What Happens: Riding Smuggler's Run Without Touching ANY CONTROLS

The first ride to open in Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge, Millennium Falcon: Smuggler's Run, puts you in the cockpit of the most famous hunk of junk in the galaxy. It's a fully-interactive motion simulator which puts you and a group of five people on a smuggling mission with Han Solo's infamous ship. But we've been wondering, what happens if you don't do anything? What happens if the pilots don't steer the ship? What happens if the gunners don't fire at the incoming tie fighters and obstacles? What happens if the engineers don't fix the damage? What happens if you don't pull the lever to jump to hyperspace? We attempted to conduct an experiment to find out. Watch and see what happens.
We knew that there was no game over state for the ride, that you couldn't crash the Falcon or die, but I was surprised to learn how much this ride is actually on rails and it doesn't really matter that much what you do or not. Sure, you'll hit fewer things if you pilot well, take on less damage and earn more credits, but not much else changes.
Gunners will earn more money from shooting down enemy fighters, and there's the possibility of obtaining more than one container of coaxium -- although I've confirmed that the most you can get (right now at least) is two of the three containers. I'm wondering if it's possible to end the mission without getting any. On our hand's off experiment we still obtained one container, but I'm now thinking that might be because our Engineers were on autopilot as no one was in those seats and the computer-controlled effort in those positions might have helped us obtain the one we captured.
I'd still love to do another Smuggler's Run experiment in the future where we attempt to crash into as many things as possible and see what the lowest possible score you can get is. How much money could we end up owing Hondo at the end of the ride? Maybe one day we'll attempt this.
It should be noted that we did this experiment with a cockpit of friends, and did not subject any strangers to a subpar experience. That is something we would never do and we do not recommend. So if you attempt to recreate our experiments, please do so with a group of willing friends.
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[@christinahooke7891]

You have no idea how wonderful this video is for families like ours...we have a kiddo with multiple disabilities and we were wondering how on earth we could include her in the experience on this right...now we know the Falcon will still fly even if she's the pilot! Heck, the ship is practically a sentient character in it's own right anyway, eh? Thanks for this, so glad you did this experiment!

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

thanks! Also ask the castmember that is seating you on the ride because I believe they can put it on autopilot so it will fly well or gun or engineer well without the person having to do something.

[@christinahooke7891]

@@OrdinaryAdventures Thank you!

[@deanmottershead9208]

Ordinary Adventures doesn't this video prove that it's always on autopilot? the only way you guys could have been less interactive would have been to have walked off the falcon again and just left the camcorder

[@kieranhayag9107]

There is automation because if not, the ride would be frustrating to people who don't have the ability to press buttons or take control. The interaction and button pressing is to control the accuracy and timing of stuff. But there are differences. If you hit the brakes, you don't hit the train. The missiles and hyperspace are important and they have to happen, but when it comes to interaction, you get to control the timing of it and have that satisfaction of actually activating it.

[@HeckuleStudios]

Also the entire ride would just get stuck if nothing happened since there's a limited amount of time the ride can take

[@NoahDaBoii]

This reminds me of those old Mario Party videos where Luigi wins by doing absolutely nothing

[@BillyBob-ib5df]

Noah has clout Hahahahaha

[@Darksider13]

I foresee this starting a competition for the lowest possible score anyone can achieve lol.

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Haha

[@BillyBob-ib5df]

Darksider13 Yes I’m in can’t wait when I go 😂

[@postnet92]

@@BillyBob-ib5df my lowest for the team was 100

[@nobaddaystravel6855]

I got -600

[@lokiland676]

I'll try.

[@TheSEAempire]

Hah, the whole thing is predetermined more than i thought it would be!

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Yeah we were surprised too.

[@TheSEAempire]

Ordinary Adventures great video btw

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

The S.E.A. Thanks

[@arandomnamegoeshere]

It makes sense. What's the experience if someone goes AWOL at the control? Either because they're not getting it. Or because they're specifically wanting to screw with people. The ride needs to maintain the flow and limp along without significant impact. A lower score only "counts" in that you're not walking off with as many credits on your Datapad. Which... I'm guessing most park goers aren't even aware of.

[@e3vL1]

Wish life was that way

[@commanderstarstrider7176]

5:02 I never noticed....Thats star tours taking off at the end there.

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Yup

[@oleg1ch]

Disney doesn't want anyone to go away dissapointed or empty handed.

[@e3vL1]

Wish life was that way

[@gissneric]

Imagine a family first time visiting then waited in line for two hours and then game over in a minute.

[@Flap999]

Only empty pockets

[@MrNew122]

too late!

[@BillyBob-ib5df]

Oleg Chaikovsky !! Your wrong, Disney wants you to go home $broke$

[@dustinanglin]

Haha, I noticed so many more things because of how smooth the ride was without people piloting. I think this is now weirdly the best video version of the ride. :)

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

That’s funny

[@notseb]

It's got to be at least somewhat self running, for those kids who want to try, but can't really do much... This is Disney after all!!!

[@gantz0949]

Thx so much for this. I always wondered what would happen if the pilot didn't pull the lever. Pretty weak.

[@adamliebreich-johnsen6104]

I mean, they have to get people through the ride.

[@chitoryu12]

Not really any other options. Especially if there's kids on the ride, you don't want them to miss any of the good stuff because they don't know what to do.

[@deebers7304]

Being a HUGE Star Wars fan, these kinds of videos hurt me on so many different levels

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

😅

[@Shundi879]

Thanks so much for trying this out. I was really curious what would happen if you didn’t do anything. I’m not at all surprised it automates it for you. I am surprised how well you did though.

[@usnavyvet]

Just discovered you guys, love your videos, been watching all the Galaxy’s Edge stuff. Thank you so much for sharing these for those of us that may not be able to visit these theme parks, and attractions. I feel like I’m living vicariously through you! Keep up the great videos, and continue having fun! 🙂❤️

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Thanks so much!

[@deanrussell1234]

That attendant didn't look to happy after the ride finished hahahaha

[@michaelkeating9514]

She has a ship to repair

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

😆

[@buddy4808]

That was fun. Can't stop watching your videos. Last week we did realize the simulator does somewhat take control. A group of 4 in front of us decided to just watch and video the whole ride. Without touching the controls. Oddly, our piloting skills has now improved greatly. For me it's better to gently nudge the controls.

[@TheMixxMaster]

They didn't "make an executive decision" and throw ya out?

[@RaiderfaninNM1]

Hmmmmm, the first time we rode the MF the couple who got the pilot had ZERO clue to what to do and was bumpy as hell, second time had some young teens who did seem to make the ride smoother and was no where as bumpy. I think the ride is designed not to crash and die and I do know your fellow riders can affect the ride indeed, great vlog guys yet again!

[@bambikiller338]

I had to rewatch this older video it was just such a good idea I am glad you guys are producing original content.

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

☺️

[@Monsterbwoi]

Do a run of smugglers run where you go against all controls and hit as much as possible

[@Logan-1138]

I never noticed the star speeder leaving Batuu at the end like if someone was riding star tours

[@jhemmer96]

Love the music and introduction animation, great job guys!

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Thanks!

[@codekat6515]

Best video ever!! I laughed so much watching this! 0% accuracy lol

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Glad you loved it

[@413dan]

Everyone gets a trophy for participating , that’s why it’s called the millennial falcon

[@margaretanglade5293]

Awesome! Cant wait to see what happens when you try that w/6 people- or even try to crash it - they say you cant crash The Falcon...….cant wait to see if its true!

[@maxtla11]

Ordinary Adventures, keep doing what you guys are doing. Your videos are very entertaining. May The force be with you all.

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

🙏

[@Bradgilliswhammyman]

Reason it is predetermined is because people would troll others if the ship could be destroyed in a few seconds by the pilot just sitting passively by. You have amply demonstrated why it is needed at a general attendance theme park.

[@chrisblaze1484]

You're totally right. But, I do think the players should be able to influence the ride a little more. There shouldn't be a scenario where you'd ever fail or lose. But let's say you failed your objective at a particular moment, perhaps then you have to undergo an alternate scenario that makes you suffer those consequences compared to those who successfully completed the objective. It would be similar to the butterfly effect. But I know that this ride is pretty much a straight-forward linear path. I get that, but I do wish there were more consequences for someone failing to do something besides a lack of points.

[@vileniaone8425]

Loving your videos guys and this one was hilarious, Keep the great journey and God bless.

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Thanks Elle!

[@debbiedbleu]

My kids started watching your channel and they said it’s very cool

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Thanks!

[@caleblewis157]

Wow. In at least one week you gained 2000 subs. That’s completely awesome!

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Thanks! We’ve been lucky to have a few videos go viral. It’s beginning to calm down now though.

[@Bleoberis1]

Disney WILL collect those credits. Watch your backs! 👍🏻 Another fun post!

[@rickconn8444]

Great video ! I hope to see you two when I make it to Disney!!

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Good chance we might be there 😂

[@rachelsewell7026]

some people are saying the ride will be ruined if you are with people that aren't trying. I think it seemed like you guys had more fun! And the flashing damage lights after the ride was interesting to see.

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

I agree although if you get motion sick easily a pilot could ruin your day if they tried

[@rachelsewell7026]

Ordinary Adventures well that’s true. I didn’t think about that.

[@jeanettesmith765]

Loved this video! I laughed so much.

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Thanks for watching!

[@TheYoungestof6]

I rode Smuggler’s Run with a little kid in the up and down pilot position. I think she didn’t really know what to do, so we spent most of the ride hitting the ground. It was super bumpy, but the screen also started glitching. It glitched a few times on the ride. I was totally surprised by that

[@jameshicksgaming4929]

Another great video!

[@waverly2468]

Mission Space is intense. Don't eat a big meal before you go on it or if you are tired or if you don't like confined spaces.

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Ha

[@paulrpech]

Myself and a friend did all the opposite stuff on mission space at Epoct .... Gary Sinesse doesn't say his "congratulations" speech at the end lol

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Ha

[@livingridsharp4784]

I'm am going to have to tell my family about this one. Smugglers Run was a huge disappointment for us. You guys made this seem cool!

[@bradsikkema8922]

Great video. I’m kinda new to your page, but so far it’s great!!! Loving the Star Wars content. And I liked the Universal stuff. If there a Universal by Disneyland? I know there’s the big one by Disney World...

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Thanks so much! Yeah Universal Studios Hollywood is near by. We are hoping to cover the opening of the new Jurassic World ride in the next week.

[@johngosbee5574]

@@OrdinaryAdventures JW soft opened yesterday in the evening. And, lots of cool (new?) dino meet and greets.

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

John Gosbee we saw that! Very excited to check it out!

[@Pantheragem]

This was amazing. My girlfriend and I laughed all the way through. "We're gonna have to try to hit stuff.".... Haha!

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Glad you guys enjoyed it!

[@Flightunamed]

This was more entertaining than actually participating

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Thanks 🙏

[@deesixx1460]

I’m looking forward for the wreck it video 😂

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Haha me too

[@hazelross4256]

That was fantastic to see. I enjoyed it more as I didn’t feel the pressure to press the buttons.

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Ha

[@brettmarquardt6529]

Sad...Great video y'all!

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Thanks!

[@cosmo-bf6vb]

100% your quality is getting better. Keep it up. Where can I donate money??

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Thanks so much. We might eventually do a Patreon because this has been costly and time consuming but we do love it.

[@cosmo-bf6vb]

Iv been to Disney 2 twice in my life (5 and 14) I'm now 25 and I feel good seeing people happy. I work for home Depot, I'll hook you guys up if your ever in the Hollywood area. Good luck.

[@DoomsdayDave3D]

6:40 *you calling me a liar?!?!* LOL that look he gave you.

[@jingbosun8263]

May the force be with you... now you see how the force magically helps you beat first order...

[@mishabfox7589]

Haha Great video I always wondered what would happen if you did nothing! Now we all know :)

[@retroezbake455]

Love the video.... I'm super upset that the ride has that much control over outcomes. I was expecting zero light speed jumps and hitting a ton more obstacles. We expect more of our imagineers!!!!!

[@memyselfiii1]

How crazy was that. So fun.

[@jamesward9646]

You guys Rock !!

[@Jacobc384]

ok the thumbnail with chewy TRIPPED ME OUT therefore immediately clicked on this video 🤣 cuz of chewy and the title too

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Haha that photo was from the Solo: A Star Wars Story junket, but I thought it was a good representation of the no hands experiment as chewie just had his hands up - Peter

[@Jacobc384]

Ordinary Adventures Yess it truly works perfectly for this video!! Loved it 🔥🔥💯

[@instrumentalheadquarters7062]

I just noticed something, if you know the design of the millennium falcon then the ride is wrong, the cockpit is on the left side of the vehicle so that means all the rest of the ship is on the right, the cockpit on the ride gets so close to some of the rocks and supports without them hitting the body of the ship

[@TitoTimTravels]

It has to be pretty much automated - it is still just a film, and on a time schedule. If you ride with someone who does not know, or care, about how to 'play' it, then your experience would be ruined. There has to be a default course it will run.

[@thatdguy521]

Believe it or not, this is actually not a film. This is all actually running in a game engine, it just predetermines a LOT of stuff.

[@Mundane05]

Employee dude is probably not even allowed to tell people they did shitty.

[@bleuproject7275]

Haha exactly what I was thinking 😂

[@Krillinish2]

The cast member only sees the light behind him flash red (very bad), flashing green (okay/good), or solid green (very good). Unless he actually looks at the tiny screens inside the cockpit, he doesn’t know your exact score.

[@magicspark]

Regarding the coaxium-I think part of why you collected it was because you had no engineers, so it auto-fired the harpoons. Wonder what would happen if you had engineers, but they didn’t fire?

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Good point! We need to try it again with a full crew willing to not push any buttons!

[@SheckoVex]

​@@OrdinaryAdventuresdid you do that and if yes can I have a link

[@rsuff12]

You should have that bearded homeless looking dude in your vlogs more often. He’s super cool.

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

😂

[@rsuff12]

Robert Puffer; technically myself, lol

[@frankhinojoz8547]

Comparing the video I took of people playing along I'm more surprised how much is not predetermined.

[@ligeiaztomb2755]

Wow. Thank you. It actually looked more fun this way.

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Ha it probably was

[@ligeiaztomb2755]

I was a gunner and I felt like a freaking lunatic. I just slapoed the wall for like 8 minutes straight trying to look back and forth. I barely saw the game bc I was trying to do my part well. I had a kink in my neck, an achey back and a red palm that no pre-prepared Oga's crappy drink could fix. Lol it SUUUUUUUCKED.

[@abbiejoliec3133]

Thanks, I won’t be concerned now if I am named Pilot when I eventually ride this.

[@jonnyquest1384]

yes crash it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This was a great video. Very smart to try it out.

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Haha thanks for watching!

[@supertouring1]

I recall reading that Disney claimed there are 200 buttons(??) they could enable. They could have gotten really complicated/simulation but not sure how some people would react if Disney made it more simulator than ride/attraction and the riders could t even get off the planet. It's a fine balance. It would be interesting if DIsney dedicated one cockpit for the serious avid fan who wants a simulator as opposed to just another ride/mission space.

[@cptkman]

Now what if you did the ride and purposely got the most negative you could get by hitting those extra neon pillars?

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

We hope to find out someday

[@Giarcnek]

They should've had it where 4 people could sit up front with two acting as Pilots, and 2 middle seats in the center near the front for just viewing and four seats in the back for two to view and two to engineer.

[@NicoOScannell]

ive been looking for a crew of absolute fools to just do as terribly as possibly, so if you need those last 2 to make 6 i got u covered lmao

[@metacomputer]

Thank you....pretty cool...back to cutting scrub trees 🌲 down....

[@daisyphoenixjames2103]

I’m only shocked that people actually thought they would have control of a cabin’s movements and an automated video and when to do what. The only attraction at Disney that is 100% controlled by the rider is Autopia lol.

[@frankhinojoz8547]

100% is a stretch. You don't have 100% control of steering since you're on a track.

[@Luke-Skywalker]

"What Happens: Riding Smuggler's Run Without Touching ANY CONTROLS" *After your ride, it's really a scrappy piece of junk. Han would kill you!* 😂

[@lokiland676]

Didn't you hear? There is an emergency autopilot.

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

How does that work?

[@paulm.newitt3246]

Who woulda thought: an Autonomous Millenium Falcon! (shame on you guys! Messin' with Pixie Dust!!) LOL......

[@kimmccarthy7747]

Would that be Han Solo's dream vehicle, a Falcon that could fix and fly itself, or his worst nightmare, his ship that essentially didn't need him?

[@MrFastjedi350]

LOL!!! That's awesome!

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Thanks for watching!

[@richarda4020]

Funny video all. I rode this ride 10 times, curious to see this. This ride is a c to d ticket. Just lacks that magic.

[@undeadknight01]

In Legends, the Falcon does crash on a planet and at another point Chewbacca dies but his nephew Lobocca or "Lowie" joins the kids, so yes the Falcon can crash lol

[@ryanrusk8688]

The predetermined actions help for people who know nothing. We flew and a one off person was a pilot....he just sat staring and the left pilot pulled the lever for light speed.

[@richmomoh1279]

Crazy

[@happyjack1082]

I went on single rider four times and it depends somewhat on the pilots. Three times I felt fine but one time a pilot kept swaying left and right and left and right and by the end of the ride my head was spinning. LoL.

[@Blizofoz45]

When I was 8 years old this would have been the highlight of my life and I would have looked at the whole experience with a completely different attitude. Nothing against all the middle-aged folks going on these rides, I'm just saying.

[@nicholasbrookins6906]

Does this provide the motion sense of the old Star Tours ride?

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

I think Star Tours is a bit more movement.

[@maryjanemccarthy2907]

Thank you!~~I'm looking forward to your episode of doing things the opposite of what's asked of you.

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

We will!

[@TheCatBilbo]

Ah, back in the 'olden days' you just sat in a ride and were amazed and entertained. But since video games became popular we have got more used to actually doing something, rather than just sitting and consuming. Disney feels the need to give that illusion to some extent, I guess.

[@PureHaole]

That was a riot!! Thumbs freaking up!

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Thanks!

[@nycd4766]

Before you start or when it's open does the ride take a picture of you that you can buy? I think I want a shot of me in the cockpit more then I want to play the game

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

No the ride doesn’t take a photo but you can take a photo yourself when you’re loading in

[@nycd4766]

@@OrdinaryAdventures ah ok, seems like a missed opportunity. You can get the group shot from the angle we see in all the movies. That would be awesome. Thanks.

[@sekhmara8590]

@@nycd4766 that's such a good idea!

[@smallbluemachine]

3:35 "It's harder than it looks", hmm.

[@jasontachin]

rw:The Falcon is put on "AUTO PILOT" LOL! X-D

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

😂

[@tirtuatha8088]

I have a theory about the one coaxium that you managed to grab. You went without engineers, who has the job of firing the hooks. Just like if no one uses the lightspeed lever, the ship still goes to light speed. Maybe if you have someone in the seats to purposely misfire, you ight get away with zero coaxium.

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

I think you might be right.

[@MagicallyEmily]

My friend and I got to be pilots, and we were actively trying to do well, but I think we ended up crashing more and doing even worse than by not doing anything at all!

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Haha sounds like when Peter is flying

[@cutlerbarrett5767]

It does this because if you dont touch anything for long enough it goes into auto pilot so when everybody doesnt touch anything the ride goes into full autopilot mode as a result

[@kimmccarthy7747]

Yeah, they can't have it just sitting there going beep.

[@turtleturtle3714]

“THat is A lOt of DemAgE!”

[@MythicalAM]

We crashed this Falcon and repaired it with only Flex Tape!

[@brianburk2559]

Interesting

[@andrewcruz7595]

*thx for trying this haha*

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

😆

[@maxpowers3732]

I just went on the ride where I was the right pilot and honestly couldn't tell if I was controlling it or not. Growing up I played a lot of X-wing and flight sims and was extremely disappointed with it. Do you know if you pull up if it actually makes the ship fly up or do you think it's just a few predetermined moments where you'll bump something or not?

[@johnnyblade2003]

Was it really quiet on the ride that day?

[@spongebob8516]

Go to the time 5:03 and you will see the star tours ship.😁

[@citizenofcorona8783]

I wonder if it's even possible to ride this without crashing the ship.

[@bizebeegrannyrose9139]

My curiosity has been answered 😊 Thanks! That was FUN! Bizebeegranny

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Thanks for watching

[@Patman494]

Does failing/succeeding have any change on ride length?

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Nope.

[@Tuckerscreator]

If you hit too many things, the hyperdrive fails the second time and sends you to the asteroid belt.

[@MattsCollection]

Now I’m not so concerned when my 8 and 5 year old are piloting!

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Ha

[@jescb619]

I was the left pilot for our ride. Towards the end I stopped steering and we did better 🤦🏻‍♀️😂

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

😂

[@kimmccarthy7747]

I think you got that one container by running into it! And who is the guy with the Spanish accent giving all the orders? Where does he fit in the time line? Wouldn't a machine voice saying engage missiles, or activate hyperdrive sound better than him?

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

His name is Hondo. He’s in Star Wars Rebels and Star Wars: Clone Wars.

[@kimmccarthy7747]

@@OrdinaryAdventures Thanks. I haven't seen that.

[@maryanncarpenter3060]

This actually takes a lot of pressure off for when I get to ride it.

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Ha have fun Mary

[@lordlycius]

ROFLMAOoooo!!!!! (^w^) Who needs 'Millenium Falcon' on that ride, when you already got yourself into a indestructable 'Adamantium Falcon' ~ Switched onto (God Mode) LMAOoooo!!!!