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Disneyland California Returns to Pre-COVID Operations

It’s been about five years since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Although much of the world has returned to a new normal, there are still remnants of the disease that changed everything.

Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort have rolled back most COVID-19 policies, but some pre-COVID practices never returned. But that just changed at one of Disneyland Park’s most beloved attractions: Indiana Jones Adventure.

Many Indiana Jones Adventure special effects have long been broken, but one seemingly purposeful change frustrated Disney Parks fans. What was once a rotating cycle of made-for-the-ride skits in the attraction’s queue was cut down to just one safety spiel. Guests who spent more than a few minutes in the room were forced to listen to the same bits over and over…and over.

Indiana Jones Adventure Disneyland Park
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According to recent Disneyland Resort guest reports, things have finally changed. Redditor u/nevec_45 shared this photo, informing fans that “the Indy pre show video isn’t just repeating the Safety Spiel anymore with Sallah anymore and [is] back to showing the other pre show segments.”

“Haven’t seen them do this since pre-covid!” the Disney Park guest added.

Indiana Jones Adventure back to showing the other segments of the pre-show video!

Indiana Jones Adventure back to showing the other segments of the pre-show video!
byu/nevec_45 inDisneyland

Thousands of Disney Parks fans upvoted the post and commented on their delight with the change.

“SUDDENLY we don’t have to hear Sallah saying SUDDENLY too many times,” u/20ozMonkey wrote.

“I’m sure the cast members stuck working this room appreciate the change,” said u/millennial_man.

A wooden sign adorned with ropes and surrounded by lush green foliage reads "Indiana Jones Adventure: Temple of the Forbidden Eye."
Credit: Disney

One regular Disneyland Resort visitor took partial credit for the Indiana Jones Adventure update.

“You’re welcome fam,” u/MainStreetTravel commented. “I legit dropped off a comment card about this at city hall every visit for the past 2 years. I’m not kidding. It’s such an easy fix and post Covid there was no reason. Finally. I feel like Andy Dufresne.”

Have you noticed any changes at the Disney parks recently? Let Disney Fanatic know in the comments! 

Jess Colopy

Jess Colopy is a Disney College Program alum and kid-at-heart. When she’s not furiously typing in a coffee shop, you can find her on the hunt for the newest Stitch pin.

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