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Indiana Jones Adventure Reopens with Major Upgrades
23 Oct
Summary
- Hydraulic doors replaced with more reliable electric systems.
- Ride capacity increased by improving loading and unloading.
- Larger storage pouches installed to reduce ride stoppages.
Disneyland's Indiana Jones Adventure has officially reopened its doors after a significant six-week refurbishment period. This extensive downtime focused on crucial behind-the-scenes upgrades aimed at enhancing both the ride's reliability and its overall capacity for guests.
The attraction's most notable mechanical change involves the doors of the Temple of the Forbidden Eye. Previously operated by hydraulic actuators, these mechanisms have been converted to fully electric systems. This upgrade is expected to significantly improve reliability, simplify maintenance, and eliminate the risk of hydraulic fluid leaks.
Further enhancements include an optimized loading and unloading process for the ride vehicles. This adjustment ensures vehicles consistently stop in their precise positions, thereby increasing the ride's operational efficiency. These improvements, alongside other engineering modifications, have collectively boosted the attraction's capacity by approximately 125 people per hour.
In response to frequent ride stoppages caused by loose items, larger storage pouches have been installed in the vehicles. This measure aims to make it easier for guests to secure personal belongings such as water bottles and backpacks, further contributing to smoother operations and fewer interruptions during the adventure.
