"Delta The Official Airline of Walt Disney World" Button, 1987

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Artifact Overview

Delta Air Lines became the official airline of Walt Disney World in 1987. It replaced the ailing Eastern Air Lines, which had dropped its sponsorship. Delta increased its flights to Orlando, Florida -- the primary airport for Walt Disney World -- and marketed its new role with a flood of advertisements and promotional items. Delta remained the official airline for less than ten years.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Button (Information artifact)

Date Made

1987

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2023.51.29

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift in Memory of Louis Iadonisi.

Material

Plastic
Metal

Color

Cream (Color)
Dark blue
Red

Dimensions

Height: 0.25 in
Width: 3.5 in
Length: 3 in

Inscriptions

on front: DELTA / The Official Airline Of Walt Disney World (R)
"Delta The Official Airline of Walt Disney World" Button, 1987