April 27, 2025
Manufacturing the Magic: Early Automatons & Animatronics
In the sixteenth installment of this educational series, Shelly & Noe Valladolid continued their look back at the history of themed entertainment.
This time around, they focus on some of the innovations Walt Disney helped introduce with his family fun park.
Throughout this episode, listeners will learn about:
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How far back in history do automatons go?
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Who was the first creator to use pneumatics
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What sort of control systems were used originally at Disneyland Park
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When were Audio Animatronics first introduced?
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PLUS Special Guest Joe Lanzisero’s experiences working with animatronics
