Disney Files Steel Permit for Indiana Jones Theater
Published October 14, 2026
Disney’s Facility Asset Management team has filed a construction permit bringing a steel fabrication contractor onto the Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular theater at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, according to reports published Wednesday, October 14, 2026. The filing lists the work at 225 Cypress Dr., the address tied to the show’s theater building.
As of Wednesday, October 14, 2026, the show has not been announced as closing, and no refurbishment dates have been attached to the permit in the reporting available.
The source report notes that late last year the show’s large boulder prop injured stunt performer Robert Herrick. The outlet does not link the permit filing to that incident.
The theater runs several posted performances a day, which is why our arrival guidance lands at 15–20 minutes ahead rather than the 45 minutes people often budget. If the show is ever unavailable on a given day, that crowd doesn’t disappear — it spreads to the attractions on either side of it, with Star Tours – The Adventures Continue and Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway the first places we’d expect afternoon waits to tighten.
What’s not confirmed
Disney has not confirmed the permit, has not said the work is connected to the boulder incident, and has not announced a refurbishment window, a show closure, or any change to the stunt sequence itself. A permit filing is paperwork, not a schedule — it does not establish that the theater goes dark, or when.
What it means for your trip
- If Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular is a must-see for your group, confirm the day’s performance times in My Disney Experience the morning you’re at Hollywood Studios. The posted schedule shifts by season and day, and a short-notice schedule change is far more likely than a surprise long closure.
- Don’t build a Hollywood Studios day around a single showtime if it’s your only day in that park. Anchor the morning on rope-drop rides, then slot the stunt show into the gap between Lightning Lane Multi Pass windows — it’s a theater show, so Multi Pass selections aren’t affected by it either way.
- The theater seats a large crowd at once, so showing up roughly 15–20 minutes ahead is usually enough outside peak holiday weeks. Arriving 45 minutes early is wasted park time here.
- If the show does end up unavailable on your day, the easiest same-area swaps are Star Tours – The Adventures Continue, Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, and The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror. SupaPark’s Lightning Lane refill alerts can flag one of those opening up while you’re already in the park, so you’re not refreshing for it yourself.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular closing?
No closure has been announced. As of October 14, 2026, the only reported development is a construction permit filed for the theater, with no dates attached.
Should I still plan to see Indiana Jones on my trip?
Yes — nothing has been announced that would pull it off the schedule. Plan on arriving roughly 15–20 minutes before a posted performance outside peak holiday weeks, and check the day’s performance times in My Disney Experience the morning you’re at Hollywood Studios.
Keep planning: Indiana Jones Stunt Show: How to Walk Right In
SupaPark tracks live wait times and crowd forecasts, and pings you the second a hard-to-get reservation opens or a ride goes walk-on — free to start at supapark.com.