A Walt Disney World staff member intervened to protect audience members when a prop boulder veered off course during a live stunt show at the Florida theme park this week.
Video footage circulating on social media platforms captured the dramatic moment at Disney’s Hollywood Studios on Tuesday afternoon.
The incident occurred during a performance of the Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular, a popular attraction that recreates action sequences from the classic adventure films.
During the show, a large prop boulder emerged from theatrical smoke as part of the planned performance. The boulder then unexpectedly rolled off its intended path on a rocky ledge.
Instead of following its designed route, the prop headed directly toward the seated audience members.
A quick-thinking staff member ran toward the approaching boulder in an attempt to stop it.
The employee positioned himself in front of the prop and was knocked to the ground upon impact with the rolling object.
Several audience members stood up from their seats as the incident unfolded before them.
Additional staff members immediately rushed to the scene to fully halt the boulder and assist their colleague.
Multiple videos of the incident, filmed from different vantage points in the theater, appeared on TikTok and Reddit following Tuesday’s performance.
According to one audience member who posted about the incident on Reddit, “The cast member was able to walk but was bleeding on the head.”
Walt Disney World has not yet provided a statement regarding the incident or an update on the staff member’s condition, per media reports.
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This marks the second known occurrence of a boulder malfunction during the Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular show.
A similar incident reportedly took place at the same attraction last year, based on social media posts and various reports.
In that previous incident, video showed a cast member performing in the show being struck by the runaway boulder, which rolled over him before other staff members could intervene.
The exact date of the earlier incident remains unclear.
The Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular has been a fixture at Disney’s Hollywood Studios for decades, entertaining guests with recreations of memorable scenes from the beloved film franchise.
The 30-minute presentation features fictional characters Indiana Jones and Marion Ravenwood performing choreographed stunts with pyrotechnic effects.
The show draws inspiration from the 1981 film Raiders of the Lost Ark, bringing iconic moments from the movie to life for theme park visitors.
