Mando and Grogu Join Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run at Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge

Aug 11, 2024 in "Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run"

Mando and Grogu Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run Concept Art
Posted: Sunday August 11, 2024 12:23am ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

A brand-new story featuring Mando and his youngling is coming to Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run alongside the "The Mandalorian and Grogu" movie in 2026.

During Horizons: Disney Experiences Showcase at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, Star Wars creative executive Dave Filoni joined Disney Experiences Chairman Josh D'Amaro onstage to discuss the upcoming addition to the attraction in Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge at both Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort.

Dave explained that the Lucasfilm team uses Epic's Unreal Engine to create some of the virtual sets for "The Mandalorian." Now, with the expanded partnership between Disney and Epic Games, Epic's Unreal Engine will help bring to life the latest adventure in a galaxy far, far away.

"The intersection of storytelling and innovation has always been central to Lucasfilm and we're excited to see where this collaboration will take us next," Dave told the crowd. "Just imagine it: you'll be able to fly alongside Mando and Grogu on thrilling, and dangerous, missions."

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    DisneyCaneApr 23, 2025

    Having not kept up with modern Star Wars characters, when I saw this headline I thought it was good to provide whole body deodorant since you are in a small space with other guests.

    erasure fan1Apr 23, 2025

    I'd say the biggest thing the land needs is movement. It needs that kinetic energy, it was just so stagnant. A pod race/speeder bike outdoor coaster would work extremely well. They could also resurrect the bantha ride or do a sort of people mover type ride exploring black spire outpost. It's amazing that they spent so much time to make it look so fantastic. All while missing how the land should make people feel.

    TheMaxReboApr 22, 2025

    Brining back the Trials of the Temple or similar would be a great easy add But fully agree about the food and the shops - more would be welcome (like adding the table service restaurant,etc) but what they have is pretty darn good (though the blue/green milk is a bit of a miss)

    HauntedPirateApr 22, 2025

    That's perfect!!! But you're the President of Animal Kingdom, I'm not sure why you care about what happens at DHS. Things going south there means better attendance numbers for you, in all likelihood. 🤔

    monothingieApr 22, 2025

    Yup, throw in the flavor of the day IP (regardless of canon) and call it fixed for the next 8-10 years.

    MisterPenguinApr 22, 2025

    "Star Wars is basically a serial for children." -George Lucas

    Mr. SullivanApr 22, 2025

    You're saying this as if the ride is not already an IP based attraction

    doctornickApr 22, 2025

    I think the food in SWGE is generally excellent, especially at Docking Bay 7. In fact, it's probably my favorite quick serve at WDW (though it's tough to compare with some of the Epcot ones). I also think the shops and general vibe of the marketplace is interesting. There definitely needs to be more "life" in GE with walkaround characters and/or shows as was intended. And MFSR needs to be improved, but I like what I am hearing from these changes. The other big thing the land needs to just a third attraction - doesn't even need to be a ride, a high quality show would work well too.

    Centauri Space StationApr 22, 2025

    Ronto wraps, moof juice, battuan beef, kaadu pork ribs, tip yip, felucian falafel, cold brew black caf…

    HauntedPirateApr 21, 2025

    Smuggler’s Run is boring after one ride, hopefully improvements are coming there, at least. Rise is entirely skippable after doing both ride paths (and as long as you see A-mode Kylo AA) unless the wait is less than 30 minutes. Retail is a complete disaster. Food is way off the mark, and I didn’t care at all for Oga’s.

    Agent HApr 21, 2025

    Bright suns!

    networkproApr 21, 2025

    The plant based smoothies ? Pork rinds with cinnamon? I'll put up anything from Three Broomsticks or the Leaky Caldron against Starwars land fare. Whomever attempted to make the 'native market' obviously has never been to one outside of Walmart or Target. The forced tired dialog from the cast members grates on the ears.

    tissandtullyApr 21, 2025

    Disagree entirely, except for Oga's on the food and standing room only experience, that's a huge miss.

    celluloidApr 21, 2025

    This is it in a nutshell. It is interesting but by going for more immersion they ironically created a really awesome movie set in a land thas further taking the park away from it.