'Mandalorian' Theme on Star Wars Ride Rejected at Walt Disney World

Disney's New 'Star Wars' Ride Concept Rejected: Attraction Emptied

Disney spent years preparing one of the biggest updates ever made to Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run. The company added an entirely new mission, introduced The Mandalorian and Grogu, expanded gameplay, and even changed how guests interact with the attraction. The goal seemed obvious. Disney wanted to give fans a reason to return to one of Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge's original attractions. Instead, the crowds have largely stayed away. Credit: Stev…

'Mandalorian' Theme on Star Wars Ride Rejected at Walt Disney World

When Disney announced a brand-new mission for Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run, expectations were high. The company tied the attraction to The Mandalorian and Grogu, introduced multiple destinations, expanded rider interaction, and promoted it as the biggest change to the experience since Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge opened. Just weeks later, the attraction is producing one statistic Disney probably didn’t expect. Credit: Lucasfilm Smugglers Run is …