Indiana Jones™ Adventure

Is it worth it?

Yes, if you can handle rough motion. The theming is some of Disneyland's best, and the temple feels real from the queue to the boulder. It's one of the resort's signature thrill rides.

Who should skip: anyone with neck or back problems, or anyone who hates being jostled. The catch is the motion. Riders consistently call it very bumpy, with sharp whiplash-style turns, a few small dips and almost no calm stretches. It isn't a coaster, but it hits harder than you'd expect from a jeep ride.

The standout: the immersive worldbuilding. Few rides make you feel this completely inside the story.

About Indiana Jones™ Adventure

Indiana Jones™ Adventure is an enhanced motion vehicle dark ride in Adventureland at Disneyland Park. You ride in a rugged military troop transport on a lurching, jolting run through the Temple of the Forbidden Eye, past mummies, a giant snake and the famous rolling boulder. The ride lasts about 3 minutes. It opened in March 1995 as Indiana Jones Adventure: Temple of the Forbidden Eye.

Insider tips

• Look for Eeyore in the queue. When you pass the projector room, look inside for an Eeyore parking lot sign. Almost everyone walks right past it.
• Check the tree with the ride's sign. Built into its trunk is the tiny home of Patrick Begorra, the leprechaun from the Little Golden Book Little Man of Disneyland. It's easy to miss unless you know to look.
• Find the Dominguez Palm. The palm between Jungle Cruise and Indiana Jones Adventure was planted in 1896 on the Dominguez family's property, as a wedding gift to Ron Dominguez's grandparents. It's still growing there today.
• You can't pick your row. First everyone waits in a holding room to watch the safety video. Then a cast member assigns rows at the top of the final stairs. If the jostling worries you, decide before you get in line, not at the vehicle.
• Ride at rope drop or in the last hour. As a headliner, it tends to be busiest in the middle of the day. Heading to Adventureland right at park opening, or riding near closing, is usually the easier play. All Disneyland times are Pacific.
• Lightning Lane: as of November 2026, the ride is part of Lightning Lane Multi Pass. You can make your first booking only after your ticket is scanned into a park that day, and you book one ride at a time, so grab this one early. If you're staying at a Disney hotel, you get one free Multi Pass entry per stay, and this ride is a strong place to use it.
• Check the Disneyland app the morning of your visit. Refurbishments and same-day downtime show up there, and the ride has had short closures before.

Who can ride

Height: 46 in (117 cm) minimum.

Intensity: high for a dark ride. Expect constant bumps, sharp turns, small dips and strong jolts, and the back row tends to feel roughest. Skip it if you have neck or back issues or don't handle jostling well. If you're prone to motion sickness, you'll probably feel this one.

Scare factor: the ride is dark, with mummies, a giant snake, sudden effects and a huge rolling boulder. Plenty of kids who meet the height minimum love it, but nervous or easily scared children may find it too much.

Nearby

• Jungle Cruise — steps away
• Pirates of the Caribbean — steps away
• The Bootstrappers — about 1 min walk
• Bengal Barbecue — steps away
• River Belle Terrace — steps away
• Royal Street Veranda — steps away

Quick answers

Is there a height requirement for Indiana Jones™ Adventure?

Yes. Indiana Jones™ Adventure at Disneyland Park has a minimum height of 46 inches (117 cm).

Does Indiana Jones™ Adventure have Lightning Lane?

Yes. Indiana Jones™ Adventure is part of Disneyland Resort's Lightning Lane Multi Pass. Lightning Lane offerings can change, so check the Disneyland app on the day.

Is Indiana Jones™ Adventure worth it?

Yes, if you can handle rough motion. The theming is some of Disneyland's best, and the temple feels real from the queue to the boulder.