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Disney To Modify Indiana Jones Stunt After 400-Pound Prop Injures Cast Member

A safety review is underway with the boulder effect set to be altered as the injured employee recovers.

Overview

  • Video from a Dec. 30 performance shows the boulder veer off its track toward the audience before a cast member intercepted it and was knocked down.
  • Disney said the employee received immediate care and is recovering, and the company reported no guest injuries.
  • The park said the boulder sequence will be modified while its safety team reviews the incident, and the effect was absent from some later shows.
  • The long-running stunt show at Disney’s Hollywood Studios relies on large practical effects, underscoring the inherent risks of live performance.
  • Posts identifying the worker and describing stitches circulated on social media, but those details have not been confirmed by Disney.