diff --git a/project/demos/DemoPlayer.gd b/project/demos/DemoPlayer.gd
index c0f911f..cfcfa9f 100644
--- a/project/demos/DemoPlayer.gd
+++ b/project/demos/DemoPlayer.gd
@@ -12,5 +12,5 @@ func load_demo(scene_path: String) -> void:
 
 func unload() -> void:
 	for node in get_children():
-		remove_child(node)
+		call_deferred("remove_child", node)
 		node.queue_free()