• Disney confirms a new Indiana Jones attraction for Animal Kingdom’s Tropical Americas land.
  • The ride will replace the long-running DINOSAUR attraction and is expected around 2027.
  • Disney promises an original story — a Mayan temple expedition — not a copy of Disneyland’s ride.
  • Disney likely will reuse and modernize the current ride system and deliver an immersive queue experience.

What Disney announced

Disney confirmed an Indiana Jones attraction is coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom as part of a new Tropical Americas land. The announcement was deliberately sparse: no footage or full concept art, but enough details have now surfaced to form a clear picture of the project.

Tropical Americas: a new home for adventure

The new Indiana Jones ride will sit inside Tropical Americas, a reimagined area of Animal Kingdom that blends adventure, mythology and cultural storytelling. Disney plans to pair the Indy attraction with other new experiences inspired by franchises like Encanto, shifting the park toward more story-driven adventures while keeping its exploration-focused identity.

DINOSAUR makes way

The attraction will replace DINOSAUR, which has operated at Animal Kingdom since the park’s opening. Disney has set DINOSAUR’s permanent closure for February 2, 2026. The current building and ride system offer practical advantages — size, layout and vehicle systems — that will allow Disney to rework the space rather than build from scratch.

An original Indiana Jones story

Disney confirmed the ride will feature a brand-new story. Guests will join Indiana Jones on an expedition to a pristine Mayan temple rumored to house a mythical creature. Rather than recreating movie scenes, the attraction will present a fresh chapter in Indy’s world and put visitors at the center of the adventure.

Not a Disneyland duplicate

Disney has emphasized the Animal Kingdom attraction will not be a clone of Disneyland’s Indiana Jones ride. Expect unique scenes, different pacing and new surprises designed specifically for this park and its Tropical Americas setting.

Ride technology and the guest experience

While Disney hasn’t confirmed exact mechanics, the ride will likely reuse the Enhanced Motion Vehicle system from DINOSAUR. That system delivers unpredictable, motion-heavy sequences; Disney is expected to modernize and smooth the experience to reduce roughness while keeping a sense of peril and momentum.

An immersive queue almost certainly awaits guests. Disney typically builds rich pre-shows and environmental storytelling into major attractions, and this project will likely include carved stonework, expedition props and atmospheric audio to set the mood before boarding.

Timeline and next steps

Tropical Americas and the Indiana Jones attraction are currently targeted for around 2027, though Disney hasn’t set a firm opening date. Between now and then we should expect construction updates, additional concept art and more official details. For fans, the slow reveal keeps the mystery alive — and raises expectations for a new, uniquely Disney World Indiana Jones adventure.

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