Popular Disney theme park ride to close after 33 years
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Key Points:
- Disneyland Paris will close its Indiana Jones and the Temple of Peril ride on January 4, 2027, for a major renovation expected to last several months, with the last operating day on January 3, 2027.
- The renovation will involve rebuilding the temple’s stone structures, maintaining the ride’s track and supporting elements, restoring decorative features, and updating lighting effects.
- The Indiana Jones attraction, originally opened in 1993 and built in a record 9 months, is undergoing its most extensive renovation since its debut.
- Disney has also planned other major changes, including replacing the Dinosaur ride with a new Indiana Jones ride in Walt Disney World’s Animal Kingdom by 2026 and refurbishing the Indiana Jones Adventure ride in Disneyland Anaheim in 2026.
- Additional ride closures for maintenance include Tokyo Disneyland’s Jungle Cruise (Jan-Mar 2027) and Peter Pan’s Flight (Jan-Feb 2027).
