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flippyshark
03-30-2005, 06:05 PM
I occasionally drive the Backlot Tour shuttle at the Disney-MGM Studios. We are located right next to the new Lights! Motors! Action! Extreme Stunt Show, which is in previews right now and opens in May.

During the 5:45 showing today, I was driving the route which goes right by the theater, and I had to stop because an ambulance and other emergency vehicles were entering the stadium. From what I have heard, one of the stunt drivers flipped over his car, it was wrecked pretty badly, and he was unable to get out. I have heard conflicting reports on his condition, so I can't comment, other than to say that lot of guests I spoke to later saw the incident and seemed very concerned. (The stadium had a full audience, including Bob Iger. This happened very early in the show, and the audience had to leave.)

It was hard giving the remaining tours as I had to spiel while passing by fire trucks and ambulances and such, and I couldn't say anything about them. (A tent and a bunch of prop trucks were immediately placed around the accident vehicle, and there were many managers and crew.)
I just hope the guy is okay.
cirquelover
03-30-2005, 06:21 PM
That's very sad news. I hope everyone will be ok!
Not Afraid
03-30-2005, 07:02 PM
Although I hope the stuntperson recovers, I can't help but giggle (in a very sad way, of course) at the things that seems to happen to you when you are "Touring".
mousepod
03-30-2005, 07:10 PM
I really hope the driver is OK. I have to admit, I expected to hear about an accident at LMA sooner or later - just not during the previews. While I enjoy the Indy stunt show quite a bit, the idea of a car show at Disney-MGM seems a little out of place (maybe because it wasn't conceived as a Florida attraction, but is an import from Paris). Maybe I just miss Residential Street.
Thanks for the report, Flippyshark. Sounds like a rough afternoon.
NirvanaMan
03-30-2005, 09:54 PM
Wow that sucks.

On a random note, I can't believe they brought that show to the US. It is positively awful. We saw it in Paris and I am a complete car nut. Should have been right up my alley. Never been so freakin bored.
CoasterMatt
03-31-2005, 06:59 AM
So maybe this year WDW will have all of Disneyland's accidents since it's getting all the new attractions (or rehashed imports from other parks)?
Matterhorn Fan
03-31-2005, 01:09 PM
hee hee.... "Extreme" stunt show?
Not Afraid
03-31-2005, 01:26 PM
No no no. It's "Xtreme"! Don't you know how to spell!
Matterhorn Fan
03-31-2005, 01:29 PM
Yes, I do. I was quoting Flippyshark.
flippyshark
03-31-2005, 09:07 PM
I think it is spelled "Extreme" at the attraction, but I am surprised they didn't go with the siller spelling.

Anyway, the GOOD news - the man in the car is fine. He was taken to the hospital and checked out but then immediately released. (The car didn;t make out so good, I guess.)

So, i'm glad that had a happy ending, and I hope Mr. Iger enjoyed the show.
Not Afraid
03-31-2005, 09:33 PM
That's great news! Thanks for the update.
Stan4dSteph
03-31-2005, 09:34 PM
Anyway, the GOOD news - the man in the car is fine. He was taken to the hospital and checked out but then immediately released. (The car didn;t make out so good, I guess.)

So, i'm glad that had a happy ending, and I hope Mr. Iger enjoyed the show.Thanks for the update Flippyshark. Glad to hear the driver is okay.
Matterhorn Fan
04-05-2005, 05:29 PM
So is Residential Street coming back? Will they put in a safe, cheaper-to-operate ride instead? Please?