One of Disneyland Paris’ Most Popular Rides Is Closing After 33 Years

Disneyland Paris visitors planning a 2027 trip may want to check the attraction calendar carefully. One of the park’s longest-running thrill rides is about to close for months, and there is still no exact reopening date.

Indiana Jones and the Temple of Peril will shut down on January 4, 2027, for what Disneyland Paris describes as the attraction’s most extensive renovation since it opened in 1993. Its final day of operation before the closure will be January 3.

For American travelers heading to Paris and adding Disneyland Paris to their itinerary, the timing matters. The ride has been part of the park for more than three decades and remains one of Adventureland’s best-known attractions.

After 33 Years, Disney Is Taking the Ride Apart for Its Biggest Renovation Yet

This is not a short maintenance closure.

According to Disneyland Paris, teams from Walt Disney Imagineering Paris, Design & Delivery and Maintenance will carry out a major overhaul of the attraction. The project will include work on the coaster track, support structures, rails, footbridges and safety barriers.

The temple itself will also receive extensive attention. Stonework forming the attraction’s centerpiece will be rebuilt, while decorative elements will be removed and taken to Disney’s Central Workshops for restoration before being returned.

Wooden walkways in the queue area will be rebuilt, and the attraction’s campsite scenery, staircase decorations and 4×4 vehicle will also be restored. Lighting will be upgraded with new fixtures and effects.

TheStreet first highlighted the closure for U.S. readers, noting that the attraction has operated at Disneyland Paris since July 30, 1993 and has remained one of the park’s most recognizable thrill rides ever since.

Travelers Visiting in Early 2027 Will Lose One Major Attraction With No Firm Return Date Yet

Disneyland Paris has said the ride will remain closed for several months, but it has not announced a specific reopening date.

That uncertainty matters for travelers booking expensive international vacations far in advance. Anyone visiting during the first part of 2027 should assume Indiana Jones and the Temple of Peril may be unavailable unless Disney later confirms otherwise.

The attraction is not the only major ride undergoing work at the resort. Crush’s Coaster is already closed for an extensive refurbishment that began in September 2026 and is not scheduled to reopen until summer 2027.

That means visitors during part of 2027 could potentially encounter two popular thrill attractions unavailable at the same time.

For U.S. families planning Disneyland Paris as part of a broader France vacation, checking the resort’s official attraction calendar before locking in dates could therefore be more important than usual.

The Closure Comes as Disneyland Paris Continues a Much Bigger Transformation

The renovation is happening during a period of major investment across Disneyland Paris.

Disney Adventure World, formerly Walt Disney Studios Park, has been undergoing a large-scale transformation, while Disney Village is also being redeveloped in phases. Several restaurants, attractions and public spaces across the resort are being refreshed or replaced.

Indiana Jones and the Temple of Peril is therefore part of a broader effort to modernize older areas while preserving attractions that remain popular with guests.

For longtime Disney fans, that is the good news: the ride is not being permanently removed. The closure is intended to extend its life.

Still, for travelers who have waited years to experience it, the timing could be frustrating.

After more than 33 years of sending riders through its crumbling-temple theme and looping track, one of Disneyland Paris’ signature attractions is about to disappear from the map for months.

And if it is on your must-do list, January 3 may be your last chance for quite a while.