Lanny Smoot, Hidden Hero of History

Send voice or text msgA tale of imagination, invention and real-life magic! Lanny Smoot is an Imagineer and electrical engineer with more than 100 patented inventions for Disney theme parks. He’s the mind behind the real-life lightsaber and a floor that makes you feel like you’re moving through other worlds. His inventive spirit started early, inspired by his father and a fascination with the lightbulb. He went from building his own unicycle as a kid to being honored in the National Inventors Hall of Fame for his work with Disney. Lanny brings joy to millions and his journey lights the way for future inventors.Go to the episode webpage: https://jonincharacter.com/lanny-smoot/              Get a free activity guide on Lanny Smoot: https://dorktalesstorytime.aweb.page/ep118freePDF If you enjoyed this story about Lanny Smoot, you may also enjoy learning about Lewis Latimer, the inventor and patent draftsman who helped improve Thomas Edison’s light bulb: https://jonincharacter.com/lewis-latimer/ CREDITS: Hidden Heroes of History is a Jonincharacter production. Today’s story was written by Rebecca Cunningham, edited and produced by Molly Murphy and performed by Jonathan Cormur. Sound recording and production by Jermaine Hamilton at Pacific Grove Soundworks.Four easy ways to support Dorktales to keep the mic on and the stories coming: donate, subscribe or follow, leave a review, tell a friend! All support links are here in the show notes below👇🙏Support the showREACH OUT!Send us a TEXT:  if your young listener has a question. Pls include their first name in the text. Your name/number is hidden so it's a safe way to reach out. Leave Voicemail: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1267991/fan_mail/newSend us an email: [email protected] us on IG @dorktalesstorytimeLibrary of Resources: https://dorktalesstorytime.aweb.page/Dorktales-Library-CardSupport Us: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1267991/supporters/new Our Pod's Songs: https://dorktalesstorytime.bandcamp.com/musicNow, go be the hero of your own story and we’ll see you next once-upon-a-time!