If there’s one thing that we’ve learned from Star Wars it’s to never abandon hope. This was especially important for us after we tried and FAILED to activate Grogu Mode on the newly-updated Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run attraction at Disneyland featuring The Mandalorian and Grogu. Through adversity we rose and now you can learn through our mistakes with our step-by-step guide on how to properly activate Grogu Mode.

Here’s everything you need to know about Grogu Mode on the Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run attraction at Disneyland.

What to Expect

Grogu Mode is a fun and silly way of enjoying the attraction where Grogu is basically in control and you will (mostly) only hear him talking through out most of the attraction. While fun and silly, we don’t recommend this being your first experience with the newly-upgraded attraction as you miss fun and important dialogue that explains what is happening. You will still here Hondo Ohnaka and Mando at a few points but for the most part it’s just the mischievous laughter and coos of the galaxy’s most famous baby.

Step by Step

Who Needs to Participate

  • Only TWO people need to do anything (no pressure)
  • Both people must be in the gunner positions.

How to Activate

  • After the seatbelt safety checks, each Gunner will need to look at the small console screen and find the row of four buttons underneath
  • Press and hold the button CLOSEST TO THEM — not the button closest to the front of the ship
  • While still holding the correct button, press the big green flashing button to activate the position.

Important to Know

  • The sequence needs to be completed AFTER seatbelt safety checks but BEFORE the Cast Memember closes the cockpit door.
  • The Gunners do not need to activate at the same time, they just both have to do it in the short time between seatbelt checks and the cockpit door closing.
  • There are FOUR buttons under each screen. Gunners need to press and hold the button CLOSEST TO THEM for this to work.
    • For the Gunner sitting on the right, that will be the FOURTH button (from left to right)
    • For the Gunner sitting on the left, that will be the FIRST button (from left to right)

On-Ride Videos

We were able to experience all three different paths that the voyage can take on the upgraded attraction. Enjoy full on-ride POV video below of our visits to the wreckage of the second Death Star near Endor, the serene skies of the Cloud City over Bespin, or the bustling metropolis of Coruscant.

Destination: Death Star wreckage near Endor

Grogu Mode: OFF

Destination: Bespin

Grogu Mode: ON

Destination: Coruscant

Grogu Mode: ON

See it for Yourself

Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run featuring The Mandalorian and Grogu in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland is now open!

The Kids Rule Summer marketing promotion at the Disneyland Resort kicks off May 22, 2026.

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