Project Fedora Steel Rises at Hollywood Studios

By · Adult Disney · Wisconsin

Published October 10, 2026 · Updated October 12, 2026

According to reports, construction crews added a steel framework on October 9, 2026, at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in the Echo Lake area. As of Saturday, October 10, Disney has not announced what the project is or whether it will become a guest-facing attraction, restaurant, show element, or support structure.

The work is reportedly taking place behind rolling planter walls between Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular and Backlot Express. The project has been referred to as “Project Fedora” in permits and fan discussion, but Disney has not publicly used that name in an announcement.

Recent aerial photos reportedly show vertical steel posts connected by angled and horizontal metal pipes at the site. That is the clearest visible construction change so far after months of land clearing and foundation-style work.

Earlier October observations reportedly showed fresh concrete pads with steel plates and anchor bolts, plus narrow formed trenches with rebar prepared for additional concrete. Reports also note lumber, formwork, survey flags, and overnight activity around the active construction area.

Public construction filings from May reportedly name Slalom Construction Services, Inc. and Artistic Entertainment Services LLC as contractors. Artistic Entertainment Services has previously worked on themed Disney installations, but that history does not confirm what Project Fedora will be.

What we know

What’s not confirmed

Disney has not confirmed what Project Fedora is, whether it has a public-facing purpose, when it will be completed, or whether it connects to any future attraction, dining location, entertainment offering, queue space, backstage use, or themed installation.

Disney also has not announced any closure tied to this construction in the facts available here. The contractor names and visible steel are clues that work is moving, but they are not enough to call the final use.

What it means for your trip

Do not rebuild your Hollywood Studios plan around this yet. The smart read is simple: construction is visible near a real guest corridor, but there is no announced attraction, restaurant, opening date, or booking action attached to it.

If your route cuts through Echo Lake between Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular and Backlot Express, expect construction walls in that area and give yourself a little extra patience moving through the land. Otherwise, keep your Hollywood Studios strategy focused on the known pressure points: Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance as a Lightning Lane Single Pass ride, and high-demand Multi Pass picks like Slinky Dog Dash, Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, Tower of Terror, and Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster when operating.

The veteran move is to watch the site, not chase the rumor. Until Disney says what Project Fedora actually is, treat it as active construction with interesting signals, not a reason to change where you eat, what you book, or which park day you choose.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Project Fedora at Hollywood Studios?

Project Fedora is the reported name being used for active construction in the Echo Lake area between Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular and Backlot Express. Disney has not confirmed what the project is.

Has Disney announced an opening date for Project Fedora?

No. As of Saturday, October 10, Disney has not announced an opening date, final purpose, or guest-facing details for the project.

Is anything closing because of Project Fedora?

No closure is confirmed in the facts available here. The reports describe construction walls and active work, but not an announced attraction, restaurant, or show closure tied to the project.

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