Aviation enthusiasts and Disney fans can now view Walt Disney’s historic private plane at the Palm Springs Air Museum. The aircraft, nicknamed The Mouse, was used by Walt to scout locations for Disney World and travel between projects in the 1960s. After being loaned to the museum in 2022, the plane received a complete interior restoration to its 1966 condition. While initially limited to D23 Gold Members, general public access has now begun during regular museum hours. This rare opportunity allows visitors to step inside an aircraft that played a significant role in Disney’s history and legacy. The restoration work was meticulously completed by the Walt Disney Archives to ensure historical accuracy.
Key Points:
- Walt Disney’s private plane is now publicly accessible at the Palm Springs Air Museum.
- The Grumman Gulfstream I aircraft was used by Walt to scout locations for Disney World in the 1960s.
- The plane was loaned to the museum by the Walt Disney Archives in 2022.
- The interior was restored to how it appeared when Walt last flew in 1966.
- Initial interior viewings were limited to D23 Gold Members before opening to the general public.