Hollywood Studios Announces First Outdoor Playground Since 2016
Disney World today officially announced that a new outdoor playground called Epic Jr. Stunt Spectacular! is coming to Hollywood Studios in the coming months. This is the second playground area announced for Hollywood Studios, since the indoor Drawn to Wonderland playground opened on 14th September. While the news is welcome, UK families may not find this playground as useful, but more on that further down.
Playground Details: Location and Design
Theming: | Inspired by the Indiana Jones stunt show: Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular! |
|---|---|
Location: | In Echo Lake near the existing stunt show |
Opening date: | Likely early 2027, Disney say a few months |
Concept art shows themed structures, slides, and interactive play elements set against a North African and Middle Eastern backdrop, with clear Indiana Jones theming. The picture below shows the type of play equipment that will be available:
- a jeep
- a climbing frame and slide
- a plane, like the one you see in the Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular!
For UK families this play area could give younger children a much needed chance to blow off some steam and run around for a little while. The concept art also suggests that there will be some sun covering for the playground, which will be needed for an outdoor area during the summer months, and that's why this playground may be less useful than it might seem at first.
Where Are The Playgrounds At Hollywood Studios?
Before 14th September 2026, Hollywood Studios had not had a playground for a little over 10 years. The last outdoor playground was Honey, I Shrunk The Kids Movie Set which closed on 2nd April 2026. Now Hollywood Studios is going to have wo playgrounds when this opens, suggesting that Disney World is once again catering more for it's younger visitors in this park.
Playground Name | Opening | Indoor / Outdoor | Theming |
|---|---|---|---|
14th September 2026 | Indoor | Alice in Wonderland, Mary Blair style | |
Epic Jr. Stunt Spectacular! | Expected early 2027 | Outdoor | Indiana Jones |
Why New Hollywood Studios Playground May Not Be Worth It At Hollywood Studios
There is a chance that this playground may not offer UK families with young children a real break to let off steam in the hot summer months when temperatures can be in excess of 30C. Families looking to let children run around in the air conditioning so parents can enjoy a few minutes of calm too, will likely want to head to The Magic of Disney Animation.
Being able to let children play for longer without asking them to wear a hat or put on more sun sunscreen in a cool environment does offer that break that is often needed with younger children in Hollywood Studios. As only concept art is currently available, only time will tell what shade will be available but it is something to consider if you're a UK family working a playground in with a sit down for parents.
Magic In A Minute
Hollywood Studios have revealed concept art for an Indiana Jones themed outdoor playground coming soon. The area will offer UK families with children a space to let them run round, but it could be a space you'll need to plan a visit to rather than use any time. With an opening date yet to be announced, this outdoor area shows Hollywood Studios is shifting to make more attractions for families with younger children.
