Podcast appearances and mentions of Tony Baxter

Jim Hill and Eric Hersey celebrate the long-awaited grand opening of Universal's Epic Universe. They recap the TODAY Show broadcast, blue carpet livestream, celebrity sightings, and first-day feedback from guests inside the park. Then, they flash back to Universal's last major theme park debut - Islands of Adventure in 1999 - and the infamous branding misfire that nearly doomed it: Universal Studios Escape. Coverage breakdown of Epic Universe's grand opening, from live broadcasts to opening portal ceremonies Celebrity sightings include Shigeru Miyamoto, Danny Elfman, Warwick Davis, Tony Baxter, and Cody Rhodes Ygor and the monsters steal the spotlight - again -on national TV Early first-day reviews highlight light crowds, limited medallion merch, and a rough start for Battle at the Ministry Jim shares the wild history of Universal's 1999 park expansion, including Seagram's chaotic E-Zone plans and the “Universal Studios Escape” branding blunder How Islands of Adventure overcame early stumbles to become a flagship park - and how Epic Universe is already avoiding those same mistakes With one park officially launched and another history lesson unpacked, this episode celebrates the present while learning from the past. Support Our Sponsor: Be Our Guest Vacations Planning your next Universal vacation? Be Our Guest Vacations is a Platinum-level Earmarked travel agency with concierge-level service to make every trip magical. Their team of expert agents plans vacations across the globe, from Disney and Universal to cruises and adventures, ensuring you have the best possible experience without the stress. Book Now Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the second half of our conversation with Disney Legend Tony Baxter he talks about mentors he had and the importance of mentoring. He shares thoughts on the future of the theme park industry and has some wise advice for all of us.Plus, is the Magical Express coming back to Walt Disney World? We'll discuss a new service that has us wondering.Hosts John Alois, Shawn Degenhart and John Redlingshafer would love to hear from you! Email or send a recorded audio message at podcast@thehyperionhub.com. Find us on social media. The Hyperion Hub is not affiliated with the Walt Disney Company or its subsidiaries.  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php/?id=100063622463796 https://www.instagram.com/hyperion_hub/ https://twitter.com/i/flow/login?redirect_after_login=%2FHubHyperion

Little did Tony Baxter know when he began scooping ice cream on Main Street U.S.A. he would one day become a Disney Legend. We're thrilled to have the Disney Imagineer on this week. He talks about his early days at Disney and covers some of his biggest projects including EPCOT, and the mysterious, unbuilt Discovery Bay in Disneyland. Plus we're playing a little game called blind ranking.Hosts John Alois, Shawn Degenhart and John Redlingshafer would love to hear from you! Email or send a recorded audio message at podcast@thehyperionhub.com. Find us on social media. The Hyperion Hub is not affiliated with the Walt Disney Company or its subsidiaries.  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php/?id=100063622463796 https://www.instagram.com/hyperion_hub/ https://twitter.com/i/flow/login?redirect_after_login=%2FHubHyperion

Send us a textJoin us for a super-sized 55th episode! The lads chat about everything from: Dangerous Florida Jungle Cruise traditions, Disneyland fireworks team fun, and why Disney managers fear making decisions. We dive into Indiana Jones Adventure's 30th anniversary, featuring an epic fan-run event with Tony Baxter & John Rhys-Davies (Sala!)—plus, did Indy once break people's bones?!

This week, a slew of updates on future attractions and experiences coming to the parks, a look behind the attraction vehicles from Imagineering, a guide to the Disneyland 70th anniversary and what to expect, two iconic attractions have returned, Indiana Jones turned 30, we talk with Dr.Disneyland Jeff Barnes, and more! Please support the show if you can by going to https://www.dlweekly.net/support/. Check out all of our current partners and exclusive discounts at https://www.dlweekly.net/promos. News: This weekend at South by Southwest, Disney had a panel called “The Future of World-Building at Disney” which gave us a ton of information about upcoming theme park attractions. One of these was the updated experience coming next year to Millennium Falcon: Smuggler's Run. The new adventure will feature the Mandalorian and Grogu, better known as “the child” from the hit Disney+ series. This new experience will take guests to new locations for the attraction, like Cloud City, Tatooine, and the Death Star wreckage. The update will coincide with the premiere of “The Mandalorian and Grogu” movie on May 22, 2026. – https://disneyparksblog.com/disney-experiences/sxsw-2025-new-missions-smugglers-run-mandalorian/ https://www.micechat.com/410722-disney-parks-announcements-from-swsx-avengers-star-wars-a-tomorrowland-tease/ Also at South by Southwest, Disney gave new details on the Avengers Campus updates at Disneyland. The large e-ticket Avengers Infinity Defense didn't get much new information, but the Stark Flight Lab did! Robert Downey Jr., who plays Tony Stark and Iron Man, was present to talk about the upcoming attraction. The attraction will have guests in “gyro-kinetic pods” that will roll on a track before being attached to a giant robotic arm and taken through some high-speed maneuvers. Tranferring the ride vehicle from the track to the robot arm and back again has never been done before. – https://disneyparksblog.com/dlr/sxsw-2025-robert-downey-jr-tony-stark-avengers-campus/ https://www.micechat.com/410722-disney-parks-announcements-from-swsx-avengers-star-wars-a-tomorrowland-tease/ All of this can be seen in the latest episode of “We Call it Imagineering” on the Walt Disney Imagineering YouTube channel. In the latest episode, they talk about the updates we just mentioned, as well as talk with legendary Imagineer Bob Gurr. The episode covers all kinds of ride vehicles from past, present, and into the future. There is even a great behind the curtain look at the underbelly of the Omnimover system at the Haunted Mansion! If you want to take a look at this, check out the link in the show notes. – https://youtu.be/IuQPrGLo0QM?si=Dt9qzvh4bD5xCSUZ Also at the SXSW conference, it was announced that characters from the upcoming Fantastic Four movie will be coming to Tomorrowland. This includes H.E.R.B.I.E. – the flying robot from the upcoming movie. No firm date on when they will land in Tomorrowland, but it is likely around the premiere of the movie on July 25, 2025. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2025/03/08/disney-announces-new-additions-coming-soon-to-tomorrowland/ https://www.micechat.com/410722-disney-parks-announcements-from-swsx-avengers-star-wars-a-tomorrowland-tease/ The Disney Parks Blog posted a Guide to the 70th Anniversary at the Disneyland Resort, with some new details for the celebration. The celebration will run May 16th, 2025 through Summer of 2026. Updates to the previous information include a ew theme song called “Celebrate Happy.” The new “World of Color Happiness!” will explore “happy” through other emotions, hosted by Joy and other emotions from Inside Out and Inside Out 2. Boyz II Men will have a rendition of “Rainbow Connection” in the show, and FITZ from Fitz and the Tantrums will debut a song for World of Color called “Makes Me Wanna Move.” The Muppets will also appear before the show. – https://disneyparksblog.com/dlr/guide-to-the-70th-anniversary-at-disneyland-resort/ With the return of Paint the Night for the Disneyland 70th, the Frozen float that was removed to fit under the Red Car Trolley wires in Disney California Adventure will return to the parade, along with Anna, and Elsa. – https://disneyparksblog.com/dlr/guide-to-the-70th-anniversary-at-disneyland-resort/ Over at “it's a small world,” a new light, music, and projection show called “Tapestry of Happiness” will bring an animated mosaic of Disneyland attractions, memories, and moments in a style inspired by Disney Artist Mary Blair. It will feature the “Celebrate Happy” theme song, along with nods to other Disneyland tunes. In addition to Paint the Night, which will perform in the evening, “The Celebrate Happy Cavalcade” will appear along the parade route during the day. This new cavalcade will feature characters not often seen at Disneyland like Duffy and ShellieMay. – https://disneyparksblog.com/dlr/guide-to-the-70th-anniversary-at-disneyland-resort/ Along with the projection show on “it's a small world,” the attraction will get some new characters! Miguel and his alebrije, Dante, from Coco will be added to the Mexico section with the marigold bridge in the background. Disneyland 70th touches are also coming to Toy Story Midway Mania as you score points on the various carnival games. – https://disneyparksblog.com/dlr/guide-to-the-70th-anniversary-at-disneyland-resort/ Two iconic attractions for the resort, which also double as transportation, have returned. The Disneyland Railroad rolled down the tracks again after the completion of the track replacement. The Disneyland Monorail also returned after the installation of new entrance gates at Downtown Disney. – https://www.micechat.com/410607-disneyland-update-marvel-mando-monorails-big-changes-ahead/ Indiana Jones turned 30 on March 3rd, and to celebrate one of the iconic actors from the Indiana Jones movies and the attraction was on hand to ride with the cosplay group California Jones, sign autographs for fans and cast members, and take photos. John Rhys-Davies (John Reese-Davies), who portrayed Sallah was more than happy to spend time with fans. Later, he met up with two Imagineers who worked on the attraction – Chuck Ballew, who created the Maraglyphics, and Tony Baxter, the project lead for the attraction. – https://www.micechat.com/410607-disneyland-update-marvel-mando-monorails-big-changes-ahead/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F9kMmcRF1Gc Fans of the delicious cocktails from Trader Sam's can now make two of the beverages at home! The recipes for the Molten Safari, and Lava Laughs have been posted over at the Disney Food Blog. Molten Safari does contain alcohol, where the Lava Laughs is non-alcoholic. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2025/03/08/recipe-disneys-amazing-trader-sams-enchanted-tiki-bar-shares-2-new-drinks/ The refurbishment for the Jolly Holiday on Main Street is chugging along. This week, the old LED popcorn light sign was replaced with a plain, backlit sign. The LED version would frequently have issues. – https://www.micechat.com/410607-disneyland-update-marvel-mando-monorails-big-changes-ahead/ The latest Disneyland After Dark event took place last week. 90s Nite featured a cavalcade of characters from the 90s parades like Lion King, Aladdin, Mulan, and Hercules. Other 90s characters were out and about like Monterey Jack and Fat Cat from Chip n' Dale Rescue Rangers, and Cloppin from The Hunchback of Notre Dame. – https://www.micechat.com/410607-disneyland-update-marvel-mando-monorails-big-changes-ahead/ SnackChat: Season of the Force Foodie Guide – Disney Eats: Season of the Force Foodie Guide for Disneyland Resort 2025  – Disney Parks Blog Discussion Topic: Jeff Barnes Dr. Disneyland and author of The Wisdom of Walt https://thewisdomofwalt.com/

819 · Designing Disney with Former Imagineer Jason Surrell Imagine starting as a Jungle Cruise skipper and ending up helping to shape some of Disney's most legendary attractions! Join me as I sits down with former Disney Imagineer and master storyteller Jason Surrell, whose creative work spans Pirates of the Caribbean, The Haunted Mansion, Star Tours, New Fantasyland, and much, much more. Jason shares his origin story, behind-the-scenes insights, and the future of immersive Disney storytelling, plus lessons from Marty Sklar, Tony Baxter, and other Disney legends. If you love Disney history, Imagineering secrets, and hidden details, this episode on Designing Disney is hopefully the first in a series of episodes you won't want to miss!

What do priest holes, artichokes, and old grape vines have to do with the current version of Mr. Toad's Wild Ride? On this episode of Distory, we drive along down the road to the 1983 remodel of Mr. Toad's Wild Ride in Disneyland. Along the way, we take a detour to Storybookland Canal Boats, learn about the design influences of Toad Hall, and discover some details that many people miss in the newly designed facade. Kate takes us down some bizarre rabbit trails to talk about Tudor architecture, anodized aluminum chains, Tony Baxter's house, and the history of turnstiles, and Kirk shares some untold stories about the history of New Fantasyland before we roll to a stop just past the Toad statue (that looks a little different than it used to). Join us LIVE on YouTube every Friday at 5:30pm Pacific/8:30pm Eastern for more Distory! Kate: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@disneycicerone⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Kirk: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@walruscarp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ You can also find us on Instagram, Facebook, and at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠disneycicerone.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠walruscarp.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ View full video versions of each episode at Disney Cicerone's YouTube channel ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠OR on the Spotify version of our podcast. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Distory T-shirts and Stickers⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Kate's Substack ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kate's books on Amazon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WalrusCarp T-shirts & Merch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ MOWD app

Send us a textWelcome back to the Disney Universe! We have a fun show. We're joined by our good friend Jacob. We discuss the new John Williams documentary on Disney+, Joey & Alex talk about the Tony Baxter event at Stage Nine in Sacramento, and Joey & Jacob give a Disneyland Trip Report highlighted by the opening of Tiana's Bayou Adventure and Christmas time. Then we end with the top things we're thankful for this year. So sit back, relax, & enjoy the show!We are proud to be part of the Disney Podcast Family , checkout all the other great shows below https://linktr.ee/DisneyPodcastFamily

Hearing Disneyland history from an Imagineer who lived it. This is a quick recap of an event I recently attended with Disney Legend Tony Baxter Below are some of the regulars on Art Throw Down, Follow all of them on Instagram anyway for great art and postcards in your Instagram feed: Hipstadufus, luluvision, jlynch9923, greenmosspaper, georgemailsart, state_of_the_funyun, RussRomano2021

In this episode of The Disney Dish Podcast, Jim Hill and Len Testa bring you the latest Disney theme park news, listener questions, and a deep dive into Disney history. Tune in as they cover: Crane Permits and Fort Wilderness Construction: What's going on at the old River Country site? Disney Cruise Line's Future: How jumbo-ification could extend the life of Disney's Magic and Wonder ships. The Evolution of Big Thunder Mountain Railroad: Jim continues his history of this Frontierland classic and the ambitious plans that never made it to Disneyland, including Discovery Bay and Dumbo's Circus. Listener Questions: From Rise of the Resistance's B-mode to the future of Disney's IP-driven attractions. Listen now for a fun, fact-filled episode covering the latest updates and Disney history!  SHOW NOTES Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The Disney Dish Podcast, Jim Hill and Len Testa bring you the latest Disney theme park news, listener questions, and a deep dive into Disney history. Tune in as they cover: Crane Permits and Fort Wilderness Construction: What's going on at the old River Country site? Disney Cruise Line's Future: How jumbo-ification could extend the life of Disney's Magic and Wonder ships. The Evolution of Big Thunder Mountain Railroad: Jim continues his history of this Frontierland classic and the ambitious plans that never made it to Disneyland, including Discovery Bay and Dumbo's Circus. Listener Questions: From Rise of the Resistance's B-mode to the future of Disney's IP-driven attractions. Listen now for a fun, fact-filled episode covering the latest updates and Disney history!  SHOW NOTES Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Len Testa & Jim Hill start this week's show by discussing the three tiers of hotels that the Universal Orlando Resort just rolled out. They also talk about why Disney wants to know more about how you allocated your cash during your most recent trip to Orlando. For this episode, listeners will learn about: Why the Universal Theme Parks want to learn more about which brands & IPs your young daughter is interested Who was just placed in charge of the committee to find a successor for Disney CEO Bob Iger Why it's likely that DCL will soon need to replace the Magic & the Wonder How many people visited the Magic Kingdom in Florida during the first full year that theme park was in operation Which opening day attraction for Walt Disney World did Tony Baxter go to the field to install back in 1971 SHOW NOTES Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Len Testa & Jim Hill start this week's show by discussing the three tiers of hotels that the Universal Orlando Resort just rolled out. They also talk about why Disney wants to know more about how you allocated your cash during your most recent trip to Orlando. For this episode, listeners will learn about: Why the Universal Theme Parks want to learn more about which brands & IPs your young daughter is interested Who was just placed in charge of the committee to find a successor for Disney CEO Bob Iger Why it's likely that DCL will soon need to replace the Magic & the Wonder How many people visited the Magic Kingdom in Florida during the first full year that theme park was in operation Which opening day attraction for Walt Disney World did Tony Baxter go to the field to install back in 1971 SHOW NOTES Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In episode 4 of the Addicted to DVC Podcast, it's the moment you've been waiting for.  Kristen (A.K.A. Suzie) joins the show to discuss the DVC Member Cruise.  We cover Embarkation Day and Day 2 at sea.  Disney On Broadway featuring Ashley Brown, Michael James Scott, Kissy Simmons, and Josh Strickland was a hit!!  On Day 2 the show of the day was Being Imagineering with Tony Baxter and Leslie Iwerks.  Thanks for listening and welcome home!!!   0:00 Introduction 3:09 DVC Member Cruise - 2024 Mediterranean Cruise Introduction 5:17 Day 1: Embarkation Day - Sail Away Party, Activities, Shows, Food and More 27:57 Day 2: Cabana's Breakfast, Spa, Gift-Shops, Being Imagineering Show, 80's Music Trivia and Dining 42:12 Wrap-Up   Support the Show Luxury Travel Advisors LLC - Book your next Disney World vacation with Mike....His services are completely free and you will support a small business. (luxurytraveladvisorsllc.com) Magic Candle Company - Bringing the Vacation to you...On your next purchase use discount code (wdwbtg) at check-out to receive 15% off your purchase. (www.magiccandlecompany.com)   Helpful Links Check out our YouTube Channel (youtube.com/@dvcaddicts) Social media (@dvcaddicts)

On this episode of Mix In Some Magic, I'm talking about my surprise visit to they exclusive 1901 lounge! While I was there, I got to meet Disney legend Tony Baxter! He told me the most amazing story and I'm so excited to share it with you in this episode! Make sure you check out my latest YouTube video for some Disney rumors and news surrounding D23 and the possible early opening of Haunted Mansion at Disneyland! Click the link for the Disney deals, or call my travel partners at Get Away Today at 855- GET-AWAY and tell them Mix In Some Magic sent you for the best rates!: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.getawaytoday.com/?referrerid=7842⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Check out my YouTube videos! ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Mix In Some Magic Touring Plans ⁠⁠⁠ Join the Mix In Some Magic ⁠⁠⁠Newsletter!⁠⁠⁠ Mix In Some Magic Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mixinsomemagic.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out my social media for Disney tips and fun! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.pinterest.com/mixinsomemagic⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/mixinsomemagic⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/mixinsomemagic⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

What joke is present in Disneyland Paris's Big Thunder that most guests don't notice? We've come to the end of our epic 20-episode series featuring Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, but we have time for one final ride on a runaway train as we hop aboard the best version of this attraction in Disneyland Paris. As promised, Kirk packs us some miner's lunches before we talk about a mistake Tony Baxter fixed, some lost Audio Animatronic miners, a piece of mining equipment that surprises us by being in all four versions, and a possum's anatomically impossible actions. We also hear a bizarre poem about beans, speculate on the meaning of some mining tools, and explain some foreshadowing elements that many overlook. We end this series looking back on some of our favorite moments and takeaways and feel a little sad to watch the train pull into the station after such a wild ride in the wilderness. Join us LIVE on TikTok every Friday at 5:30pm Pacific/8:30pm Eastern for more Distory! Kate: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@disneycicerone⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Kirk: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@walruscarp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ You can also find us on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠disneycicerone.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠walruscarp.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ View full video versions of each episode at Disney Cicerone's YouTube channel ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠OR on the Spotify version of our podcast. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Distory T-shirts and Stickers⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kate's books on Amazon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WalrusCarp T-shirts & Merch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/disneycicerone/support

What makes Disneyland Paris's Frontierland the BEST version of all Disney parks? In this episode of Distory with Kate & Kirk, we arrive at the "crown jewel" of all the Big Thunder Mountain Railroads in our series, the one that graces an island in Disneyland Paris. But in order to understand what makes this mountain the best version that Tony Baxter and the Imagineering team ever created, we have to first understand the context of Disneyland Paris's Frontierland as a whole. As we dig into the concepts and backstories that made this unique land magnificent, we also uncover some unusual movie connections, strange foreshadowing signs, secret tributes, and a few throwbacks to Disney's rich history. We also discover why barns are red, how the O.K. Corral got its name, and why priceless art was removed from one of the restaurants. Kate accidentally says some embarrassing turns of phrase, Kirk talks about edible gold nuggets and we both get excited over some old dinosaur bones. Join us LIVE on TikTok every Friday at 5:30pm Pacific/8:30pm Eastern for more Distory! Kate: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@disneycicerone⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Kirk: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@walruscarp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ You can also find us on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠disneycicerone.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠walruscarp.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ View full video versions of each episode at Disney Cicerone's YouTube channel ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠OR on the Spotify version of our podcast. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Distory T-shirts and Stickers⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kate's books on Amazon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WalrusCarp T-shirts & Merch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/disneycicerone/support

This episode of Imagine That, Sam, Lou, Kevin, and Amanda discuss the legacy of Tony Baxter and reimagine pre- and post- shows for attractions that need them! Let us know your thoughts on the ideas for new pre- and post-shows and how you would reimagine them by interacting with us on our social media pages. Thanks for tuning in to another episode of “Imagine That!”Please Check Out  All Of Our Amazing Sponsors!!Getaway Todayhttps://www.getawaytoday.com/?referrerid=8636If you want to book a Disney Vacation please use our friends at Getaway Today. Also if you call 855-GET-AWAY and mention Walt's Apartment you will get a special dose of magicThe Themepark Scavenger Hunt Game - Where In The Parkhttps://shop.whereinthepark.com/?ref=waltsaptpodcastCheck Out Sunken City Designs - from the mind of Louis Medinahttps://sunkencitydesigns.bigcartel.comRemember to use the code WALTSAPTPOD at checkout for additional savingsWe are proud to be part of the Disney Podcast Family , checkout all the other great shows below https://linktr.ee/DisneyPodcastFamily

Arrr, ye scallywags! Hoist yer Jolly Roger and prepare to plunder the depths of hilarity today with the Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage at Disneyland! We be sailin' through the seas of imagineering as we recount the antics of Nemo, Dory, Tony Baxter, and their motley crew of underwater misfits. From fish tacos to landlubber shenanigans, we be splicin' the mainbrace and servin' up a barrel o' laughs. So grab yer grog, polish yer hook, and join us as we set sail on a rollicking adventure through the high seas of Disney magic! Yo ho ho, and a bottle of rum Drunk Distory, The Dark Ride, Funny, Comedy, Comedians, Adult Disney Podcast, Adult Universal Podcast, Adult Themepark Podcast, 20,000 leagues under the sea, Jules Verne, the nautilus, subs, beatles, yellow submarine, pirates, deep, ocean, Disneyland, Aneheim, MCU, Douglas Adams, Towel, Theme Park Podcast, Orlando, Amusement Park, Drinking Game Podcast

Welcome to a brand new episode of The Great British Mickey Waffle. This episode continues our series celebrating the visionary artists who brought our beloved Disney parks to life, as we find out more about the talented Tony Baxter. Then we're going back to basics.  What do you need to think about when you're planning a trip to Walt Disney World?  When to go, and how long?  Where to stay – villa, hotel, onsite, offsite?  And can there be such a thing as too many park tickets?  (Spoiler: yes there can!) So if you are planning a first visit, or a hundred-and-first visit, hopefully you will find some useful tips! Don't forget to: Catch up on past episodes on our podcast app or YouTube channel. Join us for live Wafflers' Wednesdays on YouTube every Wednesday at 8.30pm GMT. Follow us on social media @GBMickeyWaffle for more Disney fun. Share the show with your friends and let the Disney magic spread! In the meantime, happy planning! See you next time on The Great British Mickey Waffle!

How many ideas for Big Thunder Mountain are simply recycled old ones? In this episode of Distory, we keep chugging along in our Big Thunder Mountain series as we start by saying goodbye to Mine Train Through Nature's Wonderland (but not before we learn a few lost concepts in an attempt to save it, some of which we see today in the current Big Thunder). After tearing down Cascade Peak and mentioning where a few of the animals made a new home, we hop over to Walt Disney World to learn about the largest never-built show structure in Disney's history, Thunder Mesa. After some twists and turns on a (boring?) version of a runaway mine train, we roll to a stop as Tony Baxter takes the reins from Marc Davis and sketches the first concepts for the Big Thunder we know it today (well, before it was shelved and then built elsewhere). We take a rabbit trail to Pirates to debate what park wears it best, and Kirk derails Kate's transitions as he recovers from climbing Everest on the Swiss Family Treehouse. Join us LIVE on TikTok every Friday at 5:30pm Pacific/8:30pm Eastern for more Distory! Kate: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@disneycicerone⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Kirk: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@walruscarp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ You can also find us on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠disneycicerone.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠walruscarp.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ View full video versions of each episode at Disney Cicerone's YouTube channel ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠OR on the Spotify version of our podcast. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Distory T-shirts and Stickers⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kate's books on Amazon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WalrusCarp T-shirts & Merch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/disneycicerone/support

Send us a Text Message.In this weeks' episode, Cartoonerific Host Brian Mitchell interviews Disney Writer/Historian Jim Fanning about all things Disney, just in time for Disney's 100th Anniversary! That's a whole lot of Disney! Next week more with Part Two!all rights reserved (c) 2024 Cartoonerific Studios Inc. (c) 2024 By Cartoonerific! Studios Inc. All Rights Reserved

Why was Tony Baxter so disappointed in Alice in Wonderland as a child? In this episode of Distory with Kate & Kirk, we say farewell to our Alice in Wonderland series (and make it go out with a bang!). After learning what delayed Alice from opening with New Fantasyland in 1983, we compare the enhancements with the original 1958 version, hear about Tony Baxter's vision for the updates, discover a ridiculous reason for a tree, and find a long-lost Alice figurine from Walt Disney World. We also talk about the vine railing debacle, and what updates have been made to the ride since the 1980s. Join us LIVE on TikTok every Friday at 5:30pm Pacific/8:30pm Eastern for more Distory! ⁠⁠Kate: ⁠@disneycicerone⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Kirk: ⁠@walruscarp⁠⁠ You can also find us on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and at ⁠⁠disneycicerone.com⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠walruscarp.com⁠⁠ See more Distory with Kate & Kirk episodes here (earlier episodes available at ⁠⁠@WalrusCarp⁠⁠  ) ⁠⁠Kate's books on Amazon⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠WalrusCarp T-shirts & Merch⁠⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/disneycicerone/support

PASSENGER 26: Thirty-three year veteran of Universal Destinations & Experiences who served as creative lead on dozens of groundbreaking parks and attractions, including Universal's Islands of Adventure, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter Hogsmeade and Diagon Alley, and the upcoming Universal's Epic Universe, Dale Mason.   Dale Mason is often referred to as “the Tony Baxter of Universal.” He is a creative visionary in his own right who has played a significant role in transforming Universal from a regional studio tour to an owner/operator of world-class immersive experiences around the globe featuring attractions that push the boundaries of storytelling and technology. Set your timepieces now to be there as Dale boards the time machine and takes us back to experience first hand how his talents, skills, and intuition resulted in some of the most beloved and successful parks, rides, and shows on the planet today!

The east winds take us to a lovely London town and along with us we encounter Tony Goldmark of Escape from Vault Disney! In today's ep, we examine the various unbuilt Mary Poppins attractions in Disney history from Tony Baxter's Jolly Holiday ride to EPCOT's cancelled UK pavilion expansion! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-oreilly0/support

Flight 26: How do you time travel to all of the milestone moments in Tony Baxter‘s nearly five-decade career in one hour? You don't. Join us as we continue our journey with the most famous theme park and attraction designer in the world in a special two-hour adventure full of untold stories and infinite wisdom! Passenger 25: Forty-seven-year Disney Imagineer, Disney Legend, Thea Lifetime Achievement recipient, and Main Street Window honoree responsible for creating some of Disney's most beloved parks and attractions, Tony Baxter.   For nearly five decades, Tony Baxter has been the most famous theme park designer on earth. Starting as an ice cream scooper at Disneyland when he was 17, Tony moved north to WED Enterprises to join first generation Imagineers for the design of Epcot Center and to share his model for what became Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. Over the decades, Tony's inspired intuition, artistic talents, endless creativity, and unequalled attention to detail allowed him to create more successful Disney attractions than any Imagineer before, including Disneyland Paris, Disneyland's New Fantasyland, Indiana Jones & the Temple of the Forbidden Eye, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Splash Mountain, Star Tours, and Journey into Imagination. Plan now to journey back in time with our longtime colleague, friend, and mentor for what promises to be one of the most viewed Spirit of the Time Zoomcasts ever!  

If Adventure has a name, it must be Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny! Mike Celestino (Laughing Place, Who's the Bossk Podcast) joins us to share our review of this NEW 2023 film and our Red Carpet World Premiere experience in which JOHN WILLIAMS turned up. We also had brushes with Harrison Ford, George Lucas, Ke Huy Quan, Tony Baxter, Karen Allen, Phoebe Waller-Bridge and more. Set your Dial for a roller coaster of a good time, because you are Destined to have fun! Video version: https://youtu.be/XxfcX5VxQC8

If Adventure has a name, it must be Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny! Mike Celestino (Laughing Place, Who's the Bossk Podcast) joins us to share our review of this NEW 2023 film and our Red Carpet World Premiere experience in which JOHN WILLIAMS turned up. We also had brushes with Harrison Ford, George Lucas, Ke Huy Quan, Tony Baxter, Karen Allen, Phoebe Waller-Bridge and more. Set your Dial for a roller coaster of a good time, because you are Destined to have fun! Video version: https://youtu.be/XxfcX5VxQC8

PASSENGER 25: Forty-seven-year Disney Imagineer, Disney Legend, Thea Lifetime Achievement recipient, and Main Street Window honoree responsible for creating some of Disney's most beloved parks and attractions, Tony Baxter.   For nearly five decades, Tony Baxter has been the most famous theme park designer on earth. Starting as an ice cream scooper at Disneyland when he was 17, Tony moved north to WED Enterprises to join first generation Imagineers for the design of Epcot Center and to share his model for what became Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. Over the decades, Tony's inspired intuition, artistic talents, endless creativity, and unequalled attention to detail allowed him to create more successful Disney attractions than any Imagineer before, including Disneyland Paris, Disneyland's New Fantasyland, Indiana Jones & the Temple of the Forbidden Eye, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Splash Mountain, Star Tours, and Journey into Imagination. Plan now to journey back in time with our longtime colleague, friend, and mentor for what promises to be one of the most viewed Spirit of the Time Zoomcasts ever!

Tour Guide Mindy Muir takes us along with her on a journey to visit Disneyland's version of Splash Mountain on it's final day! She talks about how long the Queue line was, seeing Tony Baxter as he collected is souvenir water, and some of the other things she did during this visit. I learned that Disneyland's ride system for Splash is much different than the Walt Disney World version. It will be interesting to see how these will differ with the retheming taking place. And, as we discussed, there are no date given for the opening of Tiana's Bayou Adventure in either park. We want to thank you for streaming or downloading Disney Conversations! Please share us with your friends and family! We would love to know what you want to hear about on our show, so please chime in on the Disney Conversations Podcast Facebook Page, or email us at disneyconversations@outlook.com! Be sure to join us on your next tour as we explore the frozen tundra with a special guest who will talk to us about cruising Alaska with Disney Cruise Lines. Until next we meet, Tourists TTFN --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew-wallace9/message

Of all the Tomorrowlands in all the Magic Kingdom-style parks, there is no version more unique than the one in Disneyland Paris, whose title is not Tomorrowland but Discoveryland. Intended to celebrate the scientists and futurists of Europe, the look and feel of this land really stands out above the rest. If steampunk had a theme park, much of this land would serve as home to it. We'll visit the attractions, shops and restaurants of this section of the park as we continue our celebration and examination of the many lands of Disneyland Paris. We'll look at how some of this original design dates back to early attractions Tony Baxter once conceived for Disneyland. And we'll explore some rumors of new attractions that might be coming to this land. Join us in Discoveryland as we go to the past to explore the future.

No. 49: Journey Into Imagination; David Koenig from July 28, 2014 Contact us at comments@mousetalgia.com. David Koenig offers a look behind the scenes at the process of writing the best "behind the scenes" Disney parks books! From surprising anecdotes to the massive undertaking of documenting Walt Disney World's history, Koenig discusses his various books and his opinions about successful attractions, cast member secrets, and the art of bringing fantasy to life. Koenig talks about Universal's impact on the Disney parks, dealing with Disney's legal arm, and how pulling back the curtain on Disney park operations can make fans love the parks even more. Also, Mousetalgia goes back to Walt Disney World again as Dave, Becky and Kristen discuss a special fundraiser featuring Tony Baxter discussing Journey Into Imagination, the beloved extinct attraction from EPCOT Center. Tony talks about the original proposed EPCOT architecture, the origins of the attraction, and the unlikely genesis of Figment! Plus, our favorite Disney summer songs - and more!

This weekend Splash Mountain ended at Walt Disney World after more than 30 years of operation. Soon Disneyland, which built the first Splash Mountain, will close as well. While there may be controversy of its replacement, there is no question, this attraction was a brilliant Imagineering masterpiece. Led by designers like Tony Baxter and Bruce Gordon, this attraction did what no other ride or attraction could do--especially for Disneyland and later for Walt Disney World and Tokyo Disneyland. We not only explore the brilliance of this attraction, but celebrate it for what it accomplished. While there is much good regarding the advent of Tiana's Bayou Adventure, there will never be anything like the innovation that is Disney's Splash Mountain. This podcast is dedicated to celebrating this Imagineering masterpiece.

In the 1980s, the Imagineers at WED completely redesigned Fantasyland. But was it made into what Walt always wanted, or is there more to the story? In this episode of Distory, we travel back in time to explore the origins of the dark ride before discussing Tony Baxter's perspective of the Fantasyland remodel and sharing details from historic internal WED work documents regarding Pinocchio's design and story. We also wax philosophical about the themes in Pinocchio and have a lively debate, which Kirk *probably* wins. Join us LIVE on TikTok every Friday at 5:30pm Pacific/8:30pm Eastern for more Distory! Kate: @disneycicerone Kirk: @walruscarp You can also find us on YouTube, Instagram, and at disneycicerone.com & walruscarp.com View full video versions of each episode HERE 100 Disney Adventures of a Lifetime Book Giveaway Distory T-shirts and Stickers WalrusCarp T-shirts & Merch Books we reference in this episode: The Disneyland Story by Sam Genneway --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/disneycicerone/support

How many people can say their childhood dreams came true? Tony Baxter can. He fell in love with Disneyland as a boy (building a perfect replica of Sleeping Beauty's castle) and wound up as an Imagineer, creating world-famous attractions for “the happiest place on earth.” From Thunder Mountain to Star Tours, he has left his fingerprints in so many places, beginning in Anaheim and culminating in his favorite, Disneyland Paris. Leonard and Jessie have counted Tony as a friend for many years but this is the first time they've recorded his thoughts and memories

On this episode of The Dark Theme Park Show Tanitia recaps and shares her thoughts about all Disney Theme Park announcements that were made at the D23 Expo that took place September 9-11, 2022. Tanita even share her experience meeting two Disney Imagineering legends, Tony Baxter and Joe Rohde!

Pixar has released a Lightyear Sox White Noise Machine, details on Disney Branded Television's The Slumber Party, cast announced for the Disney+ Original Series Genius: MLK/X, Disney After Hours events are returning to Walt Disney World, Marvel Studios has released a new trailer for Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, big news on Marvel's Armor Wars, 20th Century Studios to begin production on Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, and Schitt's Creek is now on Hulu. Plus, to celebrate EPCOT 40, Disney Legend Tony Baxter and Imagineer Jodi McLaughlin offer a look back—and forward—at this extraordinary park with some surprising stories.

Mousetalgia Episode 462: A chat with Rolly Crump; dining at Disneyland's 21 Royal from Aug. 28, 2017 Contact us at comments@mousetalgia.com. This week, Team Mousetalgia chats with WED Imagineer Rolly Crump about "It's Kind of a Cute Story," his current exhibition at the Oceanside Museum of Art. We talk about his art, his work with fellow artist Mary Blair, and his relationship with Walt Disney. Then, Kristen takes us with her on a trip to an exclusive dinner party at 21 Royal, and describes the atmosphere, the experience, the custom menu designed by Disneyland Executive Chef Andrew Sutton, and more details of this incredible dining opportunity hidden in the heart of New Orleans Square. Also, controversy over breastfeeding at Disneyland rears its head once again, and we discuss the situation. Plus - Jeff reports from the current Once Upon a Time convention tour; new Mary Blair art prints will be on exhibit at Gallery Nucleus; Star Wars VR experience gives Vault 28 and Fossil the boot out of Downtown Disney; Salt Lake Comic Con welcomes Tony Baxter, Dick Van Dyke, and other Disney luminaries this September - and an Ears to the Ground report from the opening weekend of Frozen, the Musical in Denver, CO.

We're back! Join Jasmine and special guest host Jenny Rae as they talk about Jasmine's recent trip to Disneyland Paris. Discussing her October 2021 trip, hear her highlights and disappointments with Tony Baxter's fabulous theme park! Jenny's social media: IG: @jennyraegibsonTwitter: @LilRaeCakesFor more information about the podcast, including merch, please visit www.1313harborthepodcast.comIG: @1313HarborthePodcastTwitter: @1313HarborSupport the show

Hosts Dave Bossert and Aljon Go chat with Eddie Sotto, former Senior Vice President of Concept Design for Walt Disney Imagineering. In 1983, Sotto became a Show Designer for Hollywood-based Landmark Entertainment Group. During his tenure, he designed and developed themed attractions for Universal Studios Hollywood and Six Flags as well as designs for Mattel. He was then hired by Tony Baxter and became the Show Producer/Designer for Main Street, U.S.A. at Euro Disneyland. Other projects included the Mission: SPACE attraction at Epcot and the $90m Pooh's Hunny Hunt ride at Tokyo Disneyland.* Learn more about Eddie's work and visit his site - http://www.sottostudios.com/ CONTEST - Win Dave's NEW Book Claude Coats: Walt Disney's Imagineer —The Making of Disneyland: From Toad Hall to the Haunted Mansion and Beyond signed by Dave and Alan Coats by clicking this link and following our social media accounts! This contest is open to US residents only. Enter now at http://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/03aa622d1/?. Order the book today - CLAUDE COATS IMAGINEER (theoldmillpress.com). Follow the team! Skull Rock Podcast | Facebook - Aljon Go (@aljongo) • Instagram & Dave Bossert (@dave_bossert) • Instagram - Email us: aljon@skullrockpodcast.com | dave@skullrockpodcast.com. Thanks to you, the Skull Rock Podcast is on the list of the Best Disney Podcasts You Must Follow (feedspot.com). Outro music "The Pirate King" composed by Jared Rehnquist/Untold Journey - Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. *Source Wikipedia. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/skullrockpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/skullrockpodcast/support

Hosts Aljon Go and Kristen Hotezel present a special "Guest List" featuring a flashback of our Sorcerer Radio show, WDW Tiki Room from October 23, 2015 – Haunted Mansion Backstage Tour with Imagineer Tony Baxter at Magic Kingdom. Tony Baxter, former senior vice president of creative development in Walt Disney Imagineering, gives you some little-known details about the world's most famous dark ride. Support the show and shop using our affiliate links: Book your next Disney, Universal, or cruise vacation and e-mail Kristen at themeparksandcruises@gmail.com - Disney Store https://bit.ly/33RxV5T - Amazon https://amzn.to/3fdMmaz Thank you for helping to make The Disney List Podcast is one of the Best Disney Podcasts You Must Follow (feedspot.com)! FOLLOW US: https://facebook.com/TheDisneyList/ - @thedisneylistcast • Instagram - The Disney List Podcast (@thedisneylist) / Twitter - Host Aljon Go (@aljongo) • Instagram - Host Kristen Hotezel Dining At Disney (@diningatdisney) • Instagram The Disney List Podcast uses Gator Frameworks - Stands and accessories for podcasters, content creators, music, lighting, and AV equipment. Visit http://gatorframeworks.com/ Intro Music by - Replay Heroes | Facebook - https://open.spotify.com/artist/4rAT8jbQVmNSECWVRkQKxD?si=aOJhgjm-QriM1dLRiacO3Q Additional Music - Song: INOSSI - Wanna Go Music provided by Vlog No Copyright Music. Creative Commons - Attribution 3.0 Unported Video Link: https://youtu.be/H2e73KzLplk --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thedisneylist/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thedisneylist/support

Mousetalgia's Best Ear Ever #9: Rolly Crump and an evening at the Tahitian Terrace from October 22, 2012. Contact us at comments@mousetalgia.com. Visit Disneyland's Tahitian Terrace with Mousetalgia! Take a trip back through time with us as we re-open the Tahitian Terrace in a special one-night-only event at Disneyland, and relive the island magic and exotic polynesian dance performances that have been missing from the park for nearly 2 decades. Team Mousetalgia takes you behind the scenes of the planning of the event, and we discuss our panel discussion, featuring stories from Disney Legend Rolly Crump, who worked for Walt Disney on attractions such as the Enchanted Tiki Room, the Haunted Mansion, and many others. Plus - special appearances by Bob Gurr and Tony Baxter! Also, we talk CHOC Walk, Mickey's Halloween Party - and more!

"How do I become an Imagineer?" Not surprisingly, it's one of the most common questions I'm asked on Imagineer Podcast. As I've continued to interview Walt Disney Imagineers, I've found there's no easy answer to this question, but there are a few pieces of wisdom that can help get you started, whether you want to work with this legendary Disney team as an engineer, artist, architect, programmer, project manager or beyond. In this podcast episode, I compile some of the advice I've received from Imagineers interviewed on the show, including advice from McNair Wilson, Jim Sarno, Bob Gurr, Leslie Iwerks, Russell Brower, Brian Collins, Timmy Britt, Theron Skees, Brian Crosby, Tony Baxter, and more. Whether you're an aspiring Imagineer or just need some career advice, I hope this episode will provide you with some inspiration and wisdom on your journey to accomplish your career goals. I also strongly encourage you to head back to previous Imagineer Podcast episodes to listen to the full discussions with each of these Imagineers. What goal are you hoping to accomplish this year? Send me your feedback via email or through direct or public message at any of the following and [with your permission] I'll include your message in a future show: Facebook: www.facebook.com/ImagineerPodcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/ImagineerPodcast Twitter: www.twitter.com/ImagineerNews Facebook Group (ImagiNation): https://www.facebook.com/groups/imagineerpodcast/ Email: matt@imagineerpodcast.com  Be sure to check out our sponsor WDW Magazine, the premier magazine focused on Walt Disney World, available in print or digital. Get Bonus Content If you want to take your love of Imagineer Podcast to the next level and help support the show, definitely consider joining us on Patreon for virtual events, bonus content and episodes, exclusive access to our private Passholder communities and more.  How to Support the Show Share the podcast with your friends Rate and review on iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-imagineerpodcasts-podcast/id1244558092 Join our Patreon Group - https://www.patreon.com/imagineerpodcast Purchase merchandise - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/imagineer-podcast?ref_id=8929 Download Imagineer Tours - http://imagineertours.com  Special thanks to our Deluxe Passholder Patreon members! Thomas N Devan L Katelyn F Jason K Jordan J Dani S Enjoy the show!

Live from Dis Family Reunion, the legendary Tony Baxter gives an account of his career from Designing rides such as Big Thunder Mountain and Indiana Jones, heading up Disneyland Paris listen to stories from his great career!

WWDW Radio # 661 - Interview with Former Imagineer Tom K. Morris Former creative with Walt Disney Imagineering Tom K. Morris joins me this week to discuss his remarkable journey to and with Walt Disney Imagineering. Tom shares details of how and why he visited Walt Disney World on opening day in 1971... by himself.. at the age of 12, and what Disney did to make the day even more special. We also discuss Tom's work at Disneyland, and at Imagineering, including working with Claude Coats, World of Motion, working with Tony Baxter on Splash Mountain and much more! ---------------------------------- WDWRadio.com - Visit the site and blog WDWRadio.com/Clubhouse - Join the community and conversation on Facebook WDWRadioNATION - Get monthly rewards, and help support the show WDWRadioLIVE.com - Watch and chat LIVE Wednesdays at 7:30pm ET WDWRadio.com/Events - WDW Radio Disney meets, events, cruises, and more! WDWRadio.com/Shirts - Disney, Marvel, Star Wars, logo gear and more! WDWRadio.com/Podcasts - Show notes, past episodes, links, and photos 407-900-9391 - Call the voicemail with a question, comment or "Hello!" from the parks THANK YOU for your support by voting WDW Radio Best Travel Podcast for 9 consecutive years! Sit back, relax, and enjoy this week's episode of the WDW Radio show. Thanks for listening! Be sure to tune in next week! ---------------------------------- LouMongello.com - Let me help you turn what you love into what you do with one-on-one mentoring, mastermind groups, and my Momentum Workshop in Walt Disney World. I can also speak at your event, conference, business, or school. ---------------------------------- LET'S CONNECT! WDWRadio.com/Community Facebook.com/WDWRadio Instagram.com/LouMongello Twitter.com/LouMongello YouTube.com/WDWRadio Pinterest.com/LouMongello LinkedIn.com/in/LouMongello

Two of the most legendary modern Imagineers are Joe Rohde and Tony Baxter. On our show today, we debate the merits of Mr. Animal Kingdom vs. Mr. Disneyland Paris. Both creative men have created classic rides and experiences including: Pandora, Expedition Everest, Big Thunder Mountain, and Splash Mountain, to name a few. Also, we review the newest Pixar film, Luca!

Disneyland's first ever Director of Entertainment lived an extremely fascinating life. This week's Disney Word of the Week is all about "Tommy the Toe" Walker! Tommy Walker is responsible for several of the amazing traditions of Disneyland and Walt Disney World. So why isn't his name up there with the likes of Tony Baxter, Joe Rohde, Marc Davis or Bob Gurr? We'll take a deep dive into his amazing life this week and try to figure it out!

WDW Radio # 605 - The Original Dreamfinder, Ron Schneider As we celebrated Walt Disney World's 49th birthday on October 1, I wanted to look back at not just one of the resort's most popular attractions, but characters as well. The Dreamfinder (and good right arm, Figment) were created for the new Journey Into Imagination attraction in Epcot in 1983, and ushered in a sense of wonder and fun the likes of which the park had never seen before. And helping to create that spark of imagination was Ron Schneider, the original Dreamfinder. Ron joined me live in Magic Kingdom for the anniversary, and shares stories that paint a colorful picture tracing the origins of the attraction and character, as well as his years in the parks, to working with Tony Baxter, and the day that Michael Jackson asked to meet Dreamfinder. We also discuss the future of the attraction, characters, and EPCOT, Walt, and so much more.

Today's unfocused episode involves Danny trying to tell Molly about the history of EPCOT's Journey Into Imagination. It detours into Chuck E. Cheese stories, lousy Batman episodes, and Promos for the WB network. There's tangents, detours, and a lot of Tony Baxter talk. It's a wild ride (although Mr. Toad's Wild Ride will be a different episode). Email us at: ThePantsAreTooTightPodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @ThePantsPodcast Instagram: @ThePantsAreTooTight Thank you for listening--assuming you did. Later Days (We stole that from The Weekenders).

The Main Street Chronicles - Season 2, Episode 5 (05/04/2020) In our fifth episode of season two of The Main Street Chronicles, you will be taken on a guided tour of the new Museum of Imagination and the Hall of Imagineering. Join us as our tour guide, Archimedes takes a young couple by the hand through the exhibit of Imagineering legend- Tony Baxter. This episode is hosted by Brian Reed and Stokes Laird, as the historians that lead you through each of the artifacts in the exhibit. This episode features voice actors Samantha Mlodecki and Walt Post. This episode was produced by Samantha Mlodecki. The Main Street Chronicles is a recorded monthly audio program, with a unique storyline that will tell the told and untold stories of Disney's most legendary Imagineers. To see the information presented in today's show, head over to our website www.themainstreetchronicles.com and be sure to follow us on social media. Facebook- The Main Street Chronicles Twitter- MainStChronicle Instagram- mainstreetchronicle Youtube- The Main Street Chronicles --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app