There was a horrifying turn of events in a Tuesday show of the Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular! at Disney Hollywood Studios in which a huge 400-pound prop boulder broke loose and went off course causing it to hit the audience. A Disney Cast Member known as Robert, made a split-second heroic act of intervening to halt the runaway prop, which left him injured.
The accident happened in one of the most iconic temple sequences of the show and was filmed on video by appalled guests and has since gone viral on Tik Tok and Reddit. The video brings out the risks that lie behind the live stunt shows and the exceptional commitment of the frontline employees of Disney.
The Failure: What the 400-Pound Prop Went Hogeye.
The Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular! has been a permanent part of Walt Disney World Resort since 1989, reproducing the high-octane opening scene of Raiders of the Lost Ark when the 400-pound boulder of prop material, a sphere of rubber and fiberglass, rolls down an exact replica of an elevated track before halting to a controlled stop.
The boulder was seen to be thrown out more violently than usual during the December 30, 2025 performance. It struck a parallel wall and bounced back to the platform and came towards the front-row audience.
A Heroic Intervention.
When the boulder started gaining some speed, toward the seating area, Robert, who was an old performer, rushed to the boulder. The impact struck him back and it is said that he hit his head. A witness said that it was a tense moment when other workmates came to his rescue. One of the audience members can be heard saying in the viral video that he literally saved our lives. “That guy is a hero.”
Response and Safety Modifications at Disney.
Disney came out in a statement to Fox News Digital and other leading outlets stating that the employee was provided with immediate medical care. Although giving the privacy reasons as the reason why the details about the particular medical issues should not be released, according to the reports, given by colleagues, Robert had six stitches, but is now in the stable condition and is recovering.
Short-term Modifications to the Show.
In order to provide the guests and staff with safety, Disney has undertaken the following measures:
• Scene Modification: The particular boulder sequence has been removed or altered temporarily, as a complete safety investigation is carried out. Technical Inspection: The Disney Live Entertainment safety team is in the process of trying to find out the cause of the mechanical failure of the track system.
• Review Contingency: The show, that has come to be associated with over-the-scene, explanations of stunts, is being audited in order to reinforce backup systems.
It is a stunt-gone-wrong after a series of high-profiled entertainment failures, such as a recent concert stage failure in Katy Perry, and lawsuits over theme park safety in Colorado. These accidents portray the delicate nature of immersive entertainment and physical safety.
The official description of the show states that there are dozens of contingencies of performers. Even the first scene can be backed up 12 different times, but this event proves that even the strictest planning cannot overcome mechanical failure.
What Can Guests Do in the case of the accident observation?
In case of a malfunction or accident in a theme park:
1. Stay Calm and Stay Put: Do not hurry to the stage or track, you can disturb emergency authorities.
2. Action Instructions: Pay attention to instructions to become a Cast Member. 3. Report to Guest Relations: In case you have video or data that might contribute to a review of safety, contribute to the formal channels.
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FAQs
Does Indiana Jones Stunt Show still exist?
Yes, the stunt show is still operating at the Disney Hollywood Studios, but certain aspects of it (mainly the boulder chase) might be altered or eliminated during the ongoing safety inspection.
What is the boulder composed of?
Although the boulder appears to be a rock, it is actually a 400-pound ball composed of rubber and reinforced foam, and will be transported by the performers at the reveal part of the performance.
What are the frequency of accidents in Disney world?
Disney has an exceptionally high safety record as a statistic considering the millions of visitors they receive every year. The live stunt shows, however, have an element of risk involved and they need to be monitored all the time.
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