Alaska Unveils New Disney-Themed Aircraft

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In the latest mash-up between commercial aviation and the magical world of Disney, on Friday, Alaska presented the latest special livery to be introduced into its fleet. A Boeing 737-800 aircraft, registration N596AS, was unveiled at Portland International Airport before its flight to Santa Ana, California showcasing a brand-new theme inspired by Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, the water-based attraction located at Disneyland Park in Anaheim and dedicated to the character from Walt Disney Animation Studios 2009 animated film “The Princess and the Frog.”

“Every journey should be as magical as the destination, and Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Flyer brings that wonder to the skies in a way that perfectly complements our commitment to creating remarkable journeys,” said Eric Edge, vice president of brand and marketing at Alaska Airlines. “This aircraft captures Princess Tiana’s love for exploration and adventure, inspiring our guests to embrace new possibilities and create memories along the way.”

Alaska Airlines Boeing 737-890 Tiana’s Bayou Adventure-Disneyland special livery (Photo: Alaska Airlines | Joe Nicholson)

Alaska Airlines’ Ninth Disney-inspired Livery

The new paint job required more than 2,000 hours to be completed, and it is the ninth Disney Resort-themed aircraft entering Alaska’s fleet, cementing the partnership between the Florida-based entertainment giant and the carrier, spanning now over a quarter of a century.

“For more than 25 years, Alaska Airlines and Disneyland Resort have collaborated to bring magic and happiness to the skies,” said Sybil Crum, vice president of marketing and commercial strategy at Disneyland Resort. “As Disneyland Resort prepares to celebrate its 70th anniversary, this latest addition honors our legacy and looks ahead to a bright future with Princess Tiana leading the way.”

The unveiling of this special livery starts the celebrations for the 70^th anniversary of Disneyland Resort, which are due to start on May 16, 2025.

The Boeing 737 (N596AS) is a 17-year-old aircraft that was originally delivered in 2008 and has always been part of the Alaska Airlines fleet since the beginning of its commercial life. It is configured in a 159-seat configuration with 12 First Class seats, 30 Premium Class seats, and 117 Economy Class seats.

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Vanni Gibertini

Vanni fell in love with commercial aviation during his undergraduate studies in Statistics at the University of Bologna, when he prepared his thesis on the effects of deregulation on the U.S. and European aviation markets. Then he pursued his passion further by obtaining a Master’s Degree in Air Transport Management at Cranfield University in the U.K. followed by holding several management positions at various start-up carriers in Europe (Jet2, SkyEurope, Silverjet). After moving to Canada, he was Business Development Manager for IATA for nine years before turning to his other passion: sports writing.

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