Disney and Epic Games announced Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run | Fortnite, a first-of-its-kind activation that connects the beloved Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge attraction in Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida and Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California, to an all-new Star Wars adventure in Fortnite, Smugglers Gambit.
This integrated experience between the Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run theme park attraction and Fortnite allows eligible guests who accept a special mission on the ride to collect crates that will earn a reward in Smugglers Gambit in Fortnite.
“Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run | Fortnite marks the first time this attraction has reached beyond its physical walls into a connected game world — a story that starts in a queue in Orlando or Anaheim can now continue on a screen almost anywhere,” said Sean Shoptaw, EVP of Disney Games and Digital Entertainment, in a statement. “Smugglers Gambit, built in-house by an incredibly talented team, is an immersive, high-quality game, and together these experiences reflect our ambition to connect stories and worlds across formats into one converged entertainment ecosystem.”
Inspired by the attraction Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, Smugglers Gambit lets you become one of the Outer Rim’s most infamous smugglers as you explore Mersa Veta Station and take on quests across Ord Ryla.
- Team up in co-op missions
- Complete quests and earn The Gambit 2D Loading Screen
- Battle pirates, Imperial remnants, and dangerous wildlife
- Choose a class, level up, and unlock new gear
Ray Gresko, SVP, Head of Product & Development from Disney Games and Digital Entertainment said in a statement, “What excites me about UEFN is that it lets us design for story, not only gameplay. With Smugglers Gambit, our team got to build a new setting and cast of characters, with fun threads connecting back to the attraction. Getting to extend Hondo’s story into a new chapter, alongside the Lucasfilm creative team to get the details right, was an exciting challenge. I’m proud of how our team brought it to life.”
The cockpit technology behind Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run was built on Unreal Engine 5 by Walt Disney Imagineering, working alongside Industrial Light & Magic, to deliver a more dynamic and immersive adventure. And because Smugglers Run is built on Unreal Engine — the same technology behind UEFN — many of the same authentic assets from the ride have been brought into the Fortnite island.
“We thrive on collaboration as Imagineers, and for the first time, the Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run attraction extends into a connected digital adventure in Fortnite, deepening the way guests can interact and engage with both,” said Asa Kalama, Executive-Creative & Interactive Experiences, Walt Disney Imagineering, in a statement. “The experience starts at home, and guests aboard the attraction can claim a post-ride reward in Fortnite by collecting crates during their ride.”
“Building on Epic’s technology, Disney’s Imagineers are shaping the future of interactive entertainment, where an experience goes from the physical world into Fortnite. Whether you’re at a Disney Park or playing Fortnite with your friends, fans have new ways to keep their Star Wars adventures going. This is only the beginning of what’s possible when world-class storytellers bring their creativity into Fortnite,” said Adam Sussman, president of Epic Games, in a statement.
Star Wars and Fortnite: A Proven Track Record
When world-class Star Wars IP meets Fortnite’s platform and community, the results speak for themselves. Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run | Fortnite builds on the momentum of the Star Wars IP Toolkit, which powered a record wave of Star Wars games in Fortnite this past May — drawing nearly 8 million players within the first 72 hours.
“Since its debut, Star Wars has redefined storytelling innovation. The seamless link between Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run and Smugglers Gambit continues that legacy—offering a groundbreaking example of how stories can flow across screens, theme park rides, and games,” said James Waugh, Senior Vice President, Franchise Story & Creative Strategy, Lucasfilm Ltd, in a statement. “It’s the kind of pioneering, cross-platform experience only Disney can deliver, and it fits perfectly in a galaxy far, far away.”
How To Experience Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run | Fortnite
Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run | Fortnite launches Sunday, August 16, 2026, at Disneyland Park in Anaheim, California, and Disney’s Hollywood Studios near Orlando, Florida. The experience is included at no additional cost with valid theme park admission.
To take part, accept the special mission while in the attraction queue using the Disneyland app or the My Disney Experience app. Any guest who is logged into their Disneyland or My Disney Experience app may accept the mission.
To claim post-ride rewards in Fortnite, including a Forsworn Trooper Outfit, eligible guests need to link a MyDisney account with an Epic Games account, or have previously linked their MyDisney account with an Epic Games account. Guests who ride but are not eligible to link their accounts will instead redeem a code in Fortnite to receive their reward. Fortnite is free to download on PC, console, and mobile devices.