Indiana Jones Adventure
Disneyland Park · Adventureland
Temporarily closed
Refurbishment with no reopening date announced as of October 2026; signs at the ride say temple tours resume this fall. This end date is our own placeholder, not a confirmed date.
Closed September 8, 2026 – December 31, 2026.
Overview
Indiana Jones Adventure sends guests aboard troop-transport vehicles racing through the cursed Temple of the Forbidden Eye, dodging collapsing ceilings, a giant rolling boulder, and a vengeful stone idol come to life. The vehicles vary their motion and the show effects trigger in different combinations, so no two rides play out exactly the same way, even though the track itself is fixed. Its scale of practical sets and animatronics remains among the most ambitious of any Disney dark ride.
ParksLog verdict
Effects and vehicle motion vary from trip to trip, so repeat rides genuinely differ — a rarity for a dark ride of this scale. It runs rougher and bumpier than most Disneyland attractions, closer to an off-road simulation than a scenic tour. Use the single rider line if the standby looks long; the ambition of the sets holds up on every pass.
About this experience
High-motion dark ride where expedition vehicles race through a cursed temple with practical effects, animatronics, and dramatic set pieces.
Best for
- Thrill-ride fans
- Indiana Jones franchise enthusiasts
- Guests who want the most technically ambitious dark ride at the resort
Tips
- The single rider line can dramatically cut wait times if you don't mind splitting up your group.
- Vehicles bounce and jolt significantly — this ride runs rougher than most Disneyland dark rides.
- Ride multiple times if possible, since the effects and vehicle motion vary from trip to trip.
Details
History
Indiana Jones Adventure opened in 1995, one of the most expensive and technically ambitious attractions built at Disneyland up to that point, developed with direct involvement from Lucasfilm and George Lucas himself.
Fun facts
- It opened in 1995 with direct creative involvement from George Lucas and Lucasfilm.
- The ride varies its effects and vehicle motion from trip to trip; the three doors at the start look like different routes but lead to the same track.
- It's one of the roughest, most physically jolting rides in the park, closer to an off-road vehicle simulation than a typical dark ride.