How It Works: Millennium Falcon Smuggler's Run 

When will you doing Soarin?

It depends. I'll be putting out a poll soon.

@@AmusementLabs alright

What I don't understand is why Disney has not (yet?) created multiple different ride journeys for this ride. Since the entire ride is computer controlled, why not create many different adventures and change them every month? For example, if there were 12 different ride adventures with a different one active every month, return visits to the park every month would be almost guaranteed. And why stop with just SciFi type rides? This type of technology could also be applied to "kiddie" rides, too, so that rides like Mr. Toad's Wild Ride and Snow White and Peter Pan could be converted to rides that _seemed_ to have movement, but like the Star Wars rides, never actually moved. The same physical space could accommodate more simultaneous riders, the lines would move faster, and different adventures could be loaded each month. Surely I can't be that much smarter than Disney's managers, so why haven't they done this?

@@Hal_T when I was at Disney a few months ago my family and I were lucky enough to go to it twice, and while the major plot points were the same we ended up shooting away tie fighters the second time around

oh man I just laughed my ass off imagining this haha.. you're awesome for doing that! haha

My first time was as a pilot but I wasn’t the one on the right so I couldn’t do hyper drive ;-;

Chad move right there.

I was a bad pilot first time and all the passengers were laughing at me

Pilot is by far the hardest position.

I should have done that, but our engineers were ass.

I'm sure he noticed, but just to point it out: there's a Millennium Falcon model HIDDEN IN THE FULL SIZE ONE OUTSIDE. Meta.

@@AmusementLabsdude!! I’m going next week! How do I find it?

That makes more sense tbh. The technology for seat belt sensors has existed in cars for decades, it would be easier to modify something that already exists vs having to make something new. Right?

That's a really interesting tidbit, thanks! I always wondered what would happen if I showed up and was the only person there given that at the very least, you need two pilots to fly the Falcon! Are there backup controls on the pilot positions for the engineering and gunner roles in the case that there aren't enough people? Or does a Cast Member tag in to help?

Delta turntable 101 lol

​@@rowangoswell Nah, the missing roles just get automated.

Yep. I had both. Only ride I did due to party having a 4 yr old. He was pilot.

Just let the kids have their fun? I get that it's annoying especially when you have waited such a long time but Disneyland's target audience is kids, damn this is why I'm never pilot cause then strangers scream "you're screwing up! "

@@user-lt5if1bs6f Disney's prime target is adults, not kids.

I had a dude and his wife as the pilots....I dunno how they can drive because everything seemed so foreign to them lmao.

@@darkconcept. No it’s not lmao. It’s target audience is families and kids.

You have made Chewie proud and earned a free week of Disney+.

I was surprised that the time I experienced this ride, we accomplished the mission. I was a pilot and a bad one haha

@@AmusementLabs I just imagined Hondo saying that.

When I saw a video of it I thought he said use the coaxial,gun on the side, because that's how it is even though they're really on top and bottom on the falcon

They’re not programmed into the ride, they just don’t have them. They’re not holding it off for attendance, there is just the one mission because that’s the only one they have.

@@sethfunk6056 went there last August, I believe there was one scenario that was different. I believe they can do more just like Star Tours. just needed a bit more time to setup.

@@dgmaverick The mission is the same every time. Only difference is sometime's Hondo is more impressed with you if you do well. Maybe they can, but there is 0 other missions close to release or really anywhere beyond just a concept right now. They have no idea how to actually change the missions each time and make it work within the ride.

@@sethfunk6056Actually, if you damage your ship enough, you get an extra scene before returning to Batuu where you have to manuever through a bunch of meteors. I've only gotten it once or twice but maybe that's what they were referring to

@@shaliyahlankford4952 No, that isn't what triggers the extra scene with asteroids. That is entirely based on the timing of the ride vs what it should be.

this ride didn't make me very sick, just felt a little bit dizzy afterward and vowed to never ride again. my sister couldn't steer it! lol!

How did you get motion sickness you don’t move😂

@@spencersparks2335 I think that's exactly why I got sick! We weren't moving but the visual illusion is fast motion. The illusion must work great for many but I'm not one of them.

@@spencersparks2335That’s precisely why people get motion sickness on simulators. The motion you are feeling mismatches with what your eyes see. It’s even worse while wearing VR glasses as you aren’t moving at all. At least on a simulator ride, the motion somewhat matches. Disney did a pretty good job here on this ride. I only got a little sick and only for maybe 30 seconds which is phenomenal because I get motion sickness quite easily.

I never understand that line - does he mean if you were in the queue you'd be watching these potential spoilers before you got on the ride?

i was going to comment that

Yeah I think thats what causes virtually everyone to suck at this ride. They assume they’re controlling it from the perspective of the ship’s center when in reality 90% of the vehicle they’re piloting is to their left.

One of the world's greatest mysteries...

They should program a child pilot mode where the ship flies itself and the controls do nothing.

Lol same here had to keep double checking

I think it would get annoying as a ringtone, but I use it as a notification tone.

Totally getting this as a notification sound

I also was wondering about this.

Looks like the pods are essentially just a version of commercial airline simulators, they likely have some form of rolling staircases to get everyone out

@@xXBL4KAl3YSSXx on most documented breakdowns, they just rotate everyone out, while clips of Hondo inside keep riders distracted

It's why I always request pilot before getting on. Anytime I'm paired with a group of strangers it's like they have no idea how to function and they are paralyzed the entire ride.

It is a stressful ride, I hear, if you don't know what you're doing.

I think I’m a decent Vertical Pilot, I just sometimes confuse up for up, not Up for Down.

Rule #2 Don't eat Taco Bell or beans prior to riding.

@@thedude2897 I'd hate to be the party that loads in after. 🤭

This was actually the second time I recorded it. I recorded it the first time and got about 15% through editing and hated how it sounded. It also started giving me the same issues when j tried to make the Omnimover video where it would crash randomly during rendering, but I found a.way around it by looking at the log where it crashed and it shows the frame where so I could calculate where it crashed and adjust it. Saved me from having to edit it all over again like in the omnimover video.

@@AmusementLabs Well done. I have a fair bit of experience in live performing arts, but I have to admit that I'm still working on my first YT video. Most of the filming is done, but today I discovered a better way to do some of it so I'm thinking of going back and redoing that footage. I've been watching channels that have a similar theme to mine (DIY) to observe the editing techniques they use. Also learning the editing software at the same time. Hopefully I'll be able to pull it all together. 🤞

Honestly I’m loving getting to see this growth in progress. I’ve always loved this channel for the knowledge I gain, and as I’ve watched more there’s just been a relative explosion of production value and skill sharpening. It’s super exciting and kinda makes me think one day I could maybe start a channel I’ve been brewing up lately.

He did

@@brodywilcox2399 I forgot I even said this lol. The Indiana Jones Vid was great!

Yeah they should add new experiences like how they did with Star Tours

My pleasure. I love making these little models. The largest one I've made is for the mission space video with all 10 arms and cabins.

Amusement Labs where’s the link to these models?

is there a link to the 3d print models?

@@albacadabra I keep forgetting to upload them.

@@AmusementLabs please when you can, I’d love to print it. Thx

That's actually a good way to describe it. 👍

You're awesome

Take the husband when you can. Never forgettable brownie points!

You might see a grown man cry. Be ready

I went to the Star Wars area at DL 2 months after it opened and got to ride this one. It was fun! Some tips for you when you go (which you totally should): * Go on both rides first thing in the morning, at least once each. Get that out of the way and you could return back later on or the next day if you want. * The singles line (for the Falcon ride) does help with wait times some, but you will be basically guaranteed to sit in the back of the cockpit if you go this route, as CMs will put families up front. The Falcon ride does not have Fast Pass (at least 1.5 years ago). * When you first enter the park, make your reservation through the Disney app to reserve your times for making your droid and/or lightsaber. I'd recommend doing these after dinner so that you're not hauling them around all day. The lightsaber does include a cushioned carrying case with a shoulder strap, but it's going to be full-length. The lightsaber building wasn't on Disneyland's map, but when you experience the build process there (which takes about 20 minutes), you'll understand why. * Yes, the lightsaber one is a bit pricey, but it's totally worth it. * Eat at least one meal in the Star Wars area. * Try and learn some Aurebesh before you go. If you use Disney's SW app to interact with the sets and props in the area, your phone's battery will drain like there's no tomorrow. Learning Aurebesh ahead of time will help you not use your phone as much. * If you fly there, keep in mind the only way to get your lightsaber (and probably droid) home is either inside a golf/ski bag that you'll check or as a carry-on by itself, which means that you can only take one other bag on board with you. The lightsaber can only be slightly disassembled, but the blade is one piece that's a bit fragile. * Just enjoy the whole area and interact with the roaming characters. And get some blue milk.

When you go, research the virtual queue for Rise of the Resistance. For a Star Wars fanatic, it is a complete overload for the senses (in the best way possible). Smuggler's Run is good... but Rise is mind-blowing.

That's really awesome! How did you get that kind of job? What did you study if you went to college?

@@AmusementLabs i went to trade school to become a CNC Machinist and the company I work for sub contracts for a ride builder called setpoint. We machine and fabricate a lot of stuff for them for universal, Disney, and a local amusement park called Lagoon. Right now we are building the Donkey Kong and Mario Kart rides for Universal.

@@treksymachineco.294 very cool. Must be nice to know you physically had something to do with it.

REALLY? =O =D

How does the ada accessible pod work ?

I did see part of the video where he reports a "hitchhiker" creature, which is apparently how they stall for time when the ride's over but not ready to unload. And I once saw the alternate preshow video where he apologizes for not being there in person when the Hondo animatronic's out of order. It was only on my very latest time using Single Rider that I observed it has a voiceover of Hondo introducing Ohnaka Transport Solutions to make up for skipping the preshow! Is that new, or was my timing off before?

@@BagOfMagicFood I don't think it was there before, although it's been a while so my memory's fuzzy lol.

The feedback I was getting from everyone else coming off that ride was that it was a big let-down. I didn't enjoy it much at all. I thought Rise of the Resistance is amazing, but I don't think I would even go on this one again. A Battle of Hoth coaster would be the ultimate fan experience for us Star Wars nerds! Cars going under giant ATATs and then looping over top! Chills!!!!!!

What button activates Chewy mode?

Thank you! I never knew what they looked like. Now I know.

Glad you enjoyed!

Correct! Thanks, will do. What would you like to see next?

@@AmusementLabs I'm not too sure, honestly! I've tried to think of rides that would be interesting to learn about, but you've done a video on just about every one I can think of!

What is ADA?

@@thatguy3968 Americans with Disabilities Act. It requires businesses to accomodate wheelchairs & walkers. It may be for something slightly different than for able-bodied people, which is how amusement and theme parks do it. So, there must be a ramp that is no steeper than a certain amount and at least a certain width with a handrail. There's a bunch of other rules as well depending on the type of business or residence, but it's to prevent handicapped people from completely missing out on a lot of things that us able-bodied people can experience.

Cool

Why do I not believe that? Esp cos these use computers not little circuit boards. I highly doubt it

😅 I know I know. Watch stuff from 2021, that's when I finally bought some proper equipment to record and really did some voice over practice.

@@AmusementLabs Okay you’re right! I’m all up to date now and the newer videos are really great!! You’re doing awesome! 👏🏻😊

Will do. I'm _still_ trying to really get it down.

It becomes more of a star tours style automated/guided journey. You'll definitely lose points and owe Hondo.

So all the other pods are on a turntable that rotates versus the ADA pod doesn't rotate because it's not on a "carousel." This would make it more "stationary," technically speaking, but it's not any less intense and actually has more freedom because it's separate.

@@lmoon2627 just saw this reply now. Thanks!

None that's I've found. Tbh I was going off what was originally reported, but it may have been cut. There are little seams between the damaged areas so maybe?

I get that, I was left and right and it kept overcorrecting!

They have one at my local mall (it's an X Rider) and I've been obsessed ever since. When it runs you can feel it shaking the ground in the store next door.

Yeah luckily it's not a true centrifuge and they just use it like a chain.