A promotional image for the D23 Spotlight Series event titled ‘The Making of Indiana Jones Adventure,’ scheduled for February 22 in Glendale, CA, presented by Walt Disney Imagineering. The background features deep red and gold tones, evoking a sense of adventure and mystery. On the right side, there is a dramatic scene from the Indiana Jones Adventure attraction with a ride vehicle filled with guests is seen entering and looking forward into the Forbidden Eye of the temple deity Mara, surrounded by fire-lit carvings and ominous red lighting. The left side of the image has a rich red gradient with golden text and accents, reinforcing the classic Indiana Jones aesthetic. A banner at the top reads SOLD OUT.
GOLD MEMBER EXCLUSIVE New!SOLD OUT

D23 Spotlight Series & Walt Disney Imagineering: The Making of Indiana Jones Adventure

February 22, 2025
Disney’s Glendale Creative Campus

This event is SOLD OUT.

D23 Gold Members: Jump in your troop transport and return to the Temple of the Forbidden Eye in the first installment of the D23 Spotlight Series!

To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the classic Disneyland Resort attraction Indiana Jones™ Adventure, join Walt Disney Imagineer Daniel Jue, former Imagineer Susan Bonds, and more during a panel highlighting the history of the attraction, along with its variations around the globe!

In addition to the presentation, strap in for a thrilling walkthrough of Walt Disney Imagineering for even more peeks into how Disney attractions come to life! Plus, guests will be invited to shop in Mickey’s of Glendale–the Walt Disney Imagineering campus store, which features a selection of exclusive Walt Disney Imagineering merchandise available for purchase!

D23 Spotlight Series & Walt Disney Imagineering: The Making of Indiana Jones Adventure will include:

  • A special presentation about Indiana Jones attractions throughout Disney Parks, featuring Walt Disney Imagineers, like Daniel Jue and former Imagineer Susan Bonds at the historic Grand Central Air Terminal in Glendale.
  • A rare walkthrough experience of Walt Disney Imagineering.
  • Shopping opportunity at Mickey’s of Glendale on the Walt Disney Imagineering campus.
  • A D23 Member commemorative event gift.
  • Starbucks will be available for purchase at the Walt Disney Imagineering location.
  • Entry into the Visitor Center of the Grand Central Air Terminal, featuring historical exhibits curated by Walt Disney Imagineering.

Due to the nature of this experience, all guests must be ages 8 and above.

Join us for one of two event times for D23 Spotlight Series & Walt Disney Imagineering: The Making of Indiana Jones Adventure.

  • Saturday, February 22, 2025, at 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. PT
    • Guests for this time slot will enter the Walt Disney Imagineering campus, where between the hours of 9:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m. they can enjoy the campus’ greenspace, receive a window of time to shop at Mickey’s of Glendale as well as an assigned window of time for the Walt Disney Imagineering walkthrough experience, and have the opportunity to purchase a special themed Starbucks drink. Then, guests will head over to the Grand Central Air Terminal for the D23 Spotlight Series presentation.
  • Saturday, February 22, 2025, at 10:00 a.m.– 2:00 p.m. PT
    • Guests for this time slot will first attend the D23 Spotlight Series presentation at the Grand Central Air Terminal. Afterward, guests will head over to Walt Disney Imagineering, where between the hours of 11:30 a.m.–2 p.m. they can enjoy the campus’ greenspace, receive an assigned window of time to shop at Mickey’s of Glendale as well as an assigned window of time for the Walt Disney Imagineering walkthrough experience, and have the opportunity to purchase a special themed Starbucks drink.

DETAILS

ABOUT THE SPOTLIGHT SERIES

D23 is teaming up with partners across the company, including the Walt Disney Archives and Walt Disney Imagineering in 2025 for the new D23 Spotlight Series. These in-person events will take fans deeper into unique topics such as a celebration of the Walt Disney Archives’ 55th anniversary, a look into Indiana Jones attractions at Disney Parks past, present, and future, along with more exciting topics throughout the year!

NOTES

  • D23 Gold Members may reserve a ticket for themselves and up to one (1) guest.
  • All guests in attendance must be ages 8 and above.
  • Each attendee must have a ticket in their possession for entry, and every ticket must match the name submitted at the time of purchase to the attendee’s valid government-issued ID. Entrance to the campus will not be permitted if the names do not match.
  • Only confirmed ticketed attendees will be able to enter Disney’s Grand Central Creative Campus. There will be NO guests allowed.
  • All attendees over the age of 18 will be required to show a valid government issued ID at registration. The names of the IDs must match the names on each event ticket.
  • All guests under age 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian to attend this D23 event and will require an event ticket for admission.
  • Due to limited parking capacity, only one car per ticketed group will be permitted to park on premises; all D23 Members and their pre-registered guests must arrive together in one vehicle.
  • The event will take place rain or shine; please dress accordingly for outdoor portions of the event.
  • There are a limited number of tickets available. D23 Gold Members must log in by using their D23 Member account information when reserving tickets.
  • D23 Gold Members who do not bring their membership card and tickets may not be admitted to the event. Membership card may be a physical card or a digital membership card found in the D23 app.
  • Ticketed Members and guests who do not attend the event forfeit their place, as well as all experiences, benefits, and gifts associated with the event. D23 Members must be present or guests will not gain admittance to the event.
  • Video or audio recording of any kind will not be permitted during the presentation.

All D23 events are subject to change without notice. All ticket sales are final. There are strictly no cancellations or refunds regardless of reason (including, without limitation, due to illness, change in travel plans, etc.) and tickets are not transferable.

PLEASE BE ADVISED – Permission to Film/Photograph/Record: Disney Worldwide Services, Inc. (“Disney”), and its affiliates, vendors, contractors, agents and/or assigns (together, “Producer”), may be taking photos, filming and/or making other recordings during the event you will be attending. By entering the premises for the event, for yourself and on behalf of any children accompanying you, you: (i) irrevocably consent to and authorize Producer to photograph you, make audio and/or video recordings of you in whatever medium, and use such photographs and recordings for all purposes (including advertising and promotions) in all media, now known or hereafter devised, worldwide, in perpetuity, and in any language without notice, attribution, permission or payment; and (ii) acknowledge all such photographs and/or recordings will be the sole property of Disney.