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Disney Removes Boulder Stunt After Prop Injures Worker at ‘Indiana Jones’ Show

Disney says the cast member received immediate care and is recovering as its safety team reviews the malfunction.

Overview

  • The incident occurred December 30 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios when a roughly 400‑pound prop boulder left its track and rolled toward the audience during the Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular.
  • A cast member stepped in to block or redirect the prop before it reached guests and was struck, with witnesses reporting a head injury as the show was stopped and staff assisted.
  • Disney confirmed to Deadline that the employee received immediate medical care and that the affected show element will be modified following a safety review.
  • Follow-up videos and on-site reporting show today’s performances proceeding without the boulder sequence, indicating the element has been removed or altered.
  • No guest injuries have been reported, and social-media claims about the worker’s identity and specific treatment remain unconfirmed by Disney.