Walt Disney World temporarily updated the name of its Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run attraction to include 'A New Mission' on its website and app. The change signals an upcoming storyline featuring Din Djarin and Grogu starting May 22, 2026. The name was later reverted, possibly due to being implemented too early.
On February 24, 2026, Walt Disney World updated the listing for Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run at Disney's Hollywood Studios, renaming it 'Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run – A New Mission.' This alteration appeared in searches on the official website and My Disney Experience app, though it did not show on the ride's dedicated webpage. The updated description stated: 'Beginning May 22, 2026, join Din Djarin, the mysterious Mandalorian bounty hunter, and his youngling Grogu on an exciting new mission—tracking down elusive ex-Imperial officers throughout the galaxy.'
The new mission, organized by Hondo Ohnaka following reports of a deal on Tatooine, allows crews to select destinations for the first time, including Bespin, the wreckage of the second Death Star around Endor, and the city-planet Coruscant. This adds variability to each ride. Engineers will gain a new interactive element, communicating directly with Grogu during the mission.
Behind the scenes, Walt Disney Imagineering has overhauled the attraction's visuals using NVIDIA hardware and Unreal Engine 5, in collaboration with Industrial Light & Magic and Epic Games. Assets are drawn from Lucasfilm's library to ensure authenticity, with improvements to roles for pilots, gunners, and engineers for clearer tasks and better feedback.
The update launches simultaneously at Walt Disney World and Disneyland, independent of the 'The Mandalorian and Grogu' film releasing the same day. By later that morning, Disney reverted the name back to 'Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run,' with sources suggesting it was posted prematurely. The change highlights ongoing efforts to refresh the 2019 attraction, which has received mixed feedback on its gameplay.
