Listen "TA Podcast E10: Tony Baxter Pt 2"
Episode Synopsis
In part 2 of their interview with Imagineer Tony Baxter, Mel and Freddy get into the nitty-gritty of the development of Splash Mountain with Michael Eisner, the extended story of California Adventure, and the pros and cons of attractions built around intellectual properties. “Mr. E-Ticket” doesn’t disappoint. Listen after the final credits for a hidden track where Tony daydreams about how he might have developed the Star Wars expansion at Disneyland. This is the second of two episodes with Tony Baxter whose work includes Big Thunder Mountain, Journey Into Imagination, Star Tours, Splash Mountain, and The Indiana Jones Adventure.
Listen to Part 1 of the interview HERE
Our guest for today is Tony Baxter.
Show hosts: Mel McGowan & Freddy Martin
Show design & production: Barry R. Hill
Theme music composed by Rob Watson, closing music by the Lost Dogs.
Give us a shoutout on iTunes; we love the attention, and browse www.themedattraction.com for even more on the attractions industry. Thanks for listening!
Listen to Part 1 of the interview HERE
Our guest for today is Tony Baxter.
Show hosts: Mel McGowan & Freddy Martin
Show design & production: Barry R. Hill
Theme music composed by Rob Watson, closing music by the Lost Dogs.
Give us a shoutout on iTunes; we love the attention, and browse www.themedattraction.com for even more on the attractions industry. Thanks for listening!
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