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Disney Files Permit as Smugglers Run Preps Mandalorian Mission for May 2026

The attraction continues to operate with no announced closure despite backstage preparations.

Overview

  • On January 7, Disney filed a “general construction” permit tied to Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
  • The filing signals installation and testing for a new mission featuring Din Djarin and Grogu slated to debut in May 2026.
  • The update is expected to retain the core ride system while introducing new story elements, visuals, projection work, audio, and reprogrammed objectives.
  • Confirmed locations for the mission include Tatooine, Cloud City, and the wreckage of the Death Star.
  • Disney has not placed the ride on its refurbishment schedule, and any temporary downtime or rolling closures has not been announced.