Accident at Stunt Show

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.

03-30-2005, 06:05 PM	#1
flippyshark Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 2,852	Accident at Stunt Show 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.
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03-30-2005, 06:21 PM	#2
cirquelover Cruising around in my automobile... Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Oregon Posts: 2,617	That's very sad news. I hope everyone will be ok!
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Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	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".
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03-30-2005, 07:10 PM	#4
mousepod You broke your Ramadar! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 4,635	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. __________________ "Give the public everything you can give them, keep the place as clean as you can keep it, keep it friendly" - Walt Disney
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NirvanaMan Making Change Happen Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 990	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.
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CoasterMatt BRAAAAAAAINS! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: One Step Beyond... Posts: 8,802	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)? __________________ Do you like my photography? Visit photosbymatt.tumblr.com to purchase prints!
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Matterhorn Fan Double Agent Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Back East Posts: 2,071	hee hee.... "Extreme" stunt show?
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03-31-2005, 01:26 PM	#8
Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	No no no. It's "Xtreme"! Don't you know how to spell!
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Matterhorn Fan Double Agent Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Back East Posts: 2,071	Yes, I do. I was quoting Flippyshark.
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03-31-2005, 09:07 PM	#10
flippyshark Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 2,852	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.
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