What is the best time to ride Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run?

At Hollywood Studios, Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run typically has its shortest waits around 8 AM and its longest around 12 PM. Riding right at rope drop is your best bet.

How long is the wait for Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run?

The standby wait for Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run runs about 33 minutes on a typical day and climbs near 115 minutes at its busiest.

Does Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run break down a lot?

Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run is currently graded Rock solid for reliability. Running about 100 percent of the day over the last 90 days, with most outages lasting about 26 minutes.

Is there a height requirement for Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run?

Yes. Riders must be at least 38 in (97 cm) tall to ride Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run.

Does Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run have Lightning Lane?

Yes. Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run offers Lightning Lane, so you can pay to skip the standby line if you would rather not wait.

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Hollywood Studios · Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge

Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run Wait Time & Best Time to Ride

At Walt Disney World's Hollywood Studios, Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run is a ride worth planning around. This guide shows the current wait, typical wait, best time to ride, ride length, drop and intensity, Lightning Lane, and whether it is worth rope dropping.

Updated July 30, 2026. Live waits refresh throughout the day.

Right now Park closed

Typical wait 33 min

Peak seen 115 min

Quietest hour 8 AM

Quick facts

Land: Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge
Height: 38 in (97 cm)
Lightning Lane: Yes
Opened: 2019
Ride length: About 5 minutes
Thrill: Moderate

Best Time to Ride Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run

Typical standby wait by hour. The quietest hour is marked in gold (8 AM); the wait usually peaks around 12 PM.

15 8AM

25 9AM

40 10AM

43 11AM

44 12PM

43 1PM

40 2PM

34 3PM

30 4PM

26 5PM

26 6PM

25 7PM

23 8PM

15 9PM

Pro tip: ride Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run in the first hour after rope drop or in the last hour before Hollywood Studios closes. If you would rather not wait at all, Lightning Lane lets you skip the standby line.

Is Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run Reliable?

Rock solid Running about 100 percent of the day over the last 90 days, with most outages lasting about 26 minutes.

Should You Rope Drop Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run?

The shortest waits for Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run are right at rope drop and in the final hour before Hollywood Studios closes, so arriving for park open is usually worth it. If the line is already long, ride later in the evening or use Lightning Lane.

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Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run FAQ

What is the best time to ride Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run?: At Hollywood Studios, Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run typically has its shortest waits around 8 AM and its longest around 12 PM. Riding right at rope drop is your best bet.
How long is the wait for Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run?: The standby wait for Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run runs about 33 minutes on a typical day and climbs near 115 minutes at its busiest.
Does Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run break down a lot?: Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run is currently graded Rock solid for reliability. Running about 100 percent of the day over the last 90 days, with most outages lasting about 26 minutes.
Is there a height requirement for Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run?: Yes. Riders must be at least 38 in (97 cm) tall to ride Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run.
Does Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run have Lightning Lane?: Yes. Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run offers Lightning Lane, so you can pay to skip the standby line if you would rather not wait.

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