Best Time to Ride Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run
Take the controls of the fastest hunk of junk in the galaxy in this immersive Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge simulator ride. Crews of six are assigned roles as Pilots, Gunners, or Flight Engineers, each with their own controls and responsibilities during a smuggling mission. The walk through the Falcon's corridors and cockpit is a Star Wars fan's dream come true. Pilot seats offer the most interactive experience — ask a Cast Member how to request them. The ride experience changes based on crew performance.
Hour-by-Hour Wait Guide
Wait Times by Hour
Best Day of the Week
Wait Time Heatmap: Day × Hour
Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run averages 36 minutes at 8 PM on Tuesdays but only 5 minutes at 7 AM on Fridays.
| 7a | 8a | 9a | 10a | 11a | 12p | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p | 7p | 8p | 9p | 10p | 11p | |
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| Mon | 14 | 7 | 10 | 15 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 23 | 22 | 25 | |||||||
| Tue | 7 | 7 | 12 | 28 | 30 | 33 | 36 | 29 | 27 | 22 | |||||||
| Wed | 14 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 25 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 15 | |||||||
| Thu | 15 | 15 | 9 | 16 | 18 | 27 | 29 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 22 | ||||||
| Fri | 5 | 5 | 10 | 9 | 14 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 27 | 20 | 20 | ||||||
| Sat | 11 | 5 | 6 | 10 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 16 | |||||||
| Sun | 8 | 7 | 6 | 12 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 19 | 15 | 12 |
Tips for Riding Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run with Minimal Wait
Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run at Disneyland Park averages a 17-minute wait, but timing makes a huge difference. The data shows waits are shortest around 8AM (8min) and longest around 11AM (23min) — a 15-minute difference just by choosing the right time.
Sunday is typically the lightest day of the week with an average wait of 14 minutes. Avoid Tuesday if possible — waits average 21 minutes.
Pro tip: Arrive at Disneyland Park before opening and head to Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run first. Early-morning waits are consistently the shortest across all days of the week.
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