Does the Millennium Falcon have drops?

Smugglers Run is a simulator meaning there are no actual drops, heights, or high speeds. But whenever a simulator is involved, we have to talk about motion sickness. Generally speaking, most guests don't have motion sickness issues with Millennium Falcon: Smuggler's Run.



The Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run attraction at Disney's Hollywood Studios and Disneyland is a sophisticated flight simulator, but it does not feature any physical drops or vertical plunges. Unlike the nearby Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance or Tower of Terror, which utilize physical lift systems to drop the ride vehicle, the Falcon uses a high-definition motion base that tilts and vibrates in synchronization with a 4K screen. While you may feel like you are dropping or diving through space—especially if your pilots are particularly clumsy—the movement is purely an illusion of motion. For 2026 visitors, a high-value "pro-tip" is that on May 22, 2026, a brand-new Mandalorian and Grogu mission is debuting on the ride; while the visuals will change, the physical experience remains a smooth-but-shaky motion simulation that is generally safe for those who are wary of "stomach-churning" drops.

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Not the best run, not the worst. Riding the Falcon isn't as bumpy as Star Tours, but it is still a motion simulator. If you're prone to motion sickness you may want to ask for the engineer position. I was told by friends that it was the position least likely to experience any motion sickness, and they were right.

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Two pilots (one moving the joystick up and down and the other left to right), two gunners, and two engineers (each having buttons to push at specific times). The visuals are intense, with loud audio and jerky movement in the ride.

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Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run (simulator): Rapid movements and quick turns can make you feel like you're actually in outer space, which is not always a good thing for those prone to motion sickness.

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There is no noted size or age requirement to experience the Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run; however, the rider must be a minimum of 38in (97cm) or taller to ride. If you are able to experience it, do not forget about the “On-the-Job Training” using the Play Disney Parks App.

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My advice after experiencing both attractions would be to skip Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run. While it is a great attraction, there are many jolts and lots of ups and downs as you make your way through space. Similar to Star Tours - The Adventure Continues, there is a screen in front of you.

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Does Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run have drops? This isn't a coaster so it doesn't have traditional drops. There are some simulated drop moments though, but nothing too intense.

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For most visitors, Star Tours is a must-do ride — or at least ride it if you have time. Restrictions: 40 inches (102 cm). Regardless of height, children under age seven years must be accompanied by a person aged 14 years or older. Fun Factor: High.

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Recommended. I absolutely love Star Tours. I've done a lot of simulator rides that have made me sick (Universal Studios, I'm looking at you), but this one doesn't make me feel sick to my stomach. I love that it's different every time I ride, and it really does feel like you're flying in a galaxy far, far away.

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Expedition Everest – Disney's Animal Kingdom It's largest drop is the tallest at Walt Disney World, coming in at 80' tall.

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Dumbo the Flying Elephant There's arguably no more iconic Disneyland ride experience than riding in a Dumbo car. The attraction, an aerial carousel, is neither high enough nor fast enough to scare most riders, and instead provides a smooth and memorable ride for guests of all ages.

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