Disney World Unmasks a Top-Secret Construction Zone

Theme park operators rely on towering construction walls and internal operational codenames to keep new developments hidden from the public eye.

Walt Disney World is finally dropping that veil of secrecy in Florida, unmasking a prime piece of real estate that has sparked months of online speculation.

Disney confirmed that the site known as Project Fedora will open as Epic Jr. Stunt Spectacular!, an outdoor children’s playground at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

The interactive footprint sits near the Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular!, transforming the exit path into a themed action area to absorb crowds and give families a dedicated rest zone.

Nov. 9 Update Maps Epic Jr. Stunt Spectacular! Near Star Tours

Walt Disney World has announced Epic Jr. Stunt Spectacular!, a new outdoor playground near Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular! at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The announcement appeared November 9 in a Disney Parks Blog overview of playgrounds across Walt Disney World.

Inspired by the Indiana Jones stunt show, the play area will feature interactive elements and themed structures designed around exploration, action, and storytelling. Disney says the playground is expected to open in the coming months.

The project is located near the stunt show’s exit, between Oasis Canteen and Backlot Express, across from Star Tours. It had previously appeared in construction and planning records as Project Fedora, leaving visitors and Disney fans guessing about its eventual purpose.

Construction began in spring 2026, with pavement and vegetation removed before structural work progressed. The playground’s identity was confirmed after Disney included it in the November announcement.

Sept. 14 Drawn to Wonderland Launch Anchors Disney Animation

Epic Jr. Stunt Spectacular! will join Drawn to Wonderland, another playground at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Located inside The Magic of Disney Animation, the indoor play area opened September 14, 2026.

Inspired by Alice in Wonderland and the original concept artwork of Disney Legend Mary Blair, Drawn to Wonderland includes an interactive Mad Hatter tea party table, a Queen of Hearts rose garden, and a special area for younger children.

Seating nearby gives parents a place to rest while keeping an eye on their children.

The playground forms part of a larger collection of animation experiences that also includes character encounters, drawing activities with Olaf, and the Once Upon a Studio Theater. Disney detailed the opening in its September announcement.

Together, the indoor Wonderland environment and the planned Indiana Jones playground will give families two different places to incorporate play into a visit to Hollywood Studios.

Pueblo Esperanza Playground Anchors Tropical Americas Expansion

Disney has also confirmed plans for another themed playground at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, as part of the upcoming Tropical Americas expansion.

The play area will be incorporated into Pueblo Esperanza, a themed village within the new land.

Although the playground is part of the same announcement about opportunities for children, Disney has not identified it as an Indiana Jones-themed space. Its setting will instead connect to Pueblo Esperanza.

The three play areas reflect Disney’s growing emphasis on giving younger visitors spaces beyond traditional rides and shows.

For families planning upcoming Walt Disney World trips, Drawn to Wonderland is already available, while Epic Jr. Stunt Spectacular! and the Animal Kingdom playground are still in development.

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