New "Indiana Jones" Attraction Details and Title Revealed at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event

We now know the new name and inspiration behind the new Indiana Jones experience coming to Disney's Animal Kingdom at Walt Disney World.

What's Happening:

• During the Disney Experiences showcase at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, Imagineers Michael Hundgen and Chris Beatty revealed a treasure trove of details about everyone’s favorite snake fearing archeologist. 
• We already knew that the new attraction will anchor one end of the new Tropical Americas at the park, but we also learned that it will include revolutionary Audio-Animatronics figures, an original storyline, and one grand escapade that transports guests into the world of the ancient Maya alongside Indy.
• Disney Legend Harrison Ford, Indiana Jones himself, revealed to the crowd (via video) during the presentation that he himself will be serving as the model for the animatronic hero depicted in the attraction.
• The name of the new attraction?  Indiana Jones and the Myth of the Jade Serpent.

• The new attraction is rooted with deep cultural details like you'd expect to find in Disney's Animal Kingdom,  showcasing Maya culture and its profound connection to nature.
• Teams are working closely with archaeologists, anthropologists, and Maya experts to ensure that every element is accurate for the region.

• In the new attraction, guests will rendezvous with Dr. Jones, who is exploring this mysterious temple near a once water-filled underground cave, called a cenote. Local legend says the passageway leads directly to the Maya Underworld, and is protected by a serpentine creature: the Tsukán. 
• It was also shared that the adventure takes off when riders are unwittingly sucked through a portal to the Underworld, where they’ll have to escape perilous dangers, like monstrous bats, larger-than-life scorpions, fire and flame, and of course, snakes. 
• It was was also revealed that  you’ll encounter  the Tsukán throughout the attraction, including a final confrontation that will probably solidify yours (and Indy's!) fear of snakes for the rest of time.
• A first look at the gigantic Audio-Animatronics figure was showcased to the crowd, revealing how it completely towers over the Imagineers bringing it to life.

More Disney Experiences News from D23:

• Some acclaimed actors will lend their talents to the updated Carousel of Progress.
• A few Disneyland favorite entertainment offerings are making a comeback.
• Leslie Iwerks revealed that another season of The Imagineering Story is on the way.
• Disneyland Paris is bringing back the classic version of its Space Mountain.
• The Yeti in Expedition Everest is getting fixed!
• Spaceship Earth will receive an update (maybe for real this time).
• New concept art for Marvel attractions coming to Hong Kong Disneyland and Shanghai Disneyland was revealed. 
• We also got updates on the Avengers Campus rides coming to Disneyland Resort.
• The name of the carousel coming to Tropical Americas was announced.
• Details on the highly-anticipated Encanto attraction were revealed.
• Go un poco loco for new Coco ride details.
• More details about the Lion King ride coming to Disney Adventure World have arrived.
• We learn a lot more about the Cars attractions in Piston Peak.
• Villains Land will be called… Villains Land — and we know what (or who) the attractions will be themed to.
• Monstroplis (or at least part of it) is opening earlier than we thought.
• The Disney Believe’s grand hall, stern, and bow characters have been confirmed.
• Disneyland’s Tomorrowland is finally getting an update.
• A new journey into imagination at EPCOT will reunite Figment with Dreamfinder.