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Disney Cast Member Recovering After Videos Show Runaway Boulder at Indiana Jones Show
A cast member was injured after stopping a 400-pound rubber boulder that rolled toward guests during the Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular, Disney said.
- On Wednesday, a Disney World Hollywood Studios employee rushed into the Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular to stop a runaway 400-pound rubber sphere and was knocked down.
- The 400-pound rubber sphere became displaced from its track during the Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular, a show based on Steven Spielberg's 1981 Raiders of the Lost Ark featuring staged effects and stunts.
- Viral video shows the 400-pound rubber sphere bouncing off its path onto the stage as onstage cast members intervened, with a staff member bracing with his forearms before being knocked down.
- Disney said the Cast Member received immediate care and is recovering, and the Disney Parks safety team will review and modify the show element, while a spokesperson confirmed the incident but declined further specifics.
- According to the show's description, the Discovery Disney event series lists dozens of contingencies for performers, with the first scene alone offering 12 backups and featuring live stunts like bullwhip work and staged falls.
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Disney World cast member recovering after stopping 400-lb prop boulder
A Disney spokesperson said "that element of the show will be modified" following the incident.Scott Miller/Disney A cast member was injured after a prop boulder rolled off its track during the Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular! showA Disney World cast member was injured after a massive prop dislodged from its track during the Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular! show.The moment was captured and uploaded to TikTok on Dec. 30. During the stunt…
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Disney World Worker Recovering After Being Struck by Runaway Prop Boulder in ‘Indiana Jones’ Stunt Show
The employee was injured when he ran into the path of the giant prop, which veered off of its usual track and appeared to be headed towards the audience.
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