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Disney and Epic Games roll out a Fortnite-connected mission for Star Wars attraction at Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run
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Disney and Epic Games roll out a Fortnite-connected mission for Star Wars attraction at Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run

Visitors at Disney’s Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run in Orlando and Anaheim can now complete a mission during the theme park experience that feeds into a new Fortnite extension, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

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Disney and Epic Games have launched a new game feature that links the Star Wars themed Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run attraction to a Fortnite experience, letting park guests take an in-attraction mission that can be rewarded in the Fortnite extension of the ride, The Hollywood Reporter reported on August 15, 2026.

The integration is available for visitors at two Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run locations, Orlando and Anaheim, where guests can accept what the report describes as a connected mission during the ride. The concept is designed to bridge the physical attraction and the online game environment, turning a theme park moment into a Fortnite activity tied to rewards.

The Hollywood Reporter said the Fortnite element operates as an extension of the attraction, rather than a separate promotion, with the mission earning rewards for participants. The report framed the rollout as a joint effort by Disney and Epic Games to deepen cross-platform engagement across theme parks and a major interactive game franchise.

For families and other guests planning theme park visits, the practical change is that Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run includes an additional optional or guided game-oriented step. The report did not detail whether the mission is required to ride or how long the connected mission takes to complete beyond participating during the attraction experience.

From a corporate standpoint, the Disney-Epic Games pairing reflects an ongoing push to use big media properties across multiple screens, including how major franchises can be monetized and retained through recurring digital activities tied to in-park experiences. The report did not specify pricing or the exact reward types available in Fortnite.

Epic Games and Disney have not been cited in the reporting packet for detailed operational terms such as eligibility requirements, account linking requirements, or content availability, and those elements were not included in the information provided here. Guests who want to participate would need to follow whatever connection instructions are provided at the attraction or through the Fortnite experience once the mission prompt is available, as described in the August 15 report.

Why It Matters

  • The rollout adds a connected digital layer to an established in-park ride experience, potentially changing how guests engage with the attraction at Orlando and Anaheim.
  • It highlights growing coordination between theme-park entertainment and major video game platforms, with rewards distributed through the Fortnite ecosystem.
  • Because the reporting provided here does not include eligibility details, account requirements, or how rewards are delivered, guests may face new steps at the attraction or in Fortnite to participate.
  • The change can affect family planning and on-site itineraries, since the mission is part of the ride experience and may require additional time beyond standard attraction flow.

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Key Facts

  • Disney and Epic Games launched a game feature that connects the Star Wars theme park attraction Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run to Fortnite.
  • At Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run in Orlando and Anaheim, visitors can accept a mission during the attraction experience.
  • The mission is described as earning rewards in a Fortnite extension of the ride.
  • The integration was reported by The Hollywood Reporter on August 15, 2026.
  • The reporting centers on bridging a physical theme park attraction with an online game activity tied to rewards.