The recently unveiled "Frozen" and "Star Wars"-themed commercial aircrafts are sure to take flying to a new level.
Canadian airline WestJet once again partnered with Walt Disney Company to create a "Frozen"-inspired airplane featuring the popular characters from the highest-grossing animated film of all time.
Elsa, Anna and Olaf all appear in the exterior and interior of the custom hand-painted blue airplane. Inside, guests will experience a magical journey of the seasons which highlights Elsa's freezing power and Olaf's love for sandcastles. Passengers should also look out for the snowflake decals displayed on overhead bins, bulkheads, lavatories and headrests. WestJet also give passengers the option to watch a selection of favorite Disney movies while onboard.
WestJet Executive Vice-President Bob Cummings released the following statement (via PR Newswire): "This aircraft takes the relationship between WestJet and Disney to a completely new level of cool. Two years ago, we launched the #MagicPlane, our first Disney-themed aircraft, and no matter where it flies throughout our network, it is the most-anticipated and most-photographed aircraft in WestJet history. Today, we are proud to team up with our great friends at Disney to create a sequel like no other."
The aircraft was in progress for over a year, consuming 643.5 liters of paint that consist of 23 different colors. The company invited painters from the US, Germany and Canada to work for 21 days in 12-hour periods. Artists have even added sparkles to get a shimmery surface as the plane moves. The project was kept confidential, with only a few WestJet employees, Disney artists and cast members knowledgeable about the collaboration.
"To see our vision come to life is so exciting, as we collaborated on this project for over a year. Only a very small group of us knew and we had to keep our secret under wraps... or should I say, on ice," said Marlie Morrison, managing director of Canadian Walt Disney Parks & Resorts.
The "Frozen" plane is a sequel to the WestJet #MagicPlane featuring Mickey the Sorcerer, which was unveiled in December 2013.
Another Disney movie-themed plane unveiled last week was the first of the three "Star Wars" inspired aircrafts from Japanese airline All Nippon Airways (ANA). It took its first passenger flight on Oct. 17, flying from Tokyo to Vancouver and back, according to New York Post.
The Japanese-owned aircraft served sushi, prawns, cheeseburgers and purple ice cream to their passengers. The plane's exterior was painted to replicate the droid R2-D2. The "Star Wars" aircraft is set to fly all around Japan, as well as from Tokyo to Beijing, Jakarta, San Jose, Brussels, Munich, Paris and Vancouver.