Project Fedora Update: Construction Notices Filed Near Indiana Jones at Hollywood Studios

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Something is definitely being built near the Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular at Disney’s Hollywood Studios — and new construction filings are giving us our clearest picture yet. Two Notices of Commencement have been filed for the small plot of land between the stunt show exit and Backlot Express, and the contractors named in those filings suggest something more interesting than a routine maintenance job.

Quick Summary

• Two Notices of Commencement filed for the Project Fedora site near Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular exit at Hollywood Studios
• Owner listed as Facilities Asset Management, not Walt Disney Imagineering
• Two contractors named: Artistic Entertainment Services (themed fabrication) and Slalom Construction Services
• Total footprint: roughly 202 square feet
• Earlier speculation pointed to a kiosk; newer theories suggest an Indiana Jones-themed play structure for younger guests
• Disney has made no official announcement about Project Fedora

What the New Construction Filings Reveal

The two Notices of Commencement add real detail to what has been a mysterious project. The filings list Facilities Asset Management as the owner — not Walt Disney Imagineering. That distinction matters: WDI handles new attractions and major themed additions, while Facilities Asset Management typically oversees maintenance and smaller-scale work.

But the contractors named in the filings push back against a simple maintenance read. Artistic Entertainment Services is a fabrication company with direct theme park experience. Slalom Construction Services is listed with a general construction scope. Both are working within a footprint of roughly 202 square feet — small, but clearly something is being built and themed here.

What Could Project Fedora Actually Be?

When this site was first flagged, the 202 square foot footprint pointed toward a snack or merchandise kiosk — the kind of small addition Disney regularly makes around attraction areas. That possibility remains on the table.

But a new theory has emerged: the addition could be aimed at younger guests, with some suggesting an Indiana Jones-themed play structure of some kind near the stunt show exit. Nothing has been confirmed, and Disney has not made any official statement about Project Fedora. The location between the stunt show exit and Backlot Express sees heavy foot traffic, and a themed element — whether a kiosk, play space, or something else — would fit naturally into that area.

Why Fans Are Calling It Project Fedora

The nickname Project Fedora is fan-given, a nod to Indiana Jones’ iconic hat. Disney has not used this name in any official documents. The project sits near the Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular, which has been a Hollywood Studios staple since the park opened in 1989.

The stunt show itself has no scheduled changes announced, so whatever Project Fedora turns out to be, it appears to be an addition to the surrounding area rather than any modification to the show itself. That’s good news for fans of the classic stunt performance.

What Comes Next for Project Fedora

More permits and construction filings will likely emerge as work progresses. Those documents often reveal additional contractors or scope changes that fill in the picture considerably. As fabrication and construction continue, on-the-ground photos from the area will start showing what is actually being built.

For now, the evidence points to something themed and guest-facing — just smaller in scale than a new attraction. Whether it turns out to be a kiosk, a play area, or something else entirely, this small patch of Hollywood Studios real estate is getting real attention from Disney’s builders.

Project Fedora remains officially unannounced, but the paper trail is growing. Two contractors with themed fabrication experience working in a 202 square foot space near one of Hollywood Studios’ most beloved shows — that is not routine maintenance. Stay tuned to DisMornings for the latest updates as more filings emerge and this project takes shape.

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