Disney looks to be slipping another Indiana Jones detail into Disney’s Hollywood Studios with minimal fanfare, as a recent filing tagged to a small "Project Fedora" at 253 Cypress Dr quietly popped up in public records. The paperwork pegs the work area at roughly 202 square feet in the backstage-adjacent stretch between Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular and Backlot Express, a footprint that screams kiosk rather than headliner attraction. Guests have already spotted portable planters and a freshly cleared patch of landscaping near the stunt show exit, although Disney has yet to announce any official changes. For now, the project is modest and mostly tucked out of regular sightlines.
Paperwork shows 'Project Fedora' at 253 Cypress Dr
According to Inside the Magic, a Central Florida Tourism Oversight District filing lists a project titled "Project Fedora" at 253 Cypress Dr with an approximate footprint of 202 square feet. The documents stop short of saying what, exactly, is going in or whether guests will ever set foot in it. That tiny footprint makes a major ride or show a stretch and has fueled speculation that the work could be for a snack or merchandise kiosk instead.
Evidence on the ground: cleared space and planters
WDW News Today recently walked the area and documented rolling planters, a removed net shade, and the shed that previously housed an Indiana Jones merchandise kiosk near Backlot Express. Those moveable planters and screens are Disney’s go-to tools for masking small refurbishments or temporary retail spots from guests. As of now, there are no large construction walls or clearly posted permits that would signal a full-scale build.
How the find fits Disney’s broader plans
The low-key project lines up neatly with a resort-wide shuffle designed to keep major franchises in view while bigger lands simmer in development. Disney Experiences highlights upcoming work at Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom, including an Indiana Jones attraction planned for the Tropical Americas area at Animal Kingdom and a new Walt Disney Studios courtyard at Hollywood Studios. A small, themed kiosk in the current Indiana Jones corner would let Disney maintain an on-site Indy presence near the stunt show without committing to retire or replace that performance just yet.
Safety shadow: why the stunt show still matters
The stunt show itself has been under a brighter spotlight since a December incident in which a 400-pound prop boulder went off course and hit a cast member who moved to stop it. FOX 35 Orlando reported that Disney said it would adjust that portion of the show while its safety team completed a review. The episode has kept fan attention fixed on the long-term fate of Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular and has fueled online debate over how Disney can protect performers while keeping the show’s signature set pieces intact.
What to watch next
For now, the public filing is the clearest paper trail on the project, and Inside the Magic notes that no construction permit for a full build has been posted. Fans keeping tabs on the situation may want to watch Central Florida permit databases along with the area around the stunt-show exit for new barriers or official notices. Any visible signage or formal construction posting would be the first real indicator that a guest-facing kiosk or cart is about to materialize. The tiny footprint points to a quiet, incremental addition rather than a headline-grabbing attraction, but it does keep Indy woven into Hollywood Studios’ evolving story.
