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 26 minutes at 12 AM on Tuesdays but only 5 minutes at 3 PM on Mondays.
| 7a | 8a | 9a | 10a | 11a | 12p | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p | 7p | 8p | 9p | 10p | 11p | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 5 | 11 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 25 | 23 | ||||||||
| Tue | 6 | 12 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 23 | 20 | 21 | 21 | ||||||||
| Wed | 5 | 5 | 9 | 15 | 18 | 10 | 11 | 14 | 13 | ||||||||
| Thu | 9 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 14 | ||||||||
| Fri | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 9 | 10 | ||||||||
| Sat | 10 | 6 | 13 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 9 | |||||||
| Sun | 10 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 16 | 12 | 14 | 10 | 9 |
Tips for Riding Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run with Minimal Wait
Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run at Disneyland Park averages a 14-minute wait, but timing makes a huge difference. The data shows waits are shortest around 8AM (6min) and longest around 8PM (16min) — a 10-minute difference just by choosing the right time.
Friday is typically the lightest day of the week with an average wait of 10 minutes. Avoid Tuesday if possible — waits average 19 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.
Predicted wait for Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run — next 7 days
Our forecast of the average standby wait, built from this ride's historical patterns, day-of-week trends, and the seasonal calendar.
Forecasts are estimates of the daily average and update as new data arrives — actual waits swing by hour, so use the hour-by-hour chart above to pick your window.
Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run — ride facts
- Type
- Gentle ride
- Ride length
- ~5 min
- Height requirement
- 38" or taller
- Setting
- Indoor (climate-controlled)
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.
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