Disney appears to be adding another Indiana Jones fixture to Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
A new filing in the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District database references a project called “Project Fedora” near the exit of the Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular, pointing to fresh activity tied to the franchise at Walt Disney World.
The filing comes as Hollywood Studios continues a major transformation period.
Muppet*Vision 3D and PizzeRizzo closed last year to make way for Disney’s upcoming Monsters, Inc. land, while Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith shut down ahead of its Muppets retheme opening later this month.
Now, attention has shifted toward another section of the park that has remained largely unchanged for decades.
Disney Files New “Project Fedora” Listing
The new filing references 253 Cypress Dr, a backstage-adjacent location positioned between the Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular exit and Backlot Express.
The codename itself appears to be an Indiana Jones reference, with “Fedora” matching the character’s signature hat.
Guests first noticed activity around the area earlier this spring after portable planters appeared around part of the space. Vegetation has since been removed from sections of the location, though Disney has not publicly acknowledged any project there.
The footprint attached to the filing is relatively small at roughly 202 square feet.
That size makes a major attraction unlikely. Instead, the project appears more consistent with a kiosk-style addition, potentially tied to food, beverages, or merchandise.
No major construction walls have appeared yet, and Disney has not filed a separate vertical construction permit connected to the site.
Indiana Jones Continues Expanding at Walt Disney World
The filing adds to Disney’s growing use of the Indiana Jones franchise across Walt Disney World.
Disney’s Hollywood Studios has housed the Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular since 1989, with the long-running live show recreating scenes from Raiders of the Lost Ark using pyrotechnics, stunt performers, and practical effects.
The franchise is also set to expand at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, where Disney is replacing DINOSAUR with a new Indiana Jones attraction as part of the Tropical Americas overhaul.
That wider expansion makes this smaller Hollywood Studios project stand out more than it otherwise might.
Questions surrounding the future of the stunt show intensified last year after a serious onstage incident involving a runaway prop boulder. Veteran performer Robert Herrick was reportedly injured after intervening during the sequence.
Disney later confirmed the stunt setup would be modified following a safety review, fueling speculation online that the company could eventually retire the decades-old attraction altogether. This latest filing suggests otherwise.
More surprising is the fact that Disney is actively investing in the franchise's theme park presence, despite the series itself seemingly coming to an end. Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny was widely positioned as Harrison Ford’s final outing as the character, and the 2023 film underperformed at the box office despite heavy marketing and a reported budget exceeding $300 million.
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