It’s been an incredible night full of updates at the 2024 D23 event, and the news is still coming with the latest Disney Parks update about a new story for the Millenium Falcon attraction! Long considered the lesser attraction of the two offered in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland and Disney’s Holywood Studios, the Millenium Falcon attraction has needed a bit more love! Soon, guests can enjoy a new storyline for the attraction, making those return visits to the ride even more enjoyable. The new story will be set around The Mandalorian and Grogu, an announcement that delighted the audience at this D23 mega-event.
When the upcoming The Mandalorian and Grogu movie blasts off in theaters in 2026, it will also touch down at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. A brand-new story featuring Mando and his youngling is coming to Millenium Falcon: Smugglers Run.
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. As Dave explained, 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.’
Expect to see this new mission jump to lightspeed when The Mandalorian and Grogu hits the big screen in 2026. This is the way.
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Zoë Wood is a travel writer from Sydney, Australia. Since her first visit to Disneyland at the age of 6, she has spent her years frequently visiting Disney Parks and traveling around the world.
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