The Walt Disney Family Museum has announced an event with Disney Legend Tony Baxter that will look back at the creation of Indiana Jones Adventure at Disneyland. Called Behind the Creation of Indiana Jones™ Adventure with Disney Legend and Imagineer Tony Baxter, this will look into how this attraction came to be with one of the people behind making it happen. The event is on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at 1:00 PM in the ILM Theater at 1 Letterman Dr., Building B, San Francisco, CA 94129. Tickets are on sale now for this special event. The specifics can be found below!
Behind the Creation of Indiana Jones™ Adventure with Disney Legend and Imagineer Tony Baxter
Cost $25 members $45 adults | $40 seniors and students (with ID) | $35 youths FREE for children ages 5 and under, Registration Required
Date Sat, Apr 4 | 1pm
Year 2026
Location ILM Theater
“Welcome, my friends!” Since opening in 1995, Disneyland Park’s Indiana Jones™ Adventure has dared guests to enter (and escape) the Temple of the Forbidden Eye, inspired by the world of heroic archaeologist Indiana Jones. Join us in conversation with Disney Legend and former Imagineer Tony Baxter about how the beloved attraction came to be—just make sure to avoid the eyes of Mara!
Children under 12 years of age must be accompanied by an adult who shall be responsible for the child at all times.
Please note: This program is taking place at the ILM Theater at 1 Letterman Dr., Building B, San Francisco, CA 94129.
On-Sale Information
Tickets for Behind the Creation of Disneyland’s Indiana Jones™ Adventure with Imagineer Tony Baxter are available as follows:
Walt’s Circle Donors: Purchase tickets beginning Tuesday, February 24 at noon PT by emailing membership@wdfmuseum.org.
Founding, Supporter, and Friend-level members: Purchase tickets beginning Wednesday, February 25 at noon PT by emailing membership@wdfmuseum.org.
All member levels: Purchase tickets online beginning Thursday, February 26 at noon PT via the Member Portal.
Public (non-members): Remaining tickets available online beginning Friday, February 27 at noon PT.
Upgrade your membership to receive priority access to purchase tickets. For more information, please email the Membership Department at membership@wdfmuseum.org.
About the Speaker
Tony Baxter
One of the most influential and prolific of the “second generation” Walt Disney Imagineers, Tony Baxter has played a key role in the design and creation of many noteworthy Walt Disney Parks attractions and theme parks of the last 50 years, including Big ThunderMountain Railroad, Splash Mountain, Indiana Jones™ Adventure, and the overall creative role for Disneyland Resort and Disneyland Paris.
Now a creative advisor to Walt Disney Imagineering, Baxter completed his full-time career as senior vice president of creative development in 2013. In his new role, Baxter continues to provide creative ideas and input for Walt Disney Parks and Resorts attractions and theme parks around the world.
In 2015 Tony partnered with author Tim O’Brien to create a biographical book on his career, Tony Baxter: First of the Second Generation of Walt Disney Imagineers. Baxter returned to Paris to represent Imagineering at the 25th Anniversary of Disneyland Paris, April 12, 2017.
Born in Los Angeles, Baxter now resides in Anaheim, California; in an imaginative home he designed. In 1988, he received the Distinguished Alumni Award in Fine Arts from California State University, Long Beach; the Over the Years Award by the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA); and most recently, the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Themed Entertainment Association (TEA).
In 2013, Tony was honored to receive the Disney Legends Award, followed shortly afterward by what Tony feels is his most special recognition, a window on Main Street, U.S.A. at Disneyland Park in Anaheim, California.
Tickets for this event can be purchased on The Walt Disney Family Museum website. What do you think of this event? Will you be attending? Share your thoughts and opinions in the comments below!
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