Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run is a popular ride at Disney. It is my kids’ favorite simulator ride at Disney. Here is a beginner’s guide to Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run. Below you will find everything you need to know about Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run Ride at Hollywood Studios.
What is Disney’s Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run Ride?
Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run Ride is a popular ride at Disney. It is a family-friendly simulator ride. It is located in Hollywood Studios in Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge.
Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run is a fun, interactive ride. You will get a chance to sit in the cockpit of the Millennium Falcon, not as a passenger but as an active participant in the mission. The cast member will randomly assign everyone roles- there are 2 pilots, 2 gunners, and 2 engineers.
The pilots sit in front and will get to navigate the Millenium Falcon. The left pilot is in charge of the left-right lateral movement of the ship while the right pilot controls the up-down movement of the ship. Gunners sit in the second row and will be prompted to push buttons to shoot the guns. While engineers sitting in the last row will have the job of repairing the ship. If you get the chance to re-ride, you should try every role.
How Long is Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run Ride?
Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run Ride is approximately 4.5 minutes long.
Is there a Long Wait to get into Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run Ride?
Yes, there is usually a long wait time to get on the Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run Ride. I suggest you go first thing in the morning or at the end of the day after 6 pm for shorter wait times.
Is the Standby Line for Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run Indoors or Outdoors?
There is both an indoor and outdoor portion of the standby line of the Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run. The outdoor line is shaded. The majority of the wait will take place indoors.
Is Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run Ride a Lightning Lane Ride?
Yes, Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run is a Lightning Lane Ride.
How Long is the Wait in Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run Lightning Lane?
The wait is minimal when you get on the Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run Lightning Lane. You pretty much go straight to the ride.
How Do I Buy Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run Lightning Lane?
You can buy Disney Genie+ Lightning Lane on the day of your visit to the park. You can then start to make your first Lightning Lane reservations at 7 am.
Check out our Beginner’s Guide to Disney World’s Lightning Lane and Is It Worth It to Buy Lighting Lane at Disney World?
Does the Lightning Lane for Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run Sell Out?
Yes, Lightning Lane for Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run does occasionally sells out. You should reserve your Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run Lightning Lane as your 2nd Lightning Lane reservation. Book Slinky Dog Dash first since that is more popular and will sell out for sure. Also, buy your Star Wars Rise of the Resistance Individual Lightning Lane at 7 am (if you are a Disney Resort guest) or when the park opens because that sells out really quickly.
What Happens to My Lightning Lane When Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run Closes?
If Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run breaks down, you will be able to use your Lightning Lane anytime until the ride closes.
Can I Ride Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run During Early Theme Park Entry?
Yes, you can ride Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run during early theme park entry. Early Theme Park Entry is available for guests staying at Disney World Resort.
Is Disney’s Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run Ride a Roller Coaster?
No, Disney’s Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run is not a roller coaster, it is a simulator ride. You may feel a drop or two but it’s not intense at all since it’s a simulator ride.
Is Disney’s Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run Ride Scary?
No, Disney’s Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run ride is not scary. It is a family-friendly ride that is fast-paced, interactive, and immersive. You get to pilot the Millenium Falcon- not scary at all!
Will You Get Motion Sickness When Your Ride Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run?
No, you won’t get motion sickness on Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run. It is a simulator ride which usually means motion sickness to me but surprisingly, the Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run ride does not cause motion sickness.
What is the Minimum Height to Ride Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run?
The minimum height to ride Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run is 38 inches.
How Many People Can Fit in a row at Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run Ride?
Each row of the Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run ride can fit 2 people. There are 3 rows in the cockpit (2 pilots, 2 gunners, and 2 engineers). You can fit a maximum of 6 people per cockpit.
Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run Tips
1.The standby line to get on the Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run is long. If you don’t want to wait you should buy Genie+ Lightning Lane.
2. Book Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run Lightning Lane Reservations as your 2nd or 3rd Lightning Lane ride. I suggest you book the hardest ride to get at 7 am (Slinky Dog Dash) and then 2 hours after Hollywood Studios opens you should book Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway or Millenium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run.
3. If you don’t want to buy Genie+ Lightning Lane, go line up at Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run Standby line when it is shortest which is usually when the park opens and the last hour before the park closes.
4. Another option, if you don’t want to buy Genie+ Lightning Lane, is to go on the single rider line of the Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run ride.
Check out 4K POV videos and tips of other Hollywood Studios Rides: Star Wars Rise of the Resistance and Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway
| Name | Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run |
| Type of Ride | Simulator ride |
| Minimum Height | 38 Inches |
| Number of Riders per Row | 2 (total of 6 riders per cockpit) |
| Lightning Lane Type | Genie+ Lightning Lane |
| Good for Kids? | Yes |
4K POV Video of Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run Ride
Check out a 4K POV Video of Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run Ride. This video was taken from the vantage point of the left pilot.
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