Unexpected Ending Aboard Smugglers Run

This was not the way Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run was supposed to end. Find out the unexpected adventure that no one hoped for.

Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge

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Since Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge has been open at Disney's Hollywood Studios, thousands of guests have flocked to the new land since its grand opening.

Once you enter into Galaxy's Edge, you feel like you stepped right into a Star Wars movie. The attention to detail and attractions within the land are truly amazing and impressive.

With rides like Rise of the Resistance and Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Runinside, Hollywood Studios continues to be one of the busiest parks in Walt Disney World.

Millenium Falcon: Smugglers Run

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Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run allows Guests to be given the tasks of pilot, engineer, and gunner to assist Hondo Ahnaka in delivering a backlog of hard-to-find items. During the pre-show, Hondo Ohnaka gives you some helpful tips to complete your mission.

No matter which position you are given, this is a great, immersive experience where you experience the thrill of jumping into hyperspace.

The best part is new lands will be featured aboard Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run beginning May 22, 2026, featuring everyone's favorite Grogu. Check out full details of this addition HERE.

Smugglers Run Unexpected Ending

Yesterday, September 21, 2025, friends of Kenny the Pirate Crew shared their unexpected ending on their first-ever mission aboard Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run at Disney's Hollywood Studios. They were both given the task of pilots, and the mission was going great.

Guests were trapped aboard Millenium Falcon: Smugglers Run for 20 minutes on September 21, 2025

What sounds to be about three-fourths of the way into the mission, the cabin lights came on and the screen went dark. Hondo Ahnaka appeared on the small display panel, trying to make small talk about "passing some time".

Guests heard overhead announcements to remain seated, which was fairly easy to comply with since their seatbelts were locked into place. After 20 minutes, a Cast Member finally opened the flight deck, and Guests could unlock their seatbelts.

Cast Members apologized for the unexpected ending and gave each Guest on board a free Lighting Lane Multi-Pass selection. For a first mission, this was quite unexpected.

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