As we gear up for the relaunch of Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run at Star Wars: Galaxy’ Edge to feature the Mandalorian and Grogu, the Disney marketing machine has fired off some great new details about the attraction refresh. The update introduces a new storyline, expanded gameplay, new destinations across the galaxy and appearances from the fan-favorite duo. The adventure that will debut at Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World on May 22, 2026 coinciding with the theatrical release of THE MADANLORIAN AND GROGU.
Here’s what we know so far Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge.
A New Story
- Guests on the attraction will now team up with the titular characters in a new storyline alongside Hondo Ohnaka, who is looking for recruits to help track down two ex-Imperial officers and a pirate in exchange for any cargo collected along the way.
- Each decision shapes how the story unfolds with the crew choosing which destination to chase down the bounties, unlocking adventures across multiple iconic locations, including Bespin, the wreckage of the second Death Star near Endor and the bustling city-planet Coruscant.
Tech Upgrades
The updated experience also introduces new interactive elements for each crew role.
- Pilots, Gunners and Engineers continue to work together to complete their mission, with expanded responsibilities that deepen gameplay.
- Engineers in particular will take on a new role during the mission, including choosing the destination and calling Grogu in real time
- As before, the attraction’s dynamic gameplay system responds in real time, meaning no two missions unfold exactly the same way with successes and mistakes alike shaping the narrative, the condition of the ship, and the final score.
Behind the Scenes
- The attraction was also developed in collaboration with Industrial Light & Magic (ILM)
- Unreal Engine 5 upgrades offer cutting-edge technology with the same tools used in the actual Disney+ show, THE MANDALORIAN, to create a more dynamic, responsive and immersive adventure.
- Walt Disney Imagineering worked with the film’s crew to leverage and adapt digital assets for the game engine.
About the Attraction
Beginning May 22, 2026, Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run at both Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort will introduce major updates. Below is a summary of what was announced at Star Wars Celebration Japan 2025.
- Although these updates debut the same day as The Mandalorian and Grogu, the attraction will follow its own storyline.
- In the new narrative, Hondo Ohnaka tasks the crew with aiding Mando and Grogu in tracking down ex-Imperial officers involved in a deal on Tatooine.
- Guests will be able to choose their own destination for the first time ever, with possible adventures to Bespin, the wreckage of the second Death Star near Endor, or the newly announced city-planet Coruscant.
- Engineers get a new responsibility to interact with Grogu during the mission, introducing new gameplay elements.
- The enhanced experience is made possible through a collaboration with Industrial Light and Magic (ILM) and powered by Unreal Engine 5 from Epic Games, the same technology used on THE MANDALORIAN.
Concept Art
Several pieces of concept art have previously been released.
See it for Yourself
Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run begins new adventures at Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge in Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World on May 22, 2026. This coincides with the theatrical release of THE MANDALORIAN AND GROGU which opens nationwide in theaters.
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