Tag: Tony Baxter
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Disney Legend Tony Baxter, Leslie Iwerks, Tim O’Day, Bret Iwan, and Eric Tan to Appear at Van Eaton Galleries For Very Special Event
An impressive array of Disney artists and authors will be at a very special event at the Van Eaton Galleries on November 23.
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Tony Baxter Talks New Disney Fine Art Piece
Disney Legend and former Walt Disney Imagineer talks his new Disney Fine Art release, ‘Tyrolean Fantasy.’
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‘Tyrolean Fantasy’ to be Featured at Disney Legend Tony Baxter’s Stage Nine Appearance
Disney Legend Tony Baxter’s ‘Tryolean Fantasy’ will be featured at an upcoming event with the former imagineer at Stage Nine!
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Disney Legend Tony Baxter to Appear at Stage Nine in Sacramento, California
Tony Baxter will be the headliner for a very special Stage Nine event in November!
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Disney Legend and Former Imagineer Tony Baxter and Disney Fine Art Debut ‘Steps of Saint Paul’s’
Disney Legend and former Imagineer Tony Baxter has released a new painting with Disney Fine Art called ‘Steps of Saint Paul’s.’ Read about how it came to be here!
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Special Celebration with Disney Legends and Luminaries Held at Walt Disney’s Historic Mansion
On Monday, October 16, 2023, The Walt Disney Company celebrated it’s 100th anniversary. For this momentous occasion, a special event was hosted at Walt Disney’s historic mansion by Friends of Woking Way. The event had multiple legends and luminaries in attendance that were brought to the event by event organizer Dusty Sage and publicist Jeffrey…
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Fans Take Final Splash on Splash Mountain’s Final Day at Disneyland
On Tuesday, May 30, 2023, Disney fans descended on Disneyland to take one last splash on Splash Mountain before the attraction closes and is transformed into Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. The attraction, which originally opened in 1989 and had been one of the mountains in Disneyland’s mountain range. Daps Magic had several team members on hand…
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Splash Mountain Celebrates 30 Years at the Disneyland Resort!
30 years ago Disneyland guests first found their laughing place when Splash Mountain opened at the Happiest Place on Earth! Since then, guests have enjoyed the music, comedy, adventure, and of course, the big splash at the end as they visit friends from The Song of the South. Splash Mountain was originally envisioned by Imagineer Tony…
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Epcot’s 35th Anniversary is Celebrated with Magic and Memories!
October 1 marked the 35th Anniversary of the opening of Epcot. The park marked the occasion with a 35th Anniversary Ceremony on the Fountain Stage featuring Mariachi Cobre and the Voices of Liberty, commemorative parks maps and buttons, “I was there” merchandise, and a special fireworks finale following Illuminations. D23 added to the festivities with…
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New Video Shows In-Depth Look at Construction of Disneyland
For many Disney fans there are some videos that have become almost common place when looking at historic Disney videos. Think of the construction of Disneyland and immediately an image of Walt Disney walking between some trees in a field comes to mind. Or perhaps you think of a time-lapse video of different elements of…
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Event Recap: D23 Celebrates Disneyland, USA
For Disneyland’s 60th anniversary, D23 played host to a special presentation to commemorate Disneyland’s 60th anniversary. Taking place on the day it first opened to the public, the presentation was held in the Main Street Opera House, home of Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln, which was also celebrating its 50th year at the park. The…
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Disneyland Alumni Club Gala Celebration to Feature Tony Baxter & Bill Farmer
Coming this August 1 is that of an exciting Disneyland Alumni Club event. In celebration of the Disneyland Resort’s 60 years, this event will feature special guests Tony Baxter and Bill Farmer. The Disneyland Alumni Club Gala Celebration will entertain guests in attendance with live music from legendary Coke Corner pianist Rod Miller. In addition,…
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Indiana Jones 20th Anniversary Annual Pass Event Recap
Disneyland has been rolling out some Annual Passholder events recently, and the recent one celebrated a milestone. The Indiana Jones Adventure celebrated its 20th year on March 3, and in conjunction, AP’s were able to join in an after hours party. During the festivities, several performers gave great entertainment. A “Jones Family” band played in…
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Disney Imagineer Tony Baxter Honored With Main Street Window
Since Disneyland first opened its gates in 1955, thousands upon thousands of people have helped create the magic for millions to enjoy. These magic makers have been leaders in many different areas of the Walt Disney Company. Some have contributed directly to the parks in a way that shines above the rest. These are people…
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2013 Disney Legends Award Honorees to be Celebrated During D23 Expo in Anaheim
Billy Crystal, John Goodman, Steve Jobs, Dick Clark and Other Talented Contributors To Disney History To Be Honored At A Ceremony On Saturday, August 10 BURBANK, Calif. – July 10, 2013 – Monsters Inc. and Monsters University stars Billy Crystal and John Goodman, technology visionary Steve Jobs, television icon Dick Clark and other beloved contributors…
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Tony Baxter Steps Down from Imagineering Post
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs As was announced yesterday, Imagineer Tony Baxter is changing roles at the Walt Disney Company. The following letter explains was sent to Imagineers this morning explaining, in his own words, his reasoning for the change and also what exactly it is. The first words of the change…
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Tony Baxter Roles Evolving in Imagineering?
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs Tony Baxter is retiring? A tweet by Eddie Soto this afternoon said: “Disney legend and my boss tony Baxter announced his retirement effective tomorrow. End of an Era. Can’t imagine WDI without him.” Later in the day, Soto tweeted: “@boss_angeles: Just to be clear on Tony, I’ve…
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D23’s Epcot 30th Anniversary Celebration at the Walt Disney World Resort Commemorates ‘The Dawn of a New Disney Era’ That Began Oct 1, 1982
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE The Official Disney Fan Club Salutes Three Decades of Epcot on Sept. 30, 2012, as the 21st Century Begins Again With the Most Comprehensive Retrospective Ever Mounted BURBANK, Calif. – June 7, 2012 – Hailed as the most groundbreaking theme park of its time, Epcot marks its 30th…
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From Concept to Reality – Tony Baxter Talks Disneyland Paris as Part of the 20th Anniversary Celebration
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs Disneyland Paris is now celebrating its 20th anniversary. It is important to remember that Disneyland Paris didn’t start just 20 years ago. There were many man hours devoted to bringing this magical place to life. Many different people spent years of their lives dedicated to making Disneyland…