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Designing Theme Park Attractions

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2025-08-27 16:00:00 2025-08-27 17:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Designing Theme Park Attractions Learn what it takes to design an attraction with TEA Master and Disney Imagineer Lanny Smoot as he discusses how science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM) come together to create unforgettable theme park experiences. For ages 10-18. Virtual Program -

Wednesday, August 27
4:00pm - 5:00pm

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Learn what it takes to design an attraction with TEA Master and Disney Imagineer Lanny Smoot as he discusses how science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM) come together to create unforgettable theme park experiences. For ages 10-18.

From concept to installation, learn what it takes to create an attraction – and explore real-world examples of the power of creativity, invention, and collaboration in action. With over 100 patents, and 48 years of technical experience, Lanny Smoot has created some of Disney Experiences’ most magical special effects, including Madame Leota’s Haunted Mansion levitating crystal ball, the real-life lightsabers found in Disney’s Star Wars attractions, and more. Along with discussing how science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM) come together to create unforgettable theme park experiences, he will share some advice on starting on a successful career path, how to remain successful, and how to have fun all along the way! Lanny will be sharing some of his experience as a theatrical technology creator, inventor, electrical engineer, scientist, and researcher. For youth ages 10-18.

Sponsored by Edison International and LA County Library Foundation, in partnership with Themed Entertainment Association (TEA).

This is a virtual event hosted on Zoom.

  

AGE GROUP: | Teens |

EVENT TYPE: | STEAM | Business, Career, & Finance |

TAGS: | Virtual Program | Creative Careers |

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