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
In a surprise debut at Disneyland tonight, Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run Wishables have arrived. We expect to see the Wishables make the run to Walt Disney World for May the 4th as well. Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run Wishables – $14.99 Chewbacca is the open edition plush. The four mystery bag plush include the Millennium Falcon, … Read more
The official Walt Disney World website has posted the attractions that will be running during Extended Evening Hours at Disney’s Hollywood Studios on April 13, 2022 “only.” “Extended evening theme park hours is a benefit for registered Guests staying at Disney Deluxe Resorts and Disney Deluxe Villa Resorts.” Extended evening hours at Walt Disney World … Read more
With the launch of Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser just weeks away, Park Passes and Lightning Lane reservations are being assigned to the resort’s first guests. As part of the experience, an offboard excursion to Black Spire Outpost on Batuu is included. For those who aren’t fully versed in the world of the Halcyon, this means … Read more
