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Millennium Falcon Smugglers Run: How to Unlock the Mandalorian & Grogu Mode

Millennium Falcon Smugglers Run: How to Unlock the Mandalorian & Grogu Mode

If you’ve been to Hollywood Studios lately, you may have heard whispers about a secret mode inside Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run. Spoiler: it’s real, and it involves Mando and Grogu.

What Is the Mandalorian Mode?

Disney quietly introduced a Mandalorian & Grogu experience as an alternate storyline for Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run. Instead of going on a run for Hondo Ohnaka, your crew gets recruited by the Mandalorian himself for a special mission — all set to a recognizable score from the Disney+ series.

The experience features:

  • New pre-show dialogue featuring the Mandalorian and Grogu
  • Alternate mission briefing with Din Djarin’s signature gruff delivery
  • The same ride mechanics, but with a completely fresh narrative layer

How to Unlock It

The unlock method is surprisingly low-tech. Here’s what works:

  1. Book your boarding group or individual Lightning Lane early — capacity is split between the standard and Mando modes.
  2. When the Cast Member checks your party in, ask if the Mandalorian experience is available that day. Not all days have it active.
  3. The mode rotates — it’s not available every single day, so flexibility in your schedule helps.
  4. Cast Members will sometimes hint at it if you’re wearing Mandalorian or Star Wars merch. No guarantees, but enthusiasts tend to get tips.

Pro tip from us: If you’re visiting with a group, split up and try both modes on the same day. The missions feel surprisingly different even though the ride hardware is identical.

Is It Worth the Hype?

Honestly? Yes — especially if you’re a Mandalorian fan. The alternate mode adds emotional weight to what’s already a fun ride, and Grogu’s presence in the pre-show is genuinely endearing.

If you miss it, don’t stress. The original Hondo experience is still excellent, and the ride itself delivers one of the most interactive cockpit simulations in any theme park worldwide.

Planning Your Visit

  • Best time to ride: Rope drop or during evening parades
  • Wait time tip: Use the Lightning Lane Multi Pass — Smugglers Run rarely hits over 45 minutes with it
  • Photo op: The Millennium Falcon exterior is one of the best in all of Galaxy’s Edge

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