Garner Holt Productions Make Generous Donation to Ryman Arts

The Disneyana Fan Club’s visit to Garner Holt Productions, a special ticketed event in conjunction with the DFC’s 2011 Disneyanamania Convention, had an especially Disneyesque happy ending. Mr. Holt graciously offered to reimburse all the visit expenses (exclusive of the transportation costs) in the form of a donation to Ryman Arts, the DFC’s primary West Coast charity.

The approximately 90-minute visit on July 12, 2011 was personally led by Mr. Holt. Afterward, there was a catered luncheon with a specially decorated cake for dessert. Also attending the luncheon were five former Disney Imagineers; they are now employed by Garner Holt and were happy to answer questions.

In an informal ceremony at the DFC’s Show and Sale on Sunday, January 15, 2012 at the Crowne Plaza Resort Hotel in Garden Grove, CA, Mr. Holt fulfilled his promise by presenting a check for $1316 to Michelle Lee, Development and Communications Manager at Ryman Arts.

Garner Holt Productions is a world leader in creating animatronics, show actions systems, interactive exhibits, and special effects for entertainment companies and theme parks around the globe. (www.garnerholt.com) The Walt Disney Company is a major client.

Ryman Arts continues the work of legendary artist Herbert Dickens Ryman (1910-1989). Herb Ryman is best known for drawing the original concept for Disneyland for Walt Disney in 1954. Herb strongly believed in supporting young artists and teaching them the fundamentals of drawing. Ryman Arts supports his legacy of artistic accomplishment with a program that is completely free, with participants selected solely on the basis of ability and commitment. The program has become highly competitive and has graduated more than 2500 students. (www.ryman.org) The Disneyana Fan Club is proud to support Ryman Arts as one of its favored charities.

Bob Gurr Takes A Special Monorail Ride Around Our All-Disneyana Show and Sale!

This video posted on You Tube by AboveTheFirehouse.com entitled, "Disney Legend Bob Gurr taking a trip on the Monorail at NFFC". It shows Bob Gurr riding a Monorail around Disneyana Fan Club's July 2011 All-Disneyana Show and Sale at the Crowne Plaza Resort in Anaheim. Notice that this Monorail is powered by people, including Garner Holt!

Garner Holt Luncheon A Resounding Success!

Club Members who attended the Luncheon at Garner Holt Productions yesterday all unanimously agreed that the Event was a resounding success! A good time was had by all! Although we were not allowed to take pictures (other than the pictures that I took on the bus here), our Club Members received a warm, hospitable welcome by owner and founder, Garner Holt, and were shown a good time throughout our stay. The air-conditioned bus trip was nice, too, as you can see by the pictures here!

Special Event Luncheon with Garner Holt To Be Held on Tuesday, July 12, 2011 from 10AM til 2PM

The Disneyana Fan Club is proud to present our first special event luncheon with an industry leader, Garner Holt. All proceeds from this very special event will go to Ryman Arts.
Garner Holt is President and owner of Garner Holt Productions, Inc, a leader in the themed entertainment industry

At age 12, a visit to the “Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln” show at Disneyland forever changed Garner’s life. Witnessing the animatronic president rise from his chair and deliver an inspirational speech, Garner realized that he wanted to create for himself the things he saw at Disneyland.

After more than three decades of business, Garner Holt Productions, Inc. is the internationally recognized leader in the design and manufacture of animatronic figures, show and ride systems, show action equipment, special effects, and sets and scenery. Under Mr. Holt’s creative direction, the company has built over 2,000 animatronic characters, from songbirds to dragons, and giant horses to jelly fish. Clients include such prestigious names as The Walt Disney Company, for whom he has created animatronic figures for many beloved rides and attractions.

Now, for the first time you will have an opportunity to meet Garner in person at the actual facility where he brings to life many of his magnificent creations. This intimate experience will be limited to only 40 guests. Hear how Garner began his illustrious career and learn more about the magic he’s embarking on today. Share lunch with Garner and his talented creative team, including former Disney Imagineers and other themed entertainment industry veterans.

DATE: Tuesday, July 12, 2011

TIME: 10:00am – 2:00pm (Luncheon served at 12:00, hosted by Garner Holt)

TICKET PRICE: $59.00 per person, all inclusive. Limited to 40 attendees.

*Please note: No video or photography will be allowed within the facility.

To get the Registration Form for this Event, please visit the "Events" page, at www.disneyanafanclub.org.