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Southwest Airlines has part- nered with Disney World to share the brand of a Boeing 737 700 for its 50th anniversary. The plane has been painted with the Southwest Airlines and Walt Disney World Resort 50th anniversary logos and has a special interior. Southwest is also giving away a free trip to Disney World for four people every day for the next 50 days.
Southwest Airlines and Disney World are celebrating their 50th anniversary this year and have teamed up for a special com- memorative plane to mark the occa- sion. A Boeing 737700 (N954WN) was adorned with 50th anniversary logos from both compa- nies and redesigned with a Disney interior. Brandy King, Director of Public Relations for Southwest Airlines, said:
"Celebrating 50 years of memo- ries during our joint milestone is at the heart of this magical collabora- tion with Walt Disney World Resort."
The amazing opening ceremo- ny took place in the Southwest Airlines Technical Operations Hangar at William P. Hobby International Airport. Artists at Walt Disney World Resort played classic songs for the occasion, and even Mickey Mouse and
Minnie
Mouse appeared.
The redesigned aircraft's first stop will be Orlando International Airport, home to the Walt Disney World Resort. The aircraft will oper- ate on the Southwest route network through March 2022. Claire Bilby, Disney's Senior Vice President of Destinations, said:
"When Walt Disney World Resort opens the world's most mag- ical 50th anniver- sary celebration, we are delighted."
add
more magic to the world with the help of our friends at Southwest To take guests on vacation and to heaven. "
In addition to its striking paintwork, the Boeing 737 700 has received an extensive inte- rior makeover. Various Disney characters, including favorites like Donald Duck, Bambi and Flounder, have been added to the blinds and over- head compart- ments in the Disney "EARidescent" style. 4,444 Southwest cus-
tomers
can also view exclusive footage of the Walt Disney World Resort 50th anniversary cele- bration via Southwest's inflight entertain- ment portal and on-demand televi- sion series Walt Disney World. Starting October 1, Disney World will begin "The World's Most Magical Celebration", which will run for the next 18 months to mark its anniversary.
Southwest Airlines is offering its customers the chance to win a
Southwest and Disney World package every day for the next 50 days. The competition, which runs from September 28 to November 16, gives each winner and three friends a vacation pack- age to visit Walt Disney World Resort.
According to the airline, the pack- age includes "accommoda- tions, admission tickets to the Walt Disney World Resort theme park, a $ 200 Disney gift card and roundtrip air- fare to Orlando, Florida, in the Southwest." Brandy King added,
“For 50 years, Southwest has connected our customers to the people and places that matter most. Whether a client travels to a relative in another state, closes a deal with a client, or goes on a fam- ily vacation, we are honored to be a part of those moments. "
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