How a Kid Became the King of Animatronics | Garner Holt, Inventor/President

Join host Roy Ice for "How a Kid Became the King of Animatronics," the Garner Holt Story, Part 1, as he interviews Garner Holt to learn about his journey to becoming the largest animatronics producer in the world. Garner always dreamed of working for Disney, but when that didn't happen, he educated himself and started his own company while still in high school.

In this episode, we'll hear about the challenges he faced and how he overcame them to achieve his dream. We'll also explore the topics of animatronics and what it takes to turn your passions into a successful business. Don't miss this inspiring episode!

Guest Bio

Garner Holt is president and founder of Garner Holt Productions (GHP), the largest producer of animatronics in the world! Garner started GHP in 1977 in his parents’ garage while he was still in high school with his mother acting as a secretary. It has grown into a giant production facility in Redlands, California with the help of almost 100 employees. The company is a combination of a cutting-edge technology workshop and an artistic inventor's lab, and their mission is to inform, educate, and entertain. Over the years, GHP has built almost 500 Chuck E. Cheese animatronic shows and more than 400 figures in Disney parks around the world. They continue to bring smiles, thrills, scares, and wonder to guests worldwide.

FACEBOOK: @garnerholtproductions

INSTAGRAM: @garnerholtproductions

GARNER HOLT PRODUCTIONS: http://www.garnerholt.com/

GARNER HOLT FOUNDATION: https://garnerholtfoundation.org/