Walt Disney World is growing with major attractions based on Indiana Jones and Encanto in 2027.
The House of Mouse rolled out its plans to officially bring the additions to its Animal Kingdom Theme Park during the Disney Experiences Showcase at D23 2024. Classic Indiana Jones actor Ke Huy Quan showed up to help reveal the plans to expand on Indy’s adventure, promising to tell a new story set within the adventurous franchise’s universe. You can see some of the new attraction's concept art below.
🐍 JUST ANNOUNCED 🐍 A new Indiana Jones attraction is coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom at @WaltDisneyWorld! This new Indy adventure will be different from any other Indiana Jones experience around the world. 🛕 #D23 #Horizons pic.twitter.com/MPJxZ3a6dE
— Disney Parks (@DisneyParks) August 11, 2024
"In this new venture, the man with the hat has recently discovered a perfectly preserved Maya temple, and that can only mean one thing: it’s time to explore it," an official description of the Indiana Jones attraction says. "He’s heard rumors about a mythical creature deep within the temple — and he’s got to see it for himself. So, he brings us along on the adventure… but will there be snakes? We’ll just have to wait and see."
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Encanto is coming to Animal Kingdom Park, too, bringing what will be Walt Disney World’s first attraction based on the Madrigal family. While Indiana Jones promises an adventure fit for even the biggest Harrison Ford fans, Encanto's Disney Parks debut will see guests travel through a magical home and potentially bump into some of the movie's powerful family members. A glimpse of the new addition can be seen in the concept art below.
🌸 BREAKING 🌸 The first-ever Encanto-themed ride with the Madrigal family is coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom at @WaltDisneyWorld! https://t.co/r3fywJcOwG✨ #D23 #Horizons pic.twitter.com/7RmLJWU3xY
— Disney Parks (@DisneyParks) August 11, 2024
These new Animal Kingdom attractions will be included in a new Tropical Americas-themed space. Disney plans to break ground on the 11-acre area this fall before officially opening its doors to the public in three years. For more on all things D23, you can read up on everything announced at the Disney Entertainment Showcase here.
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