Millennium Falcon: Smuggler's Run - Ride/Queue Details and Discussion

[danlb_2000]

So I was wondering if there were differences in the ride experience based on how you do. I took a look at some of the videos of the ride and already found one difference...

Hyperdrive fails and you end up in the middle of an asteroid field:


Hyperdrive works and you exist hyperspace at the edge of the asteroid field:

 

[Disney Maddux]

So I was wondering if there were differences in the ride experience based on how you do. I took a look at some of the videos of the ride and already found one difference...

Hyperdrive fails and you end up in the middle of an asteroid field:


Hyperdrive works and you exist hyperspace at the edge of the asteroid field:

Man I'm excited to ride this!

 

[danlb_2000]

So I was wondering if there were differences in the ride experience based on how you do. I took a look at some of the videos of the ride and already found one difference...

Hyperdrive fails and you end up in the middle of an asteroid field:


Hyperdrive works and you exist hyperspace at the edge of the asteroid field:

So looking closer at the sequence of events in these two videos, the one where your hyperdrive is damaged leads to asteroids field sequence. The one where you didn't take the damage skips that sequence and the ride is padded out with a sequence about "picking up a hitchhiker" after landing. So, flying badly actually give a better ride experience.

 

[Disney Maddux]

So looking closer at the sequence of events in these two videos, the one where your hyperdrive is damaged leads to asteroids field sequence. The one where you didn't take the damage skips that sequence and the ride is padded out with a sequence about "picking up a hitchhiker" after landing. So, flying badly actually give a better ride experience.

The main mission is to pick up hyperfuel correct? If it is, how do you collect it? Do you land at the site and it's loaded in then you start going back?

 

[danlb_2000]

The main mission is to pick up hyperfuel correct? If it is, how do you collect it? Do you land at the site and it's loaded in then you start going back?

There are two trains carrying the fuel, you clear away the tie fighters and the harpoon the cargo container. Another ship then flies in and picks up the containers. In one of those examples they got one container, in the other they got both.

 

[Disney Maddux]

There are two trains carrying the fuel, you clear away the tie fighters and the harpoon the cargo container. Another ship then flies in and picks up the containers. In one of those examples they got one container, in the other they got both.

Alright, thanks! Can't wait for this!!!

 

[PorterRedkey]

Any word on when Disney will release the other 2 missions for people to experience?

 

[Jones14]

Any word on when Disney will release the other 2 missions for people to experience?

If I had to guess, one when Rise of the Resistance opens, and one for the 50th.

 

[wedenterprises]

Sorry if this has been posted already, but when you take off from Batuu, the time of day in the ride matches that of the real world time of day. That's quite amazing.

 

[PorterRedkey]

Sorry if this has been posted already, but when you take off from Batuu, the time of day in the ride matches that of the real world time of day. That's quite amazing.

I noticed that too. I love the little things that make the immersion feel that much more real!

 

[PorterRedkey]

Here's a guide with tips for MF:SR for the OC Register.

https://www.ocregister.com/2019/06/...eat-cheat-sheet-to-fly-the-millennium-falcon/

 

[PorterRedkey]

Here's a nice video fro D23 explaining some of the easter eggs in the MF:SR queue. They even show video of the movie scenes compared to the actual attraction queue. Pretty cool.

 

[The Grand Inquisitor]

I agree. I was so happy they chose him because I think his character is hilarious.

He is my brothers favorite Star Wars character! Also as a huge fan of clone wars and rebels it is great to see those shows getting some representation and love.

 

[Dave B]

Can’t wait until I get stuck with some 7 year old who can’t pilot the ship and repeatedly slams us into walls for the whole time.

Wish it was like Mission Space where you can “interact” but it doesn’t matter in the end.

I have heard that the ride is actually a minute or minute and a half longer with a bad pilot, might be worth it for the longer ride

 

[FRD714]

I have heard that the ride is actually a minute or minute and a half longer with a bad pilot, might be worth it for the longer ride

That is true. Your hyperdrive fails in a meteor field and you have a brief battle with tie fighters I believe. I noticed that after watching several videos.

 

[danlb_2000]

I have heard that the ride is actually a minute or minute and a half longer with a bad pilot, might be worth it for the longer ride

The entire ride, boarding to exit, is the same length, but the active part is longer if you are a bad pilot.

 

[Kman101]

I've had experience with Disney and seen what is required first hand.

He may not be all pixie dust, but more than enough to stay in the Disney PR dept.

And for the food, well it is ok to not like everything on the menu. But he will know (and been told), where positive comments are required. And SWGE will be one that counts.

Anyway, I don't want to derail the thread, so back to Falcon.

It doesn't quite work that way.

 

[mickEblu]

Once again, I don’t know where people were getting the expectation that this would be better and more innovative than anything we ever saw. That was always meant to be ROTR. Smuggler’s Run isn’t earth shattering, it’s good for what it is and has a few excellent points, and that’s what insiders have been hinting at for a couple years now.

It was always meant to be the secondary attraction and yes I’m sure it has its Moments but insiders also said things like “the Falcon will make Star Tours obsolete” and yet we ve seen reviews where people are genuinely asking if Falcon is better than Star Tours in regards to the ride experience.

 

[180º]

It was always meant to be the secondary attraction and yes I’m sure it has its Moments but insiders also said things like “the Falcon will make Star Tours obsolete” and yet we ve seen reviews where people are genuinely asking if Falcon is better than Star Tours in regards to the ride experience.

It doesn’t take an F+ Ticket ride to make Star Tours obsolete, just another Star Tours equivalent. In that sense I do think Smuggler’s Run makes Star Tours redundant. And though I’d say MFSR’s ride itself is inferior to Star Tours, the massive sets, detail, and theatrics of the queue and cockpit are far superior and make Star Tours look very quaint by comparison.

 

[PorterRedkey]

I think some people prefer to sit back and enjoy the ride. Other prefer their experiences more hands-on.

I think there is a depth to MF:SR that will bring back locals and pass holders while at the same time giving one time visitors an experience to remember.