Disney's Hollywood Studios Presents: Lights, Motors, Action! Extreme Stunt Show

Feb 24, 2010

by JamieCollins
posted in Only WDWorld

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Disney World's Hollywood Studios is home to an exciting and action packed show called: Lights, Motors, Action! Extreme Stunt Show.

This show was originally created for Disney Studios Paris and came to Orlando in 2005. A special 177,000 sqft set and 5,000 seat theater was especially constructed to house this attraction.

The backstory of the attraction is a behind the scenes look at high speed auto chases and car stunts.

The customized Opals that are driven are very impressive. They were rebuilt from the ground up for the show. They have motorcycle engines and special bump shift transmissions with 4 forward and 4 reverse gears. They also have a special emergency brake that automatically releases to allow for the special spins and manuevers that they perform.
High Flying Action during Lights, Motors, Action! Extreme Stunt Show

High Flying Action during Lights, Motors, Action! Extreme Stunt Show

They complete their many intricately choreographed manuevers in a relatively small space. After seeing this show a half dozen times over the last 3 years, I still get excited when I see the stunts.

They do several jumps over ramps and have cars that land on air bags and then continue on their way.

Motocycles are also incorporated into the jumping act and they have one motorcycle crash into a wall of fire and the driver becomes engulfed in flames.

Driving on 2 wheels during Lights, Motors, Action! Extreme Stunt Show

Driving on 2 wheels during Lights, Motors, Action! Extreme Stunt Show

You will see cars on 2 wheels, high speed chases in reverse, jet ski chases, and explosions. All of the elements that go into a great action movie.

Jumping Through Fire during Lights, Motors, Action! Extreme Stunt Show

Jumping Through Fire during Lights, Motors, Action! Extreme Stunt Show

The finale has an incredible scene where the hero's car jumps across a ramp, through fire, and almost into the stadium. The car is captured in mid-air in the photograph above.

Besides being a behind the scenes style stunt show, there is some incredible driving going on. This is an adrenaline filled show that the entire family will enjoy. The next time that you go to Hollywood Studios make sure that you check this attraction out and don't forget to bring your camera!

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MichaelN February 26, 2010

I really liked this show too. I found it to be the best live action show at all the Orlando theme parks.

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Disney World fan and Editor-in-Chief of the Disney World Blog - Only WDWorld (http://www.OnlyWDWorld.com) . After over 40 visits to the Walt Disney World Resort, I love to be … more