Donald is shown in both animated and costumed form, interacting with emcee Dick Van Dyke and other cast members. The film not only shows Donald's life, but also depicts an extensive international tour that Donald went on in 1984 as well as showing various celebrities of the day wishing Donald happy birthday. The tour culminates in a parade in Donald's honor at Disneyland.

• Walt Disney Television
• Dick Van Dyke
• Ed Asner
• Caitlyn Jenner
• Cloris Leachman
• Kenny Rogers
• Donna Summer
• Andy Warhol
• Henry Winkler