Crash at Lights Motors Action today

FerretAfros

FerretAfros

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danlb_2000 said:
If you watch a video of the show you can see that the car does get a little air time at the top of the ramp. It appears that they came up the backstage ramp to fast.
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Ah, that makes sense. I had always assumed that the car was on some sort of elevator that took it up to the second level, and that it started moving from a level grade at the higher elevation. I hadn't considered that it might be a single quick up/down motion, which could certainly lead to this type of situation
 
michael.fumc

michael.fumc

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FerretAfros said:
Ah, that makes sense. I had always assumed that the car was on some sort of elevator that took it up to the second level, and that it started moving from a level grade at the higher elevation. I hadn't considered that it might be a single quick up/down motion, which could certainly lead to this type of situation
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I always thought it was a lift to.
 
danlb_2000

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It's a ramp...

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GrumpyFan

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CDavid said:
Yes, anyone hoping to see an accident, which could potentially result in serious injury, certainly got their money worth. :banghead:
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What?!?! You mean that's not why everybody goes to see that show?

Of course, everybody else just wanted to see the Lights, Motors, Action stunt show, but then they are probably just relieved that nobody was hurt, and aren't so concerned for the show.
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Seriously though, I am thankful nobody was seriously injured, and was not suggesting that's what people wanted to see. My comment was along the lines of the guests got more than they bargained for in this show.
 
mp2bill

mp2bill

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got2lovedisney said:
I might be in the minority but I like that show and would miss it if it was gone. Especially if it's replaced with something really lame.
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Get rid of it and the Backlot Studio Tour and create a proper Pixar Place with multiple attractions (Monster's Ride and Go Seek, *[Wreck It Ralph] Sugar Rush Racers, [Up] Flight to Paradise Falls, etc).

*edit - I got called out by a couple of people who apparently have encyclopedic Disney minds :rolleyes:
 
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Bairstow

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The last time I saw Lights Motors Action there was a minor "crash"; the car coming off the truck ramp hit the airbag a little too nose-down and the impact ripped the front facia off.

When we did the Backstage Magic tour, I'm pretty sure I saw a stack of Lights Motors Action bodywork pieces in Central Shops behind the Magic Kingdom. Perhaps they're molded there.

IDInstitute said:
Will this show be closed for a few days or something while they repair the car??
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I would assume not. They have multiple back-up vehicles for every role.
As has already been said, this appears to be driver error- coming onto the ramp too quickly.

mp2bill said:
Get rid of it and the Backlot Studio Tour and create a proper Pixar Place with multiple attractions (Monster's Ride and Go Seek, [Wreck It Ralph] Sugar Rush Racers, etc).
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Yeah, I wouldn't miss Lights Motors Action at all.
The show is impressive to see, once.
It lacks any of the charm or humor that had made the Indiana Jones show a lasting draw, though at this point I'm kind of sick of both of them.
 
DABIGCHEEZ

DABIGCHEEZ

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First, good to hear no one was hurt.

This and Indy was a one and done show for us. Haven't wasted our time at either in years! Can't wait for both to be replaced with something worthwhile... however that may take a very long time. :(
 
alissafalco

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sweetpee_1993 said:
In January '09 we saw the hero car land off the final jump wrong. It bounced violently front first then back. It lost control as it entered the tunnel under the stands. We'd seen the show several times before so we knew how the sequence should go, how the car performs, and how the show concludes. As soon as it happened safety people ran out to look in the tunnel & you could see their reactions. The show ended abruptly. Little to no calls for applause, etc. The crash happened then it was "Have a good day, folks!" We saw an ambulance pull up behind the stadium. They came running with the stretcher. They routed all the guests exiting out across the "stage" then thru gates behind the village sets. When we got to the ground level by the tunnel I turned and looked past the CMs trying to keep people from seeing. There were red striations on the tunnel wall and the car was resting partially upside down against the wall further in. You could see the rear of the car towards the back. All the other shows for the day were cancelled but they were up & running the next day. There was no news or any official reports. Only me. Lots of official-looking people with clip boards, etc. all in the area in the hours that passed. Again, I'd been in MGM/DHS enough to know something unusual had happened because I saw little things going on that were different. I did hear later that the driver was okay which was good to know.

I came here....I wasn't a big poster then....and reported it as soon as I could after it happened. Aaaaaand, got called a liar & told I made it up to get attention. Buncha DBs, I swear. Whatever. Do ya want news or not? Right? Since then I post in this section with my fisticuffs at the ready. It's a tough room but, hey, I'm a tough girl. ;)

Anywhooooo, accidents happen at that show and, NO, it's not going to make headline news. Glad to hear nobody was hurt with the latest mishap. Also glad there's good photos & evidence so others don't have to be accused of attention-seeking. ;)

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Here's a link to the 2009 thread.

http://forums.wdwmagic.com/threads/lights-motors-action-accident-yesterday.400134/page-2

There's a photo in post #39 of the hero car landing nose-down. The front of the car hit, bounced up, then the back hit, and bounced. The car veered to the side as it entered the tunnel. I love the term "routine hit" by a couple of the posters in that thread. Um, what exactly is a routine hit? Is it routine when a car is not upright? :rolleyes:
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I just read your original post to the accident in 2009. Are we really surprised it was JT that was doubting you?? When I saw his name it made sense :rolleyes: what a $%^#!
 
donsullivan

donsullivan

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Based on the pictures, it seems reasonable to assume that the show will be down for at least a few days (if not longer) while they investigate the cause of the accident. They'll want to be sure they understand why it happened and what (if any) changes need to be made either to show equipment or performance procedures to prevent it from happening again.
 
R W B

R W B

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I really like LMA, I'd definitely miss it if it was gone. Lets be honest, If TDO takes away LMA we will more then likely have a meet and greet and/or nice bathrooms to replace it. Same with Indiana Jones.

CDavid said:
Yes, anyone hoping to see an accident, which could potentially result in serious injury, certainly got their money worth. :banghead:

Of course, everybody else just wanted to see the Lights, Motors, Action stunt show, but then they are probably just relieved that nobody was hurt, and aren't so concerned for the show.
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Something like 27-28% of people asked at NASCARs Daytona 500 said they were there for the wrecks more then anything else. As Americans we like action and yes LMA has a lot of action we will never turn down more of it.
 
WDWDad13

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R W B said:
I really like LMA, I'd definitely miss it if it was gone. Lets be honest, If TDO takes away LMA we will more then likely have a meet and greet and/or nice bathrooms to replace it. Same with Indiana Jones.
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don't be so sure of that :)
 

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