Disney park worker hurt shielding crowd from 400-pound runaway prop in Indiana Jones show
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Key Points:
- A Disney employee at Hollywood Studios was injured after throwing himself in front of a 400-pound rubber boulder that rolled off its track during the "Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular" show.
- The employee shielded guests from the runaway prop but was knocked to the ground, prompting immediate assistance from fellow staff members.
- Disney confirmed the incident but has not disclosed the exact timing or extent of the employee’s injuries, emphasizing their focus on supporting the injured cast member.
- The theme park announced that the stunt element will be modified following a safety review to prevent similar occurrences in the future.
- The incident occurred during a reenactment of a famous scene from the 1981 film "Raiders of the Lost Ark,"
