Key Takeaways
- What: A cross-platform interactive mission syncing physical ride data to a digital gaming account.
- Where: Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run inside Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
- When: Available now via the latest My Disney Experience mobile application update.
- Details: Requires a 534.6 MB app update (Version 8.24) to earn the exclusive Forsworn Trooper outfit by collecting in-ride crates.
Activating Your Mission In-Park
Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run is a cooperative motion simulator attraction located at Disney’s Hollywood Studios that utilizes real-time interactive rendering. A 534.6 MB update to the My Disney Experience app, functioning on Version 8.24, officially closes the gap between physical theme park attractions and digital gaming. By leveraging the Unreal Engine technology shared by both the physical ride and the video game, guests can now integrate the Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run experience directly with Fortnite.
This side hustle assigned by the character Hondo Ohnaka transports physical in-park efforts to the new Smugglers Gambit island. The digital island is set at Mers Veta Station on the planet Ord Ryla. To ensure flight data successfully transfers to Epic Games, guests need to activate the digital experience before entering the ride cabin.
To start the process, navigate to the Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run page in the My Disney Experience app. Locate the new Ride & Earn Rewards section and tap the dedicated Fortnite button. Users will be greeted by a prompt from Hondo seeking Elite Smugglers. Once the Accept Mission button is pressed, the physical ride experience remains standard, but the final flight score will translate into usable in-game credits. There is no additional cost to participate, as the experience is entirely included with valid theme park admission.
Troubleshooting Queue Realities
Theme park wireless internet and cellular service can be notoriously spotty in the Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge standby queue. If guests want to ensure they receive post-ride notifications, specific device settings must be managed before entering the interior show building.
| Device Requirement | Setting Action | Operational Impact |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Optimization | Disable Low Power Mode (iOS) or Power Saver Mode (Android) | Prevents the mobile device from throttling background tracking while in the queue. |
| Proximity Sensors | Enable Bluetooth and Location Permissions | Allows the My Disney Experience app to detect the exact ride cabin being boarded. |
| Hardware Tracking | Keep device stored on person or wear a MagicBand+ | Bluetooth pings track presence automatically. Only one person per ride vehicle needs to accept the mission. |
Claiming the Forsworn Trooper Outfit
The ultimate reward for completing this cross-platform integration is the exclusive Forsworn Trooper outfit. To claim the gear, guests must formally link their MyDisney and Epic Games accounts.
Guests are not required to have an Epic Games account while actively riding Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run. A new account can be created and linked after the park visit concludes. If a member of the boarding party misses the prompt in the park entirely, the mission can also be accepted directly within the Smugglers Gambit island in the Fortnite client itself.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to pay extra for the Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run Fortnite integration?
No, the Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run Fortnite integration is completely included with standard valid theme park admission to Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
Do I need a MagicBand+ to track my ride score for Fortnite?
A MagicBand+ is not strictly required to track the Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run ride score. Guests can use a mobile device securely stored on their person with Bluetooth and location permissions enabled to track presence inside the ride cabin.
Can I link my Epic Games account after I leave Disney’s Hollywood Studios?
Yes, guests can complete the physical ride experience and link their MyDisney and Epic Games accounts after leaving Disney’s Hollywood Studios to claim the Forsworn Trooper outfit.
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