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

Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/wdw-radio-your-guide-to-the-walt-disney-world-disneyland-disney-cruise-and-more-disney-magic-745149/855-my-interview-with-tony-baxter-on-figment-and-the-art-of-imagination-at-disney
Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/wdw-radio-your-guide-to-the-walt-disney-world-disneyland-disney-cruise-and-more-disney-magic-745149/855-my-interview-with-tony-baxter-on-figment-and-the-art-of-imagination-at-disney.md
Podcast: [WDW Radio: Your Guide to Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise and More Disney Magic!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/wdw-radio-your-guide-to-the-walt-disney-world-disneyland-disney-cruise-and-more-disney-magic-745149)
Published: 2026-01-26T17:29:00+00:00
Episode link: https://wdwradio.captivate.fm/episode/855-tony-baxter-figment-and-the-art-of-imagination-at-disney
Audio file: https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/28f9f949-4d4a-42ec-9df7-38dbed25d441.mp3
Processing state: not_requested
JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/wdw-radio-your-guide-to-the-walt-disney-world-disneyland-disney-cruise-and-more-disney-magic-745149/episodes/855-my-interview-with-tony-baxter-on-figment-and-the-art-of-imagination-at-disney
Duration seconds: 3055

## Resource

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 Fine Art’s role in preserving artistic legacy, curating storytellers across generations, and why Disney art is about far more than what hangs on a wall. This is a conversation about imagination, mentorship, legacy, and the enduring emotional connection Disney fans have with art and storytelling. 📣 Comment in the WDW Radio Clubhouse or 📞 Call the Voicemail: 407-900-9391 ✈️ Looking to visit a Disney Park, Disney Cruise Line, or any vacation destination around the world? Let our friends at Mouse Fan Travel help you with expert planning at no cost to you! - visit MouseFanTravel.com 📬 Stay Connected:…

## Actions

- request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/wdw-radio-your-guide-to-the-walt-disney-world-disneyland-disney-cruise-and-more-disney-magic-745149/episodes/855-my-interview-with-tony-baxter-on-figment-and-the-art-of-imagination-at-disney/transcription-requests` — Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode.
- read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/wdw-radio-your-guide-to-the-walt-disney-world-disneyland-disney-cruise-and-more-disney-magic-745149/855-my-interview-with-tony-baxter-on-figment-and-the-art-of-imagination-at-disney.md` — Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource.

A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed.

## Transcript

Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.