D23 Announces Event with Bob Gurr and Walt's Plane

D23 Announces Event with Bob Gurr and Walt’s Plane

April 9, 2026

D23 is celebrating the upcoming 125th birthday of Walt Disney. As a part of this celebration, it is hosting a variety of events. These events will celebrate places and topics that inspired Walt Disney’s creativity. One of these things was Walt’s plane, which is at the Palm Springs Air Museum. Walt Disney: 125 Years of Inspiration – D23 Presents A Toast to Walt’s Plane with Disney Legend Bob Gurr will take place at the museum on May 2nd. As can be seen in the title, Disney Legend Bob Gurr will also be on hand for this special event. The event will include a look at the history of the plane, memories from Bob Gurr, and the museum will share information about the restoration of the interior of the plane. Attendees will also get the chance to see archival materials at the museum, along with the chance for a photo outside of the plane. Those with VIP tickets can also get the chance to go inside the plane, also known as Mickey Mouse One.

Tickets for this very special event will go on sale on April 10, 2026, at 10:00 AM PT on the D23 website. Specifics can be found below!

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Walt Disney: 125 Years of Inspiration – D23 Presents A Toast to Walt’s Plane with Disney Legend Bob Gurr
Saturday, May 2, 2026 4:30 p.m. VIP tickets 6:30 p.m. Panel-Only tickets
Palm Springs Air Museum
745 N. Gene Autry Trail
Palm Springs, CA 92262
VIP – Gold Member: $159 (+$3 processing fee) per ticket.
Panel-Only – Gold Member: $62 (+$3 processing fee)
Panel-Only – General Member: $65 (+$3 processing fee)
Tickets go on sale on Friday, April 10 (10 a.m. PT / 1 p.m. ET) in the link provided for Gold Members and Friday, April 10 (11 a.m. PT / 2 p.m. ET) for General Members.
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 onlyavailable 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 GuestRelations@D23.com.
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.
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Panel-Only Ticket
A discussion on Walt’s plane with the Walt Disney Archives and Disney Legend Bob Gurr, plus hear from the Palm Springs Air Museum staff on the interior restoration process.
A limited-release event-themed lapel pin, modeled after the logo from Mickey Mouse One (Walt’s company plane)—plus a postcard featuring the interior of the plane, which is a reproduction of an in-flight amenity once offered to passengers.
Event exclusive credential.
Opportunity to snap photos of the outside Walt’s plane.
*Please note: Entering the interior of the aircraft is only available to VIP ticket holders due to the capacity and the delicate and historical nature of the plane’s interior. This is for smaller capacity groups on rare occasions and will not be a standard museum admission offering.
Panel-only ticket itinerary:
6:10 p.m. PT: Check-in for panel-only tickets begin.
6:30-8 p.m. PT:
Special presentation on Walt’s plane from the Walt Disney Archives with Disney Legend Bob Gurr (who was a frequent flyer on Walt’s plane), 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!)
Time to mingle, take photos of the exterior of the plane, and look at the Palm Spring Air Museum’s display of archival items from Walt’s plane.
Stop by their table in the event space and chat with a Cast Member from Cotino^®, to learn more about the Storyliving by Disney community in the Greater Palm Springs area.
Age Requirements: Attendees 3 years of age and up are welcome to purchase a panel-only ticket (guests under 3 can attend without a ticket, but must lap-sit). The VIP ticket is only available for ages 18 years and up.
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