The D23 Expo, one of the biggest events for Disney news, sneak peeks, and more, is just around the corner!

This year’s Expo is taking place in Anaheim, California from September 9th through 11th and we’ve already gotten SO much information about what guests can expect from this year’s offerings. We’ve gotten details about the new immersive experiences coming to the expo, as well as an exclusive concert at the event, and more. Now, D23 has shared details about a special exhibit that will be available featuring an iconic item from Walt Disney’s history.
Walt Disney’s Grumman Gulfstream I plane is crossing the country to be displayed at the D23 Expo. The exterior of the plane has been restored by D23, the Walt Disney Archives, and Amazon (one of the sponsors of the D23 Expo). The “specially-curated” exhibit, called Mickey Mouse One: Walt’s Plane presented by Amazon, will be located in the Arena of the Anaheim Convention Center.

The plane will be on display with never-before-exhibited items like “a customized instrument panel originally located near Walt’s favorite onboard seat that allowed him to monitor flight conditions; a telephone handset that gave Walt a direct line of communication to the pilot in the cockpit; a flight bag featuring an image of Mickey Mouse sitting on the tail of the iconic plane; and more.”

This is the first time the plane will be on the west coast since 1992. Since then, it’s been located at what is now Disney’s Hollywood Studios and was a part of the no-longer-offered Studio Backlot Tour. During its time servicing The Walt Disney Company, this iconic plane, referred to as “The Mouse” flew 20,000 hours and transported 83,000 people over 28 years before it was grounded. This plane is the one that Walt Disney would use to fly back and forth between California and Florida as he developed the idea for what would become Walt Disney World.

The D23 Expo is sold out, but guests will still be able to experience parts of it thanks to the event’s Livestream.

If you’re heading to the D23 Expo this year, the event now has an app you can download to make your experience easier. And, we’ve rounded up some of the biggest panels announced for this year, so make sure to check those out if you’ll be there. As always, make sure to stay tuned to AllEars for the latest Disney news and information!
Click here to see a sneak peek at the D23 Expo merchandise!
Join the AllEars.net Newsletter to stay on top of ALL the breaking Disney News! You'll also get access to AllEars tips, reviews, trivia, and MORE! Click here to Subscribe!

Are you heading to the D23 Expo? Let us know in the comments!
Trending Now
TSA just banned an essential travel item from checked luggage!
Believe it or not, it is possible to make a day at EPCOT even better!
Don't forget about this change coming up for Disney World hotel guests!
Six Flags has just announced that they're CLOSING on of their theme parks entirely this...
If you adore Butterbeer from Harry Potter as much as we do, these TWO new...
These Disneyland attractions will be closed for part of or all of May.
Each week, we search high and low for the best Disney deals on Amazon. Wanna...
We're sharing the hottest deals on LEGO sets on Amazon!
Need a new Disney tee? Get to Amazon NOW!
Only true Disney adults are packing these items for their Disney World trips!
By unanimous vote, the proposed Sunshine Corridor study is now fully funded.
The best upgrades available for Disney Cruise Line Passengers.
Epic Universe is amazing…but it does have a couple of flaws.
Here are a couple of things you'll want to get yourself because every Disney Adult...
We spotted three brand-new Disney Loungefly bags online, and one of them is already selling...
Every Disney adult is going to Amazon to buy their Disney park day shoes!
Let's talk about why every Disney Adult is buying an Oura Ring from Target right...
Many Disney guests don't realize they're breaking these rules.
These might be weird buys, but we aren't kidding when we say you'll need them...
A Universal x Minecraft experience is HERE!