Virgin Australia Announces Collaboration with Disney and Pixar’s Toy Story 5
- Joe Breitfeller
- 3 days ago
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Virgin Australia has announced a new collaboration with Disney and Pixar’s Toy Story 5, which includes a specially-themed aircraft livery, and much more.
On Monday (May 25, 2026), Virgin Australia unveiled a Disney and Pixar’s Toy Story 5 themed aircraft, their first co-branded livery in almost a decade, ahead of the highly anticipated movie launching in theaters on June 18, 2026. The livery features the film’s iconic and much-loved characters, including Woody, Jessie and Buzz Lightyear, transforming the aircraft into a flying celebration of one of the world’s most recognizable film franchises. It’s been over 30 years since audiences first met Woody and Buzz Lightyear, and the custom-designed Boeing 737-800 aircraft reimagines the signature livery in a nostalgic tribute to a story that has grown up with generations of fans, now taking flight across the carrier’s domestic network.
In Monday’s announcement, Virgin Australia’s Chief Marketing and Customer Operations Officer, Libby Minogue, said,
“Toy Story has always been about more than just characters, it’s the nostalgia and joy it holds for so many people. Through our partnership with The Walt Disney Company Australia, we’re bringing the magic into the travel experience, creating moments of surprise and delight for our guests in a way that is distinctly Virgin Australia.”
"We are always looking for new ways to bring wonderful to flying and this partnership with Disney is the start of something magical and allows us to reimagine the travel experience in new and engaging ways, while delivering greater value for our Velocity Frequent Flyer members.”
Also commenting on the special marketing collaboration, The Walt Disney Company Australia and New Zealand’s SVP and Managing Director, Kylie Watson-Wheeler, added,
“We’re thrilled to see Disney and Pixar’s Toy Story 5 take flight with Virgin Australia in this special celebration of the film. Our iconic Toy Story characters and story have a special place in the hearts of generations. We can’t wait to see all the magical ways this collaboration brings joy to Virgin Australia customers.”
Additionally, starting June 1st, 2026, Virgin Australia guests can enjoy Toy Story 5-themed surprise giveaways, including complimentary Toy Story themed coloring packs for children, and access to the Toy Story series, alongside more than 60 Disney movie classics, through Virgin Australia’s complimentary inflight entertainment (IFE) system. A new inflight Toy Story 5 game will also be available on all Virgin Australia domestic flights from June 15th through July 19, 2026. By participating, guests will have the opportunity to enter a competition to win a Pixar-themed experience in Tokyo for them and up to three friends or family members (T&Cs apply).
Virgin Australia Partners With Disney and Pixar's Toy Story 5, Opening in Theaters on June 18, 2026 - Courtesy Virgin Australia
Virgin Australia is also introducing Toy Tickets, an Australian airline-first, allowing children to request a personalized boarding pass at check-in for their favourite teddy or cuddly travel companion. The new guest initiative was born from the reunion of a junior traveler and his toy teddy, initially lost on a Virgin Australia flight. The Toy Story 5 experiences will roll out across select airport terminals and Virgin Australia Lounges, while Velocity Frequent Flyer Platinum Plus members will be among the first to experience the new exciting initiatives, with special Toy Story 5 screenings in key locations across Australia.
Source: Virgin Australia
