Southwest Airlines and Walt Disney World Resort have partnered together as both companies celebrate their 50th anniversaries. The airline's Boeing 737-700 will feature 50th anniversary logos of both Southwest Airlines and Walt Disney World Resort, and is emblazoned with a unique EARidescent treatment created by the Resort specifically for its milestone celebration.
The unveiling of the co-branded aircraft at the Southwest Airlines Technical Operations Hangar in HOU featured Cast Members from Walt Disney World Resort performing songs that celebrate history, as well as "The Magic is Calling," an anthem to the Walt Disney World Resort 50th anniversary. Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse joined the event to celebrate the collaboration and send the aircraft into service with its first stop at MCO.
This special promotional aircraft also brings Walt Disney World Resort branding into the interior, as overhead bins and window shades sparkle with Disney characters in the EARidescent treatment. The aircraft will fly around the Southwest system through MAR 2022.
Southwest Customers can enjoy a sneak peek of the Walt Disney World Resort 50th anniversary celebration with exclusive video on the carrier's Inflight Entertainment Portal and the Walt Disney World on-demand TV series channel. The video highlights some special moments at the resort to come throughout the 18-month anniversary celebration, and will be available onboard beginning 01OCT.
"For 50 years, Southwest has connected our Customers to the people and places that matter most. Whether a Customer is flying to visit relatives in another state, close a business deal with a client, or experience a family vacation, we are honored to be a part of those moments," said Brandy King, Director of Public Relations at 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."
"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 Claire Bilby, Senior Vice President of Disney Destinations.
"Both Walt Disney World Resort and Southwest Airlines share an incredible 50-year legacy of creating exceptional vacation experiences and treasured memories for guests."
To learn more, visit Southwest and Walt Disney World.
