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Disney Games and Epic Link Millennium Falcon Ride to Fortnite

8/17/2026

Summary

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Disney Games and Epic Games linked Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run ride to Fortnite’s Smugglers Gambit on August 16, 2026.
Guests who accept Hondo Ohnaka’s mission via the Disneyland or My Disney Experience app collect crates that unlock Fortnite rewards, including a Forsworn Trooper outfit and The Gambit 2D loading screen.
Sean Shoptaw, EVP of Disney Games and Entertainment, said this is the first time the attraction extends into a connected game world.

History

Historical Context

Disney’s 2016 purchase of a $1 billion stake in streaming tech firm BAMTech and the 2019 launch of Disney+ showed the company’s move toward integrated digital ecosystems. This strategy laid groundwork for later cross-media projects that link physical attractions with live-service games, allowing recurring digital and immersive rewards tied to park experiences.

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Story summary

Disney Games and Epic Games linked Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run ride to Fortnite’s Smugglers Gambit on August 16, 2026.
Guests who accept Hondo Ohnaka’s mission via the Disneyland or My Disney Experience app collect crates that unlock Fortnite rewards, including a Forsworn Trooper outfit and The Gambit 2D loading screen.
Sean Shoptaw, EVP of Disney Games and Entertainment, said this is the first time the attraction extends into a connected game world.

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