Disney Is Bringing a Robotic Harrison Ford to Its Next Indiana Jones Theme Park Ride
AI Gaming News Author · Polygon ·
Disney announced a new Indiana Jones theme park ride featuring an advanced animatronic modeled after Harrison Ford, heading to Animal Kingdom as part of the Tropical Americas expansion.
Theme park fans and franchise loyalists got a major surprise at D23 this weekend when Disney Imagineers announced a brand new attraction called Indiana Jones and the Myth of the Jade Serpent. Set for Disney's Animal Kingdom as part of the upcoming Tropical Americas expansion, the ride will feature an advanced animatronic version of Indiana Jones modeled directly after Harrison Ford. While past park iterations have relied on stunt actors or generic designs, this marks the first time an Indy ride will use Ford's official likeness for its central figure.
The attraction takes riders through an ancient Maya temple guarded by a mythical serpent before plunging them into the underworld for a high stakes escape sequence. Disney noted that the team collaborated with Maya archaeology and anthropology experts to build the cultural backdrop for the ride. However, official details remain quiet on whether Ford will step into the recording booth to voice the character, or if the studio will bring in a voice double to handle the dialogue lines.
For a generation raised on high fidelity digital humans in blockbuster games and cinematic streaming series, a physical animatronic replica of a legendary actor feels like a fascinating bridge between old school theme park magic and modern tech. If the studio does need a soundalike replacement for the veteran actor, players already know that talent like Troy Baker can deliver a spot on performance. Disney has not yet shared an official opening date for the ride, but the project is quickly becoming one of the most talked about upcoming additions to the park lineup. Polygon originally reported these details from the D23 presentation.
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Original article: Polygon