Date: 7 October 2025
Time: 2:30 PM - Session begins / Coronado H
Price: $175.00 (please note you must be at least 18 years old to participate)
Everyone is welcome to attend the presentation at 2:30 PM, but a ticket is required to join the tour.

Recertification Points: 1.36 Category D
*Includes presentation, transportation to Disney World, and Lightning Lane passes to ride the Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run attraction.

After the ride, you can stay to enjoy the park or take the shuttle back to the ASNT 2025 conference.

*Limited to 30 participants

Unveiling the Secrets of Immersive Experiences
This talk will highlight the creation of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, which Disney developed simultaneously in both California and Florida. Disney brought the Millennium Falcon to life as a signature attraction in both parks, and Ricky was directly involved in inspecting its massive components while they were being fabricated in Hong Kong and Zhuhai, China. His firsthand stories reveal how imagination, engineering, and NDT came together to bring this iconic ship to life.

“When I was working on that, I was [in China] for a couple of weeks working on Millennium Falcons—two of them, one for each park,” he said.

“And the way it all happens, it’s a pretty concerted effort in terms of logistics when you’re doing two parks at the same time. We were based out of LA, but we were actually holding weekly team meetings with the people in Orlando, comparing notes and coordinating with different fabricators.”

In-Person Exploration at Disney's Hollywood Studios
After the presentation, step into the world you've just learned about. Visit Disney's Hollywood Studios and ride the Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run attraction—an interactive adventure set amidst the sights and sounds of a galaxy far, far away.

Elevate Your Expertise
This event celebrates the crucial role NDT professionals play in creating unforgettable guest experiences. Whether you're an expert or new to NDT, you'll gain valuable insights, including:

• Innovative Inspection Techniques: Discover how advanced NDT methods ensure the structural integrity and reliability of complex designs.
• Collaborative Problem Solving: Learn about the dynamic teamwork between engineers, inspectors, and creatives, overcoming unique challenges.
• Practical Applications: See real-world examples of how safety and artistry intersect in high-profile projects.

Join us as we explore groundbreaking work that makes thrilling and immersive amusement park experiences safe and unforgettable—and see how you, as an NDT professional, are vital to future innovations.

Host
Ricky L. Morgan, ASNT Fellow, ASNT Past President, MInstNDT, ASNT NDT Level III, AWS CWI, ICC SSW attended Purdue University and Miami University (Middletown, Ohio) from 1979–1983, immediately after graduating from Madison High School. In 1983, Morgan joined the US Army as an 11H Infantryman, serving until he ended his service as an E-5/Sergeant. He later earned a degree in marine technology from the College of Oceaneering. Morgan has over 32 years of inspection and NDT experience.

Ricky has been the vice president of FlawTech America since May 2018. Before that, he served as technical director of NDT and welding for Smith Emery Company from February 2016 to April 2018. Morgan founded Morgan Inspection Solutions in November 2013, servicing the fabrication and bridge industries. He also worked at Smith Emery since 1994 as a special inspector, lead structural steel inspector, and technical operations director for Asia.