
Grumman G-159 Gulfstream I - Walt Disney's Airplane - Disney World, FL
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Rayman
N 28° 21.197 W 081° 33.731
17R E 444905 N 3136466
Quick Description: On display at the Disney's Hollywood Studios in Walt Disney World is Walt Disney's personal plane.
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 3/25/2007 2:15:51 PM
Waymark Code: WM1BHH
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Long Description:This plane was used by Walt Disney while he was scouting out places
to built Walt Disney World in Florida. He would bring himself and
his Imagineers (designers) from California to help in the planning.
The plane is a Grumman G-159 Gulfstream I twin engine turboprop
that was built in 1963 and put in service May 1964. The tail number
of N234MM was specially assigned to the plane by the FAA (MM
meaning Mickey Mouse). By 1978, the plane had logged 4.3 million
miles or 12,300 hours. It was retired to Disney World for display
October 1992.
The only way to see the plane is to take the Backlot Tour at
Disney's Hollywood Studios. Towards the end of the tram ride you
will see it on display. Admission to the Studios is required, and
the fee varies greatly on the type and length of ticket
purchased.
Visit Instructions:Photo of aircraft (required - will be interesting to see if the
aircraft is ever repainted or progress if being restored)
Photo of serial number (required unless there is not one or it is a
replica)
Photo(s) of any artwork on the aircraft (optional but interesting)
Tell why you are visiting this waymark along with any other
interesting facts or personal experiences about the aircraft not
already mentioned.