Credit: Edited by Inside The MagicDisney World just did the unthinkable: the Millennium Falcon has been… removed?
Stepping Into Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Feels Like Living Inside the Films Themselves at Disney World
Few lands at Walt Disney World capture imagination quite like Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. From the hum of distant starfighters to the smell of Batuu’s marketplace, the land was designed to immerse guests fully into the Star Wars universe — not as observers, but as participants.
At the heart of that experience sits one of the most recognizable ships in cinematic history: the Millennium Falcon. For countless fans, simply walking beneath the ship’s massive hull is emotional. Piloting it, however, is something entirely different.
Since opening in 2019, Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run has served as a cornerstone attraction for the land, allowing guests to step into the roles of pilots, gunners, and engineers aboard the legendary freighter. The attraction blends interactive gameplay with cinematic storytelling, making each ride slightly different from the last.
But recently, something subtle changed — and longtime visitors immediately noticed.
Guests Began Spotting a Small but Unusual Change That Didn’t Feel Like Disney’s Typical Updates
Disney Parks are no strangers to quiet adjustments. Attraction descriptions shift, seasonal overlays appear, and new story elements occasionally slide into existing experiences without large announcements.
Still, when fans noticed wording changes connected to Smugglers Run, speculation began almost instantly.
The Walt Disney World website and the My Disney Experience app started displaying a slightly altered attraction name — one that included an additional tagline suggesting something new was coming to the mission.
For some guests, the change felt harmless. For others, it triggered a wave of confusion, with questions emerging about whether Disney was preparing to overhaul — or even replace — the beloved experience entirely.
In today’s era of attraction rethemes, closures, and franchise expansions across Disney Parks, even a small naming adjustment can feel loaded with meaning.
The Attraction Already Holds a Complicated History of Evolving Expectations and Guest Feedback
While Smugglers Run debuted with enormous anticipation, guest reactions over the years have been mixed. Many praised the immersive cockpit experience and interactive gameplay, while others hoped for greater story variety and more dynamic missions.
Disney has gradually expanded storytelling within Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge through character encounters, seasonal offerings, and integration with newer Disney+ storylines. The continued popularity of The Mandalorian also reshaped fan expectations for how the land might evolve narratively.
Because of this, any hint of story expansion inside Smugglers Run naturally draws attention.
Social media platforms like X and Reddit quickly filled with speculation. Some users wondered if Disney was quietly testing a refreshed ride experience, while others expressed concern that the Millennium Falcon itself could eventually be repositioned within the land’s long-term storytelling plans.
As rumors circulated, one question dominated the conversation: what exactly changed?
Disney Has Officially Added a New Mission Tagline and Storyline Elements to the Attraction
Walt Disney World has updated the attraction’s name to include the tagline “A New Mission,” signaling a forthcoming narrative addition rather than a removal or replacement.
According to the updated description, beginning May 22, 2026, guests will join Din Djarin and Grogu on a new adventure tracking elusive ex-Imperial officers across the galaxy.
Update: The new name has been removed from the website. I’m assuming it was added too early, and we’ll see the name return closer to May 22. – @ScottGustin on X
Update: The new name has been removed from the website. I'm assuming it was added too early, and we'll see the name return closer to May 22. pic.twitter.com/4kH1Jfz0wk
— Scott Gustin (@ScottGustin) February 24, 2026
The mission introduces expanded destination possibilities for the ride crew, allowing journeys to locations such as Bespin, the wreckage of the second Death Star near Endor, and the city-planet Coruscant.
Additionally, a gameplay enhancement will allow engineers to communicate directly with Grogu during the experience — a first for the attraction’s interactive elements.
Unlike traditional naming conventions that emphasize newly debuted attractions with temporary labels, this update appears to be a longer-term adjustment to the ride’s identity. At the moment, the revised name is visible on the Walt Disney World website and within the My Disney Experience app.
Importantly, the Millennium Falcon itself is not being removed — though the subtle name shift was enough to spark widespread misunderstanding.
What This Means for Future Travelers — And Why Fans Are Already Debating the Change
For upcoming visitors to Disney’s Hollywood Studios, the update suggests a meaningful effort by Disney to keep Smugglers Run fresh while tying the attraction more closely to modern Star Wars storytelling.
The inclusion of Din Djarin and Grogu also reflects Disney’s ongoing strategy of integrating Disney+ characters into park experiences, ensuring that newer generations of fans feel represented within the land.
Still, reactions remain mixed.
Some fans are excited by the promise of expanded mission variety and greater interactivity, while others worry that continued narrative layering could shift the original spirit of Galaxy’s Edge’s timeline-agnostic storytelling.
Online discussions reveal both enthusiasm and uncertainty, with many guests expressing relief that the Falcon itself isn’t going anywhere — while simultaneously wondering what additional updates could follow.
For now, one thing is certain: even the smallest change inside Galaxy’s Edge can ripple across the fandom in a big way.
What do you think about Disney adding “A New Mission” to Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run? Does the update make you more excited to ride — or do you prefer the original experience?