Space Mountain running with lights on at the Magic Kingdom, first returning entertainment confirmed for Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party 2026, and Disney backtracks on updated name for Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Wednesday, February 25, 2026. WDW News Today That’s it for today; we … Read more
Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run at Disney’s Hollywood Studios was listed as “Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run – A New Mission” in searches on the Walt Disney World app and website. However, just one day later it appears Disney is backtracking on that. Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run – A New Mission Pictured above is what the name looked like … Read more
Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is now listed as “Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run – A New Mission” in searches on the Walt Disney World app and website. The Star Wars ride will debut a new mission inspired by The Mandalorian and Grogu when the film is released on May 22, 2026. Millennium Falcon: … Read more
Last day for first McDonald’s at Disney Village, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad testing geysers as refurbishment nears end, and two Disneyland Resort attractions closing for refurbishment — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Monday, February 16, 2026. WDW News Today That’s it for today; we hope you enjoyed this Daily Recap. Thanks … Read more
Disney Experiences chairperson and soon-to-be Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro was instrumental in experience updates to Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run, coming soon to Disneyland Park and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. D’Amaro and Smugglers Run Marcus Buckingham of Harvard Business Review shadowed D’Amaro for a day at the parks, interviews at his offices, and Walt Disney Imagineering design … Read more
Walt Disney Imagineering has confirmed that Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run was originally designed with five different missions, but due to budget and time restraints, the attractions opened with only one at both Disneyland and Walt Disney World. Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run An article shared by the Wall Street Journal recently shed light on several past … Read more
Next year, Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run at both Walt Disney World and Disneyland will be revamped so guests can choose one of their destinations. At SXSW, Disney announced that the ride would incorporate Tatooine, Bespin, and Endor. During Star Wars Celebration Japan, they revealed more details, including the addition of Coruscant and Grogu interactions. New … Read more
At SXSW, Disney suggested that their universe in Epic Games’ Fortnite may connect to the guest experience Disney Parks. Fortnite x Disney “The Mandalorian” creator Jon Favreau appeared on stage with Imagineer Asa Kalama during “The Future of World-Building at Disney” to talk about Imagineering’s upcoming collaborations with Lucasfilm. They announced BD-X droids will come … Read more
In the new episode of “We Call It Imagineering,” Imagineers discuss some of Disney’s unique ride vehicles, including those of “Star Wars” Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run. Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run Ride Control Systems Executive Engineer Jeff Hames discussed the difficulty of designing a Millennium Falcon ride that recreates the authentic experience of a six-seated cockpit … Read more
In a new Change.org petition, guests are asking Disneyland Resort to reinstate ex-Cast Member Phil Bailey, who was fired for writing an autobiography about his experiences as a Cast Member without receiving labor relations permission. Ex-Cast Member Phil Bailey Phil Bailey is a U.S. Veteran who worked for several years in Disneyland Park. Bailey specifically … Read more
The modified single-rider line for groups of two at Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run in Disney’s Hollywood Studios has now ended. Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run Modified Single Rider Line Earlier this month, we reported that a modified version of the single rider line at Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run was being tested. Instead of the line being … Read more
A modified version of a single-rider line is now testing at Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Instead of a line for parties of one guest, this new test is a line for parties of two guests. A New Two-Rider Line Testing Starting today at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, groups of two guests can … Read more
Last week on December 3, we reported about a small plant making its home on the exterior of the Millennium Falcon. While in the queue for Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run, a plant could be seen from the windows, growing on the exterior surface of the ship. After reports of the plant caught interest online, Disney … Read more
Guests completing work for Hondo Ohnaka at Black Spire Outpost might notice something strange while counting the number of parts on top of the Millennium Falcon. The ship parked in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is now home to a small plant. From the windows of the queue for Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s … Read more
Dave Filoni announced at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event that Lucasfilm is working with Imagineering to add a Mandalorian and Grogu story to Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. Mandalorian & Grogu Millennium Falcon Adventure The new adventure will come to Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run at both Disneyland Park and Disney’s … Read more
A new T-shirt and limited edition pin celebrating the fifth anniversary of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge has arrived at Walt Disney World Resort. New Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge 5th Anniversary Merchandise On a recent visit to Disney’s Hollywood Studios, we found the T-shirt and pin for sale in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. The items celebrate … Read more