New Aerial Photos Show Indiana Jones Temple Framework Growing at Disney's Animal Kingdom

By WDWMAGIC Staff · Friday July 24, 2026 10:28am ET · "Indiana Jones and the Myth of the Jade Serpent"
New Aerial Photos Show Indiana Jones Temple Framework Growing at Disney's Animal Kingdom
Steel framework for the new Indiana Jones Maya temple entrance at Animal Kingdom is rising fast. Fresh aerial photos show steelwork extending above the existing building, with a 2027 opening on the…

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Indiana Jones Animal Kingdom: Latest Temple Construction Aerials - July 2026

Indiana Jones Animal Kingdom: Latest Temple Construction Aerials - July 2026
Indiana Jones Animal Kingdom: Latest Temple Construction Aerials - July 2026
Indiana Jones Animal Kingdom: Latest Temple Construction Aerials - July 2026
Indiana Jones Animal Kingdom: Latest Temple Construction Aerials - July 2026

The steel framework for the new Maya temple entrance to the Indiana Jones attraction at Disney's Animal Kingdom is growing fast.

Indiana Jones Animal Kingdom: Latest Temple Construction Aerials - July 2026
Indiana Jones Animal Kingdom: Latest Temple Construction Aerials - July 2026

Latest aerial photos from @bioreconstruct show significant progress since the last set of construction images, with the steelwork now extending further above the existing building.

Indiana Jones Animal Kingdom: Latest Temple Construction Aerials - July 2026
Indiana Jones Animal Kingdom: Latest Temple Construction Aerials - July 2026

Indiana Jones Animal Kingdom: Latest Temple Construction Aerials - July 2026
Indiana Jones Animal Kingdom: Latest Temple Construction Aerials - July 2026

Disney has confirmed the new attraction centers on Indiana Jones discovering a perfectly preserved Maya temple. Rumors of a mythical creature living deep inside prompt Indy to investigate — and he brings you along for the ride.

Wide overhead view of the Tropical Americas site at Disney's Animal Kingdom
Wide overhead view of the Tropical Americas site at Disney's Animal Kingdom

Disney is targeting a 2027 opening. No specific date has been announced.

Indiana Jones Adventure Concept Art
Indiana Jones Adventure Concept Art

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Incomudro1 hour ago

Truly impressed how quickly that came together. I knew that they were working on and painting these sections backstage, but I wasn't expecting to this overnight.

Haymarket20082 hours ago

They LOVE a phased opening, unfortunately. The splash this would make by introducing both big attractions at one time? Seems worth it to me to wait!

Br0ckford3 hours ago

Moving right along 😃

Nickm20223 hours ago

god I hope they replace this building with anything else. this parcel of land is so under utilized my guess is September, and idk still don't feel sold on a phased opening for this land, just think they'll wait for it all to be done

sedati3 hours ago

I get not officially announcing an opening unless the rides are there, but I have no problem if they open aspects early. Many people only visit once in a long while or once in a lifetime. Why not let them get to experience what's done?

gorillaball4 hours ago

If that is the case, then you should not open anything. Opening with neither big ride would be absolutely terrible. Opening with one big ride I think is a bad idea, unless one is fully 6 months ahead of the other.

𝐌𝖆𝖓 𝖎𝖓 𝐖𝖊𝖇6 hours ago

Is the "The Dino Institute" still sponsoring Theater in the Wild? Assumed it'd be Tropical Americas themed.

EagleScout6108 hours ago

One last small trace of the Dino Institute theming before its covered for good.

eddie10416 hours ago

Not surprised been saying that from jump. Anybody thinking otherwise was delusional. 90 percent of the land is new build and not like Monstropolis where is re theming existing buildings. Their actual new construction is not even opening with the first phase so that saids a lot about the progress and pacing.

V_L_Raptor18 hours ago

I do wonder if Summer 2027 gets them the playground, carousel, and dining/retail, and the major attractions follow on in the fall or early winter.

Haymarket200819 hours ago

Seems extremely likely that Indy and Encanto won't be open by end of Summer 2027.

Centauri Space Station19 hours ago

Major upgrade from Dinoland

Scott the Lawyer19 hours ago

My apologies in advance for not having the mandatory dour and cynical attitude about the new land.

Scott the Lawyer19 hours ago

Starting to feel like this is going to be a really nicely done, expansive land. Look at all that space and detail!
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