How Disney’s Most Complicated Ride System Ever Works – Behind the Scenes at Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run

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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

Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run Ends Testing of Groups of Two in Single Rider Line at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge

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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

BREAKING: New Mandalorian & Grogu Adventure Coming to Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run

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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

New Character and Story Details Revealed for Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser

At Destination D23, we learned more details of the story behind the new Star Wars hotel at Walt Disney World, Stars Wars: Galactic Starcruiser. Just a couple of days ago, we learned about the six new characters that will be aboard Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser. During the World Building for Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser panel … Read more

PHOTOS: Distancing Markers Removed From Extended Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run Queue at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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As with several other attractions, physical distancing markers have been removed from the extended outdoor queue for Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run, which runs throughout Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Walt Disney World is gradually reducing and removing physical distancing throughout the resort. The Smugglers Run queue has sometimes looped into backstage areas. … Read more

PHOTOS: “Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run” Speeds Back Into Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios; No More Boarding Cards

We’re at Disney’s Hollywood Studios for the Cast Member preview day, and of course we had to check out Galaxy’s Edge. We rode Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run so we could see how this special attraction has changed during the COVID-19 pandemic. With guests focused on Rise of the Resistance, Smugglers Run didn’t have much of … Read more

VIDEO: New In-Ride Hack Unlocks Special “Chewie Mode” on Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge

Hacking Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run? That’s illegal! You know that! If you’ve got your FastPasses lined up for Smugglers Run, but are looking to switch up the ride experience, there’s a new hack you and your crew can activate for an all-new ride experience. It’s been dubbed “Chewie Mode”, and replaces Hondo’s verbal queues with … Read more

Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run To Continue as Standby Only at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disneyland

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With the recent addition of Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run to the list of FastPass+ options at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, many Disneyland guests were hoping their version of the attraction would similarly be added to the MaxPass system. However, Disney officials have confirmed otherwise, at least for now. According to the OC Register, Disney officials have … Read more

BREAKING: Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run to Offer FastPass+ Starting February 19; FastPass+ Possibly Coming to Rise of the Resistance at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Attention Star Wars fans! Guests can now reserve access to fly the “fastest hunk of junk in the galaxy” at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! FastPass+ reservations for Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run are available in the My Disney Experience app for those planning visits on or after Feb. 19. Similar to other … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Disney’s Hollywood Studios 11/25/19 (Baby Yoda Vanishes, Christmas Decor, Big Crowds, Roundup Rodeo BBQ Construction, and More)

Greetings from Hollywood… Studios, that is. Today, we took a walk around the park to see what was happening on another beautiful Central Florida weekend. At first, the lines looked promising as the park opened. All the guests who are renting ECV’s and wheelchairs are now getting these Frozen 2 name tags. As we mentioned … Read more