So Tony was by himself and I have talked to him a lot over the years but never anything like tonight....I was going over to Fantasy Fair after dinner at Napa and of course I recognized him and just went up and started talking and said...Its strange that when I remember coming here as a kid watching my grandparents dance this was a hamburger stand...he goes THAT WAS MY FIRST JOB AT THE PARKS EVER, then it just took off and was an unreal ride...He was telling me how cool it was that he saw Louie Armstrong play while he was working there and how Benny Goodman would come and play but at that time he had no idea how cool it really was...Then we started talking about a lot of the old people and how they were the ones who kept this place around and how big swing got again in the mid 90s and how they hope to still keep it there but he said he does not think that will happen. Then it was cool when we were talking about some of the back stage struggles in that area since I knew what was right behind and I found some of that to be the most interesting thing about the whole situation since I knew what he was talking about and he knew I did also but the couple people who were standing around waiting for a pic and autograph from him were clueless about...Then I went into my fav topic that I have never talked to him about which was Journey Into Imagination and old school Epcot,,,I talked a little about my childhood and love for Figment and the attraction and how its gone so far away from what it was supposed to be and then it was like I got zapped into a story by Tony all about Figment after I was telling him as a little kid the first thing I wanted to do was meet Figment and The Dreamfinder and then how when I grew up I always thought of the figures of Epcot were Figment and Epcot and not Mickey and Minnie........Then he told me a story about a family who came to the parks in the mid 80s and it was a make a wish child and when he met them it was the first time he had smiled in a few years...Seeing what happened they were so happy that Kodak who sponsored the attraction use to fly figment and the dreamfinder around to meet this kid until he passed away a few years later....Well this family was such a big deal to Disney and Kodak that they made them part of the pre show that was for kodak that had a song called Making Memories done by the Sherman brothers and Tony told me that everytime he would go into the attraction and the song and video would come on he would get choked up like no other....We talked for a long time and it was not like somebody asking questions it was just natural and we had an awesome conversation between two Disney fans and I will never forget it.. - Dave  8647.7 #2 10:58PM

Now that would be a podcast. - Westcoast  61.6 #3551 10:07PM

I'm glad you got to experience this man! - madsdad  1125.8 #73 9:34AM

What an incredible experience Dave. Thank you so much for sharing this refreshing and quality post. Mr. Baxter seems like a genuinely nice guy. - MightyWhitey  648.3 #165 9:56AM

**UPDATE** Our family was not going to be returning to the parks until April, 2013. After talking to Mr about this post...LilChurro, BabyChurro and I are TAKING GRANDMA to DISNEYLAND IN NOVEMBER!! I feel like I won the lottery!!! Thanks SO very much, everyone!! ❤❤❤ *hunts for hotels* - HandMeAChurroImmaFaint  1799.3 #42 6:30PM

*re-assembling self a-la T2 after being blown away by your awesomeness* it’s a good thing david and i were shooting a wedding yesterday when we read this. our teary faces blended right in with everyone else at the wedding :) we are so so happy for your ohana! david just made those necklaces for a little something fun. we had no idea they would be any part of such an amazing family moment. being at disneyland is awesome. (stipulated). being at disneyland with someone on their 1st visit is pretty rad, but there’s nothing quite like being there with a family member on their 1st visit. it’s a precious thing. sadly, after losing my dad to cancer last year, we will never get another family disney day with him :_( we treasure every trip we got to take with him. but enough of the sad faces. it’s happy time for swiss family churinson! senorita churita, your comments and posts always make us giggle. your tot avi is still our all time fav! hopefully we’ll get to meet you someday. if/when we do, we’ll treat you to an awesome dole whip...no, wait...a turkey leg... nope. what was it? think mcfly, think. oh yeah... a churro! :) *showers you and your mom with churros* (the warm, snuggly, fresh, disney ones) - OhanaPhoto  1414.3 #56 11:12PM

Trying to get some special churro treats to you while you are here!!! - RoyannaF  376.6 #363 11:29AM

woot woot #churro watch 2012 lol - DisneyMe2Death  607.0 #180 11:31AM

i'm banned from Dapper Day. last time i went, i walked in wearing a giant pair of Depends...i mis-read the flyer. - littleoysterz  210.4 #1486 10:54PM

If I finish packing for utah by then :) - MayBie  1864.2 #40 5:40PM

I posted this question earlier, but no one has commented. Is this the first time Disneyland hosts Dapper Day? - OynnhoJ  92.5 #3113 4:14PM

Dapper Day is independently organized and not associated with the Walt Disney Company. I believe it is the second annual Dapper Day for all Disney parks, but there is also one in the fall for Disneyland only. - Geekery  227.1 #1281 8:57PM

Cove bar is fun for 21. House of blues in DTD. But it's always better to take your daughter to Vegas before her friends do...😁 - PrincessTianaCM  213.1 #1444 7:57PM

I say Goofy's Kitchen!  - BaseballMickey_CM  2858.4 #16 7:58PM

Noooooooo lol - lisaw  96.3 #3074 9:31AM

I'm 22 and I'd much rather go to the parks then Vegas haha. Tortilla Joes in DTD has really delicious margaritas. 😊🍻 - pirateDJ  20.1 #5049 9:57AM

If you know anyone that works for Los Angeles city they get discounts on tickets. It's through la city employees club. Also Disneyland is offering military discounts right now. - LizzzyBelle  20.8 #4980 8:49PM

Sometimes Costco has special packages... You can call and ask :) but other than that I've never heard of anyone selling discount Disney tickets :/ - RickeyCalifornia  157.0 #2191 8:45PM

You can get parkhopper tickets for like $86 at USC if you're a student - KylaShea  533.2 #214 9:38PM

And you don't have to be a USC student, either. - KylaShea  533.2 #214 9:38PM

I want to go but can't confirm my RSVP till closer to the date - lisaw  96.3 #3074 7:37PM

Who else would like to come? 😁 - minnieMisty  215.8 #1402 4:22PM

As sad as this is; I'm happy that I will be able to attend the further event!! - Cricket  224.1 #1307 1:08PM

Just a reminder: THIS HAS BEEN CANCELED new date TBD thanks!!! - minnieMisty  215.8 #1402 7:40PM

Well thanks everybody and they taste as good as they look sadly that was the last batch I was allowed to make tonight soon after I was kicked out of the kitchen for sampling the goods a little too much.... - GoofyFace  18.0 #5279 10:07PM

Very cute! - hollyberry  368.9 #375 6:13AM

Very cute! - hollyberry  368.9 #375 6:13AM

Mmmmmmm-yummmm! - LMAO-Asturi  173.2 #1951 6:13AM

How to make a Mickey ornament. Buy plastic ornaments, one large and two smaller. Instructions top to bottom: 1) Measure and mark on each side the same distance that looks good for ear placement. I marked at 1" down. Remove the hook caps from the two smaller ornaments. 2) Use a high temp glue gun tip to press into the ornament to form a hole big enough for the top of the smaller balls. 3) Add some hot glue to the top of the smaller ball and then press inside the hole. Hold until secure. Repeat on other side 4) Done! You can glue other embellishments on it as well. - DesperateMousewife  873.8 #104 6:14PM

Awesome!! - happilyEVERafter  61.4 #3555 6:16PM

I made some this past weekend, it was super easy. I bought supplies yesterday so I can make more. Thanks DMW! - Jewelz  440.8 #281 11:45PM

I have looked all over. Were did you get the plastic ornaments? - foursunshine  11.9 #6242 5:47AM

If you have songs in your library there are several apps to make your own ringtones/alert tones. I'm not paying $.99 per tone or more. Save money and make your own pay $.99 for an app to make as many as you like! It's super easy too! - Wizard  81.6 #3259 9:02AM

How cool!! Do you have an iPhone? I would love to have Disney ringtones! - TangledNdisneY  321.5 #13 6:17PM

Thank you so much Lovee!! I have downloaded like 6 so far including Mahna Mahna from the muppets. Now the problem is I won't answer the phone because I'll be too busy listening to the ring tones - Nettenutt  325.9 #493 9:08AM

Welcome nettenutt! - oowllovee  215.8 #1404 9:14AM

I'm so in. Sign me up for TM please. - mickeyboo  65.3 #3485 11:26PM

I would love to sign up for the by mail gift exchange if it's alright to do so! :) - tinkerdoll  178.9 #1878 12:31PM

TM please. - calidream1  386.4 #347 8:10PM

I'm in for the meet up. I'll be in town at that time. - vegasbrat  403.8 #326 8:16PM

Very cool!! Thanks for posting!! - cinderella5  331.1 #468 6:33PM

No way! Does it work? - JennyP  215.8 #1403 6:33PM

too cool! I wanna try it! - CMDizzie  183.6 #1822 1:43PM

Bump - cinderella5  331.1 #468 1:47PM

My aunt rents out four houses around the corner from Disneyland! I stay in them all the time! They are so nice with a pool spa steam shower. One sleeps 11, the others sleep more! Full Kitchen with everything you need and games and a pool table and stuff. I don't know the rates but it will sve you a lot of money cause you can cook! Plus, if you had another friend with a family you guys could get one together. I think one house sleeps like 20 people. So if you and another family payed half each it would be pretty cheap! :) - kaleighmungo  189.9 #1751 2:55PM

I think it might be just myself, hubby, and 3 little ones but I will keep that in mind if we get a big group! Thank you  - ❤MellieKay❤  130.4 #2585 2:59PM

Go to resourcesthen tips and updates, then check out jamiz's priceline tips. Very good info! - connielu  672.2 #153 7:04PM

We've stayed at the candy cane inn several times... Nice place super close to front gate and last time it was $100 for room taxes and everything! Love it! - LoveDland  300.7 #609 7:28PM

bump for offroad - BaseballMickey_CM  2858.4 #16 8:59AM

Such a dufus...where's coaster corner? - alankeno  57.4 #3612 9:01AM

Can't wait to meet everyone! :) - JenInWonderland  1025.1 #86 11:15AM

It was terrific meeting everyone yesterday! - alankeno  57.4 #3612 7:05AM

Wow! That's an amazing deal! If we didn't live down the street I'd be there in a heartbeat! Maybe I can create a flash flood in our apt that weekend... Hmmmm - bellapistola  156.2 #2207 11:11PM

Wow, excellent rate. Good job, Shangz. - JediStitch  429.7 #290 11:12PM

Wheeeeeeee - Butterlina  1307.8 #62 7:11PM

Bump - ERICKA  491.4 #244 10:45AM

Oh how I  you Admin! - disneychick  235.8 #1157 9:13AM

Thanks Mr. Epstein!!! And thank you admin! Been meaning to join for a while now - DisneyVillain  355.8 #400 9:13AM

*bump* for people considering joining D23 before the expo this weekend. - SorcererMky  154.6 #2235 12:49AM

I'm so excited! Can't wait for the Expo! - MonorailLover1959  543.2 #206 12:50AM