855 · My Interview with Tony Baxter on Figment and the Art of Imagination at Disney

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Tony Baxter discusses Figment and the importance of imagination in Disney's legacy.

855 · My Interview with Tony Baxter on Figment,and the Art of Imagination at Disney How did Figment become one of the most beloved and enduring symbols in Disney Parks history? Disney Legend Tony Baxter reflects on Figment, imagination, and creative legacy in a rare conversation recorded at EPCOT’s International Festival of the Arts. Joined by Michael Young, CEO of Disney Fine Art , this episode explores how Disney art and storytelling connect generations of fans. Tony Baxter is one of the most influential creative leaders in Disney theme park history. Over his decades at Walt Disney Imagineering, he helped shape iconic experiences including Journey Into Imagination , Figment , Big Thunder Mountain Railroad , Star Tours , Splash Mountain , and the creative vision behind Disneyland Paris . In this episode, Tony looks back on imagination as the emotional heart of EPCOT, the mentors who shaped his creative philosophy, and the personal artwork he created years before many of his most famous Disney projects ever existed. He also shares what he hopes fans feel when they live with a piece of Disney art in their home. Lou is also joined by Michael Young , who offers insight into Disney…

People in this episode

Host: Lou Mongello

Guest: Tony Baxter

Topics covered

• imagination
• Disney art
• storytelling
• legacy
• mentorship
• EPCOT

Keywords

• Figment
• Disney Parks
• Tony Baxter
• art
• storytelling
• EPCOT
• Disney Fine Art
• mentorship
• legacy

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Disney Fine Art

Books & works: Journey Into Imagination, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Star Tours, Splash Mountain

Places: EPCOT, Disneyland Paris

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