of Mickey Mouse One (aka Walt’s company plane)—including a look at the newly restored interior of the aircraft. Guests will enjoy a deep-dive presentation into Walt’s travels on the plane from the Walt Disney Archives featuring Disney Legend Bob Gurr (a frequent flyer on Walt’s plane), as well as hear about the interior restoration process from the museum team who dedicated countless hours to honoring its legacy. Both panel-only ticket holders and VIP ticket holders can look at archival items at the museum and take photos in front of the exterior of Walt’s plane.

Looking for a deeper journey aboard Walt’s plane? A limited number of VIP tickets will be available, which will include the rare opportunity to be among the first to go inside Walt’s plane to glimpse the recent restorative efforts and snap a photo. Due to the delicate and historical nature of the plane, this will be an infrequent opportunity only available during special occasions such as this and not included in regular event admission. The VIP tickets will be the only ticket type to include going inside Mickey Mouse One!

See below for more ticket information, and stay tuned for more events celebrating “Walt Disney: 125 Years of Inspiration” throughout 2026!

VIP Ticket: Panel & A Look inside Walt’s Plane

The VIP ticket includes:

• Be among the first group to look inside and snap a pic of the newly restored interior of Walt Disney’s company plane, a Grumman Gulfstream I known as Mickey Mouse One. *This special opportunity will only be available for special experiences such as this, and is not a standard offering at the Museum.


• Reception with passed appetizers, lemonade, and fruit punch.


• A discussion on Walt’s plane with the Walt Disney Archives and Disney Legend Bob Gurr (who was a frequent flyer on Walt’s plane); plus, hear from the Palm Springs Air Museum staff on the ongoing interior restoration process.


• A limited-release, event-themed lapel pin, modeled after the logo from Mickey Mouse One, plus a postcard featuring the interior of the plane—which is a reproduction of a souvenir offered to plane passengers.


• Event exclusive credential.


• Opportunity to snap photos of the outside of Walt’s plane.


• Age Restriction: Please note that due to the delicate and historical nature of the aircraft, the VIP ticket is only available to guests 18 years of age or older.

Note: Entering Walt’s plane requires the ability to utilize a flight of stairs with four (4) steps into a confined space within the cabin of the aircraft.

You are advised to carefully read the details of the tour itinerary before purchasing a tour ticket. Neither our staff nor our contractors may physically assist guests who need or may need assistance during the tour or with respect to any aspect of the tour. All guests are strongly encouraged to consult with their personal physician before purchasing a ticket for the tour. Please contact us about specific tour itinerary questions at [email protected].

VIP Ticket Itinerary:

• 4:15 p.m. PT: VIP ticket check-in begins.


• 4:30-6 p.m. PT: VIP reception begins.
  
  
  
  • Get a first-ever look and snap a photo inside the newly restored interior of Walt’s private plane!
  
  
  
  

*The interior is available exclusively to VIP ticket holders and is a rare experience not part of Palm Springs Air Museum’s general admission!

• Tray-passed appetizers and non-alcoholic beverages.


• Stop by their table in the event hangar and chat with a Cast Member from Cotino^® to learn more about the Storyliving by Disney community in the Greater Palm Springs area.

• 6-6:30 p.m. PT: While the general admission ticketed guests enter, enjoy the display of archival items from Walt’s plane and snap photos of the exterior!


• 6:30-8 p.m. PT: Special presentation on Walt’s plane from the Walt Disney Archives and Disney Legend Bob Gurr, as well as a talk with the Palm Springs Air Museum staff on the interior restoration.


• 8-9 p.m. PT: Following the presentation...
  
  
  
  • Dessert (Jell-O with whipped cream, a nod to one of Walt’s all-time favorite desserts!)
  
  
  • Additional time to mingle, take photos of the exterior of the plane, and look at the Palm Springs Air Museum’s display of archival items from Walt’s plane.
  
  
  • Additional time to stop and chat with a Cast Member from Cotino^®, to learn more about the Storyliving by Disney community in the Greater Palm Springs area.
  
  
  
  

DETAILS

About the Palm Springs Air Museum

The Palm Springs Air Museum is home to one of the world’s largest collections of static and flyable aircraft from the mid-20th century through the 21st century. The museum features five air-conditioned hangars (totaling 91,000 square feet) and over 75 aircraft and helicopters, providing visitors of all ages a look into flight history from the last 100 years.

About Cotino© – Storliving by Disney’s Rancho Mirage community

Storyliving by Disney new home communities are infused with the imagination of Walt Disney Imagineers and managed by Disney Cast Members with the simple notion of bringing people together. Communities are placed intentionally in cities across the United States in locales where people dream of living. The first community, Cotino^® community, is located in Rancho Mirage, California, in the Greater Palm Springs area. This desert paradise features incredible amenities, including its crown jewel Cotino^® Bay—a crystalline lagoon built with Crystal Lagoons® technology showcasing the clearest turquoise waters.

NOTES

Ticketing Terms and Conditions:

• D23 Gold Members may reserve a VIP ticket for themselves and up to one (1) guest(s) for this event.


• D23 Gold or General Members may reserve a panel-only ticket for themselves and up to three (3) guest(s) for this event.


• Each attendee, including the D23 Member and their guest(s), must possess a valid, individual event ticket to be admitted.


• Ticket quantities are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.


• To reserve tickets, D23 Members must log in using their valid D23 Member account credentials and assign a legal first and last name for each guest’s ticket.
  
  
  
  • Tickets are non-transferable and must be used by the individual(s) named at the time of purchase. D23 Members and each of their guests over the age of 18 may be required to show a valid government-issued ID matching the name on their ticket.
  
  
  
  

Age Requirements:

• VIP Ticket:
  
  
  
  • Due to the historical nature of the plane, guests must be at least 18 years of age or older for VIP admission, which includes the opportunity to enter the interior of the plane.
  
  
  
  


• Panel-Only Ticket:
  
  
  
  • All guests under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian, who must also possess a valid event ticket.
  
  
  • Children under the age of 3 may attend without a ticket but must be accompanied at all times by a parent or legal guardian with a valid event ticket.
  
  
  • Children under the age of 3 may attend without a ticket, but must lap-sit due to limited capacity and be accompanied at all times by a parent or legal guardian with a valid event ticket. Only children with a valid event ticket will receive event gifts, giveaways, and concession vouchers.
  
  
  
  

Entry Requirements:

• All D23 Members must present a valid D23 Membership card (physical or digital via the D23 App) along with a valid event ticket at check-in.


• D23 Members and each of their guests over the age of 18 may be required to show a valid government-issued ID matching the name on their ticket.


• Failure to present a valid membership card, a corresponding ticket, and a valid government-issued ID matching the name on their ticket may result in denial of admission without refund or further obligation by D23.

Event Conduct and Restrictions:

• Unauthorized video or audio recording of any kind during the presentation and/or screening is strictly prohibited.


• D23 reserves the right to deny admission or remove any individual who fails to comply with event rules, disrupts the event, or violates the terms and conditions of participation.


• To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience, all D23 Members and guests attending this D23 event are expected to adhere to the stated Disney rules (as applicable, and, including without limitation, with respect to Guest Courtesy Policies) found here.

Any ticketed Members or their guests who do not personally attend the event, forfeit their place, as well as all experiences, benefits, and gifts associated with the event. D23 Members must be present or guests will not gain admittance to the event.

All D23 events are subject to change without notice. All ticket sales are final. There are strictly no cancellations or refunds regardless of reason (including, without limitation, due to illness, change in travel plans, etc.) and tickets are not transferable.

PLEASE BE ADVISED: Permission to Film/Photograph/Record:

Disney Worldwide Services, Inc., and its parent, affiliated, and subsidiary companies (collectively, “Disney”), and its vendors, contractors, agents and/or assigns (collectively with Disney, “Producer”), may be taking photos, filming and/or making other recordings at this location during the event you will be attending. By entering the premises for the event, for yourself and on behalf of any children accompanying you, you: (i) irrevocably consent to and authorize Producer to photograph you, make audio and/or video recordings of you in whatever medium, and use such photographs and recordings for all purposes (including advertising and promotions) in all media, now known or hereafter devised, worldwide, in perpetuity, and in any language without notice, attribution, permission or payment; and (ii) acknowledge all such photographs and/or recordings will be the sole property of Disney.