The Disney Dish with Jim Hill The Indiana Jones Ride at Animal Kingdom: What We Know So Far (Ep. 522)
Mar 10, 2025
Discover fascinating new details about the upcoming Indiana Jones ride at Animal Kingdom, including stunning Maya-inspired temple designs and engaging storylines involving ancient gods. Learn about its connection to the iconic Temple of the Forbidden Eye and hear insights from an archaeology conference where Disney presented these plans to Maya experts. Plus, explore the future of Dinoland with exciting changes ahead and get a sneak peek at Universal's hints for a sci-fi FanFest event. This exploration of theme parks promises to captivate all fans!
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Temple Setting and Colors
- The Indiana Jones ride's temple is set during the Maya civilization's classic period (200-900 CE).
- Red is prominently used, referencing traditional Maya building practices and contrasting with the green landscape.
Temple Carvings and Story Hints
- Carvings on the temple depict snakes (transformation), storms, and other natural phenomena, hinting at the ride's storyline.
- The Maya god Kukulkan, a feathered serpent, might play a role, along with Chak, the rain god.
Maya Building Colors
- Len Testa learned that Maya buildings were originally painted, with the colors representing compass directions.
- The temple's weathered look is achieved by showing some of the stucco worn away, revealing the white stone underneath.