Construction is progressing rapidly on the new Tropical Americas land at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, with significant updates revealed in early September 2026. The Indiana Jones Adventure attraction has been reimagined as Indiana Jones and the Myth of the Jade Serpent, featuring Harrison Ford as Dr. Jones exploring a temple protected by a giant serpent creature called the Tsukán. Meanwhile, the Encanto attraction is now named Antonio’s Fiesta de Encanto and will operate without height restrictions for all ages. Aerial photographs show that pre-fabricated facade sections are being installed on both attractions, with experts predicting quicker completion times than previous projects. The land will include a carousel area opening in Summer 2027, followed by the Indiana Jones attraction in late 2027, and finally the Encanto ride in Spring 2028. Disney Imagineers are working closely with cultural experts to ensure authentic representation of Maya culture throughout the new expansion.
Key Points:
- Harrison Ford will portray Dr. Jones for the first time in a Disney Parks attraction
- The Indiana Jones attraction will feature a giant Audio Animatronics serpent creature called the Tsukán
- Antonio’s Fiesta de Encanto will have no height requirement and is designed for all ages
- Pre-fabricated facade sections are being used to speed up construction on both attractions