One of Disneyland’s most popular attractions is set to close in less than two months.
Indiana Jones Adventure: Temple of the Forbidden Eye has anchored Adventureland since March 3, 1995, combining a detailed archaeological setting with a turbulent ride through collapsing ruins, lava, skeletons, snakes, and a giant rolling boulder.
The attraction was developed during Disney’s long creative partnership with George Lucas, years before the company acquired Lucasfilm. Its Enhanced Motion Vehicles were designed to pitch, bounce, and swerve independently, making the troop transports feel far less predictable than conventional theme park ride vehicles.
Its success later inspired Indiana Jones Adventure: Temple of the Crystal Skull at Tokyo DisneySea. That version opened in 2001 with a Central American setting and a storyline centered on the Fountain of Youth rather than the forbidden temple found in California.
Disney has now confirmed that Disneyland’s 31-year-old Indiana Jones ride will close to all guests beginning September 8, 2026. The resort has not announced how long the Adventureland attraction will remain unavailable.
Another Refurbishment for Indiana Jones Adventure
The September shutdown will mark the ride’s latest period of scheduled downtime following several rounds of maintenance and restoration work.
Indiana Jones Adventure previously closed from March 17 through April 24, 2025, shortly after celebrating its 30th anniversary. It also underwent a brief two-day closure in December 2025.
Disneyland has not provided details about the work planned for September, leaving it unclear whether the closure will involve routine maintenance, additional effect restorations, or a more extensive refurbishment.
The attraction has received several noticeable updates over the past two years. In January 2025, Disneyland restored the complete Sallah safety video shown in the queue, which had remained incomplete since the resort reopened following its 2020 shutdown.
Another major effect returned in January 2026. The attraction’s collapsing bridge sequence once again began using the ride vehicle’s hydraulic movements and falling ropes to create the impression that the structure was giving way beneath guests.
Disney also refreshed parts of the attraction’s exit area by April. The archaeological dig site received a new winch, an updated water tower, weathered supply crates, and temple tablets displayed around the walkway.
Those smaller changes suggested that Disneyland was continuing to invest in the aging attraction, even as breakdowns and maintenance closures remained a regular concern for guests.
The California closure also comes while the Tokyo DisneySea version faces an even longer absence. Temple of the Crystal Skull has been closed since August 2025 for an extended refurbishment, with no reopening date announced.
Beyond Indiana Jones Adventure, Walt Disney World currently offers Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, where Indy and Marion recreate action sequences from Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981). A new Animal Kingdom ride is also in the works, replacing DINOSAUR with an all-new Maya temple adventure centered on a mythical creature.
Several Disneyland Rides Are Going Offline
Indiana Jones Adventure will not be the only Disneyland Resort attraction unavailable in the coming months.
Haunted Mansion is scheduled to close from August 8 through August 20 for its annual seasonal transformation. It will reopen August 21 as Haunted Mansion Holiday, bringing characters and scenes from The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) back to New Orleans Square.
The overlay traditionally remains in place throughout Disneyland’s Halloween and Christmas celebrations, with Jack Skellington taking over the mansion and presenting his own version of the holiday season.
The Mark Twain Riverboat will also close on September 8, the same date as Indiana Jones Adventure. Disney has not listed an end date for that refurbishment or confirmed when the Frontierland attraction will resume operations.
At Disney California Adventure, Silly Symphony Swings has remained closed since April 27. Some dismantled components have recently been returned to the attraction, although Disneyland has yet to announce an official reopening date.
A permanent closure is also planned for 2027. Monsters, Inc. Mike & Sulley to the Rescue! will end its run after more than two decades as Disney prepares the surrounding area for future development.
Disney originally planned to close the family-friendly dark ride in early 2026. The company later delayed the shutdown, allowing the attraction to remain open while construction progresses elsewhere at Disney California Adventure.
The proposed replacement is an Avatar-themed destination inspired by the later films in James Cameron’s franchise. Disney has continued to promote the project, although speculation about its final theme and location has persisted.
For now, Indiana Jones Adventure remains open for Disneyland guests through September 7. Anyone visiting after that date will need to wait for Disney to reveal when the troop transports will begin entering the Temple of the Forbidden Eye again.
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