Legendary actor Harrison Ford is marking a major career first with his latest project.
On Saturday, the “Indiana Jones” icon, 84, announced at D23 that he will serve as the actual model for the franchise’s audio-animatronic figure for the first time ever.
The exciting news was unveiled during the Disney Experiences showcase, “Horizons: Disney Experiences Showcase,” revealing that Harrison’s iconic character will be featured in a new attraction at Walt Disney World Resort.
The attraction, titled “Indiana Jones and the Myth of the Jade Serpent,” will be located in the Tropical Americas land currently under construction at Disney’s Animal Kingdom.
Harrison Ford Teases New Disney Project
Ford teased his latest project and thanked fans for joining him on so many adventures with the beloved character in a video message.
“Hello, D23. Thanks for coming along on all of Indy’s adventures,” Ford said in the clip. “Soon it will be time for his next ride, and I’m pleased to share that for the first time ever, I’m the actual model of the Indiana Jones animatronic, fear of snakes included.”
He continued, “I’m excited for you to see his next epic adventure, and I’m coming to Walt Disney World soon.”
Fans were quick to share their excitement over Ford’s big news. Someone commented, “Having Harrison Ford living forever through this attraction was the best decision.”
Another wrote, “This makes me tear up knowing his legacy will forever be enshrined.”
A fan added, “This is such a big deal! So happy he chose to do this,” while another chimed in, “Harrison will forever and always be our Indiana Jones!”
‘Indiana Jones’ Attraction Storyline Revealed
GettyImagineers Michael Hundgen and Chris Beatty also shared first details about the ride’s cultural inspiration, new storyline, and the experience guests will have once they enter the temple.
The project team also emphasized its commitment to authentic storytelling, collaborating with archaeologists, anthropologists, and Maya experts to ensure the attraction accurately represents the region.
“You’ll rendezvous with Dr. Jones, who is in the midst of exploring this mysterious temple near a once water-filled underground cave, called a cenote. Local legend says the passageway leads directly to the Maya Underworld and is protected by a serpentine creature: the Tsukán,” according to Disney Parks Blog.
“The adventure takes off when riders are unwittingly sucked through a portal to the Underworld, where they’ll have to escape perilous dangers, like monstrous bats, larger-than-life scorpions, fire and flame, and of course, snakes.”
Ford first appeared as Indy in “Raiders of the Lost Ark,” later renamed “Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark” in 1981. He reprised his role for “Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom” in 1984 and “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade” in 1989.
In 2008, Ford starred in “Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull,” and took one final adventure in “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny” in 2023.
