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.
| Directing | Andrew Solt | Director |
| Directing | Phil Savenick | Director |
| Writing | Peter Elbling | Writer |
| Writing | Andrew Solt | Writer |
| Production | Larry Klingman | Executive Producer |
| Production | Phil Savenick | Co-Producer |
| Production | Andrew Solt | Producer |
| Production | John Garbett | Supervising Producer |
| Sound | John Debney | Original Music Composer |
| Crew | Steve Gerbson | Cinematography |
| Editing | Larry Harris | Editor |
| Editing | Sarah Legon | Editor |
| Editing | Phil Savenick | Editor |
