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- Disney park worker hurt shielding crowd from 400-pound runaway prop in Indiana Jones show (nbcnews.com)
Disney Employee Injured While Shielding Guests from Runaway Prop at Indiana Jones Stunt Show
A Disney employee sustained injuries after bravely intercepting a 400-pound rubber boulder that veered off its track during a performance of the “Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular” at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Florida. The incident, captured on viral video, saw the prop rolling toward the audience before the quick-thinking cast member intervened.
Initially, guests reportedly found humor in the unexpected turn of events, which recreated the iconic “Raiders of the Lost Ark” scene. However, their amusement quickly shifted to concern as the large, bouncing prop continued its trajectory off-course.
The employee reportedly extended his forearms to brace for impact, but the faux boulder’s momentum knocked him to the ground. While he successfully slowed the prop’s movement away from the crowd, he remained on the floor as fellow employees rushed to his aid.
The prop, described by the official Disney Parks Blog as a 400-pound rubber replica, was part of the elaborate stunt show.
A Disney spokesperson confirmed the incident, stating, “We’re focused on supporting our Cast Member, who is recovering. Safety is at the heart of what we do, and that element of the show will be modified as our safety team completes a review of what happened.” Specific details regarding the exact time of the mishap or the extent of the employee’s injuries were not provided.
The “Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular” is a popular attraction that recreates various scenes from the classic 1981 film, where Harrison Ford’s character, Indiana Jones, famously evades a massive rolling boulder in a booby-trapped lair.