Josh D’Amaro Shares Behind-the-Scenes Photos of Walt Disney World Projects

Walt Disney Company CEO Josh D'Amaro recently took to Instagram to share behind-the-scenes photographs from his tours of three major Walt Disney World construction projects. Accompanied by Walt Disney Imagineering teams, D'Amaro visited Tropical Americas, Monstropolis, and Disney's Lakeshore Lodge to check on the progress of these massive developments.

In his social media post, D'Amaro expressed enthusiasm for the work happening across the resort. He wrote that an incredible energy can be felt the moment guests pass through the gates, praising the imagination and creativity of the Imagineering teams as ideas, details, and stories come together.

At Disney's Animal Kingdom, D'Amaro's photos provided a ground-level look at the construction of the Mayan temple for Indiana Jones and the Myth of the Jade Serpent. Replacing the former DINOSAUR attraction, the structure features colorful rockwork in turquoise, red, and gold, with scaffolding still surrounding the exterior as installation progresses down the facade. The attraction is part of the broader Tropical Americas expansion, which is transforming DinoLand U.S.A. into the fictional village of Pueblo Esperanza.

Over at Disney's Hollywood Studios, D'Amaro shared a look at the ongoing development of Monstropolis. One photo captured an Imagineer holding a tablet displaying concept artwork for Welcome to Monstropolis!, a show set to be hosted in the Glob Theater featuring Mike and Sulley. Monstropolis is scheduled to begin opening in phases in 2027, bringing new dining, shopping, and a suspended roller coaster to the park.

D'Amaro also visited Disney's Lakeshore Lodge, the upcoming Disney Vacation Club resort along Bay Lake that is scheduled to open on July 1, 2027. One of the shared images captures D'Amaro on his hands and knees signing his name in the concrete floor of a future indoor space as part of a traditional construction ritual. The nature-inspired property draws design and thematic influences from the forests of Bambi, the landscapes of Pocahontas, and the wilderness of Brother Bear.

All three major developments are scheduled to open, at least in part, by 2027.