A new mission is coming to Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run at Disneyland and Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and it ties directly into the upcoming The Mandalorian and Grogu film. Announced during The Future of World-Building at Disney panel at SXSW, the update will debut on May 22, 2026 — the same day the film hits theaters.
During the panel, The Mandalorian creator Jon Favreau was joined by Imagineers Leslie Evans and Asa Kalama to discuss the upcoming changes. According to Favreau, this new mission will expand on the Mandalorian storyline without directly retelling the events of the movie.
“This isn’t going to retell what happens in the movie – it’s more like participating in something that’s happening just off-camera from what you see in the film,” Favreau explained.
The Imagineering team worked directly with Favreau and The Mandalorian executive producer Dave Filoni to create the new storyline. They even filmed scenes for the updated ride on the movie’s set, meaning guests may visit familiar Star Wars locations like Cloud City during their mission.
In addition to the new mission, Disneyland’s BDX droids will be making their way to Walt Disney World, Tokyo Disneyland, and Disneyland Paris. These playful droids are also set to appear in The Mandalorian and Grogu movie.
Another addition tied to the film is Otto, an Anzellan droid mechanic seen in The Rise of Skywalker and the latest season of The Mandalorian. Otto will have a role in maintaining the BDX droids as they expand to new parks.
The new Smugglers Run mission launches on May 22, 2026 at Disney's Hollywood Studios in Walt Disney World.
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