Fun Think Tony Liked It?

Luke Manning · 11-20-2008, 09:21 PM

Tony Baxter was at Disneyland yesterday to ride the updated It's a Small World Holiday, as seen in these photos by MintCrocodile:

Nice to see he was waiting in line like Walt once did.

Think he liked it?

Lot's more interesting stuff here:
MintCrocodile : photos : Disneyland Resort 11/19/08- powered by SmugMug

dl_appurtenant · 11-20-2008, 10:54 PM

He's been involved with the changes since the beginning so I'm sure he liked it. It's not like he didn't know what was coming.

Luke Manning · 11-20-2008, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by dl_appurtenant

He's been involved with the changes since the beginning so I'm sure he liked it. It's not like he didn't know what was coming.

I never said he didn't.

Light Mouse · 11-21-2008, 12:03 AM

I don't know if I'd be able to hold myself back and shout out his name to give him a high five.

SkeletonStockings · 11-21-2008, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Light Mouse

I don't know if I'd be able to hold myself back and shout out his name to give him a high five.

I'd probably freak out like a 13-year-old seeing the Jonas Brother's live.
"OMG TONY BAXTER ILU!" XD

almandot · 11-21-2008, 12:16 AM

Maybe he jumped out of the boat and rearranged set pieces like an 80s teenager

Light Mouse · 11-21-2008, 01:02 AM

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Originally Posted by almandot

Maybe he jumped out of the boat and rearranged set pieces like an 80s teenager

80's teenager? I think you have your facts mistaken, those were MiceChatters.

Robert Cook · 11-21-2008, 09:31 AM

I would have shouted "WHY TONY?! WHYYYYYYY?!" and then pretended that nothing happened.

techskip · 11-21-2008, 11:24 AM

I am curious if Tony went to "see the changes in person" or if he went to see the reactions from the Guests. Since it is the holiday overlay, and only a few changes can be seen, some may not even notice it (no "Up with America" or Disney Characters yet). I think the real "test" will be after the characters and the new scene are unveiled. From what Data described, Tony was fairly reserved and not overly excited with this project. Using that as a base against his standard behavior I would say he was either having an off day, being curiously reserved, sick, or isn't supportive of the changes. Data can elaborate.

Light Mouse · 11-21-2008, 04:40 PM

I also noticed the sun glasses and don't believe he took them off during the ride. I think he was trying to keep a low profile and gauge guest reactions.

Datameister · 11-21-2008, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by techskip

I am curious if Tony went to "see the changes in person" or if he went to see the reactions from the Guests. Since it is the holiday overlay, and only a few changes can be seen, some may not even notice it (no "Up with America" or Disney Characters yet). I think the real "test" will be after the characters and the new scene are unveiled. From what Data described, Tony was fairly reserved and not overly excited with this project. Using that as a base against his standard behavior I would say he was either having an off day, being curiously reserved, sick, or isn't supportive of the changes. Data can elaborate.

Unfortunately, no, I can't elaborate much, but I can tell you that I've heard him mention the IASW changes twice, and he didn't really said anything good or bad about them, though he was curious to hear how the guests reacted. I get the impression that he wasn't terribly involved in the project, despite Marty Sklar mentioning that he was involved in the original idea, but I could be entirely wrong about that.

OldSchoolMickey · 11-21-2008, 05:26 PM

I have no idea if he is happy or not, and don't care to speculate. There's too much of that going on around here already...

I'm surprised that there isn't a "What would Walt think" thread on IASW. Maybe there is???

We saw him in the lobby of the DL Hotel recently, and we were the only ones that recognized him.

There must have been a few dozen folks standing within ten feet of him and nobody even looked at him twice. Of course, not everyone is tuned into the personalities of Disney or the Park.

Since he was alone and apparently not engaged in any business activity, we went up to him and thanked him for all of his hard work with the Park. He was very cordial and nice to talk with.

We didn't bother him with requests for photo's or autographs (not our style), so after a few minutes, we thanked him for chatting with us and wished him a nice day.

Seemed like a nice, personable kind of guy.

Extravabonanza · 11-21-2008, 05:30 PM

I hate to sound ignorant but I must know- who is Tony Baxter?

OldSchoolMickey · 11-21-2008, 05:33 PM

Don't feel ignorant!

I would bet cash that 99.9% of all folks that enjoy the Park don't have a clue as to who he is, and could care less.

OldSchoolMickey · 11-21-2008, 05:35 PM

Oh, BTW, he is a Sr. VP of Disney Imagineering...

Of course, that is just the short story. I'm sure others will chime in and give you the 10 page resume version.

11-20-2008, 09:21 PM	#1
Luke Manning Suspended Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 2,660	Think Tony Liked It? Tony Baxter was at Disneyland yesterday to ride the updated It's a Small World Holiday, as seen in these photos by MintCrocodile: Nice to see he was waiting in line like Walt once did. Think he liked it? Lot's more interesting stuff here: MintCrocodile : photos : Disneyland Resort 11/19/08- powered by SmugMug

11-20-2008, 10:54 PM	#2
dl_appurtenant Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Temecula, CA Posts: 507	Re: Think Tony Liked It? He's been involved with the changes since the beginning so I'm sure he liked it. It's not like he didn't know what was coming.

11-21-2008, 12:03 AM	#4
Light Mouse YA RLY! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Internet Posts: 2,653 Blog Entries: 6	Re: Think Tony Liked It? I don't know if I'd be able to hold myself back and shout out his name to give him a high five. __________________ "You have control over your own actions and how you think about the events that impact your life. None us can control the outcomes, but your actions can increase the probability that desired outcomes will occur. There are no guarantees in life. The only guarantee is that doing nothing will get you nowhere." "I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: 'We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal.'" - Martin Luther King Jr.

11-21-2008, 12:16 AM	#6
almandot Shubisha Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Laramie, WY Posts: 3,273	Re: Think Tony Liked It? Maybe he jumped out of the boat and rearranged set pieces like an 80s teenager

11-21-2008, 09:31 AM	#8
Robert Cook Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 518	Re: Think Tony Liked It? I would have shouted "WHY TONY?! WHYYYYYYY?!" and then pretended that nothing happened.

11-21-2008, 11:24 AM	#9
techskip "I Break Things" Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: California Posts: 9,889	Re: Think Tony Liked It? I am curious if Tony went to "see the changes in person" or if he went to see the reactions from the Guests. Since it is the holiday overlay, and only a few changes can be seen, some may not even notice it (no "Up with America" or Disney Characters yet). I think the real "test" will be after the characters and the new scene are unveiled. From what Data described, Tony was fairly reserved and not overly excited with this project. Using that as a base against his standard behavior I would say he was either having an off day, being curiously reserved, sick, or isn't supportive of the changes. Data can elaborate. __________________ "Happiness is a Low Water Level" "Creating magical memories and making Managers cry since 1955!" Last edited by techskip; 11-21-2008 at 11:31 AM.

11-21-2008, 04:40 PM	#10
Light Mouse YA RLY! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Internet Posts: 2,653 Blog Entries: 6	Re: Think Tony Liked It? I also noticed the sun glasses and don't believe he took them off during the ride. I think he was trying to keep a low profile and gauge guest reactions. __________________ "You have control over your own actions and how you think about the events that impact your life. None us can control the outcomes, but your actions can increase the probability that desired outcomes will occur. There are no guarantees in life. The only guarantee is that doing nothing will get you nowhere." "I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: 'We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal.'" - Martin Luther King Jr.

11-21-2008, 05:26 PM	#12
OldSchoolMickey Longtime Lurker Muhuhaha! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Pasadena Posts: 2,115	Re: Think Tony Liked It? I have no idea if he is happy or not, and don't care to speculate. There's too much of that going on around here already... I'm surprised that there isn't a "What would Walt think" thread on IASW. Maybe there is??? We saw him in the lobby of the DL Hotel recently, and we were the only ones that recognized him. There must have been a few dozen folks standing within ten feet of him and nobody even looked at him twice. Of course, not everyone is tuned into the personalities of Disney or the Park. Since he was alone and apparently not engaged in any business activity, we went up to him and thanked him for all of his hard work with the Park. He was very cordial and nice to talk with. We didn't bother him with requests for photo's or autographs (not our style), so after a few minutes, we thanked him for chatting with us and wished him a nice day. Seemed like a nice, personable kind of guy.

11-21-2008, 05:30 PM	#13
Extravabonanza Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Santa Cruz Posts: 218	Re: Think Tony Liked It? I hate to sound ignorant but I must know- who is Tony Baxter? __________________ A little bit about me... First Disneyland Trip: Oct. 1989 Mandatory first ride: POTC Mandatory food: Clam chowder in bread bowl & a churro (not at the same time though) Next trip goals: 1) Ride the Casey Jr. Circus Train. I didn't get around to it on this past trip. 2) Get over to TSI. 3) Try a jalapeño/cheese pretzel. Yummy!

11-21-2008, 05:33 PM	#14
OldSchoolMickey Longtime Lurker Muhuhaha! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Pasadena Posts: 2,115	Re: Think Tony Liked It? Don't feel ignorant! I would bet cash that 99.9% of all folks that enjoy the Park don't have a clue as to who he is, and could care less.

11-21-2008, 05:35 PM	#15
OldSchoolMickey Longtime Lurker Muhuhaha! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Pasadena Posts: 2,115	Re: Think Tony Liked It? Oh, BTW, he is a Sr. VP of Disney Imagineering... Of course, that is just the short story. I'm sure others will chime in and give you the 10 page resume version.

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