Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run
Disney's Hollywood Studios · Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge
Overview
Crash the Millennium Falcon enough times on Smugglers Run and the ship visibly shows it — accumulated damage on the exterior carries between rides depending on how the last few crews flew it, a detail most guests never notice because they're too busy handling their own role. Six riders split into pilot, gunner, and engineer positions, with pilots doing the most active work and engineers doing noticeably less; the cockpit interior and full-scale exterior prop are detailed enough that Galaxy's Edge treats the ship itself as much of the draw as the mission.
ParksLog Verdict
If you only have time for one Star Wars ride, Rise of the Resistance is the bigger experience — but this earns a second visit for the pilot seat alone, and the single rider line makes repeat runs painless. Request pilot or gunner when boarding if you want to actually do something; engineers get the least interactive role by design.
About this experience
Fly the Millennium Falcon on a thrilling interactive smuggling adventure, taking the controls as pilot, gunner, or engineer on a dangerous mission through the galaxy.
Best For
- Star Wars fans
- Guests who enjoy interactive, role-based ride experiences
- Families with children 38" and taller
- Solo riders (single rider line available)
Tips
- Single rider line is available and often significantly shorter than standby — a strong option for guests flexible about their role assignment.
- Pilot seats (front row) offer the most active control; gunners get the most shooting action; engineers have the least interactive role — request your preference when boarding.
- Galaxy's Edge rewards an extended visit beyond the rides — the environmental detail and interactive land experiences are exceptional.
Details
History
Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run opened August 29, 2019, as part of Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge, one of the largest single-themed land expansions in Disney Parks history. Galaxy's Edge was constructed simultaneously at Disneyland and Disney's Hollywood Studios, with both locations opening within months of each other. The Millennium Falcon exterior and cockpit prop are considered among the most faithful large-scale physical reproductions of a film vehicle in any theme park.
Fun Facts
- The Millennium Falcon prop at Galaxy's Edge is considered one of the most detailed large-scale physical reproductions of a film vehicle in any theme park, with interior detailing faithful to the original set dressings.
- Pilot performance in Smugglers Run directly affects the ship's appearance — crews that repeatedly crash the Falcon will see visible damage accumulate on the vehicle's exterior.
- Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge was constructed simultaneously at Disneyland and Hollywood Studios, with both parks opening their versions within months of each other in 2019.