Pedro Pascal stuns Disneyland fans by dressing up as Mandalorian in surprise appearance

Nypost · May 17, 2026 · 244 words · By Titus Wu

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Pedro Pascal stuns Disneyland fans by dressing up as Mandalorian in surprise appearance Some Disneyland Star Wars fans got the surprise of a lifetime over the weekend when actor Pedro Pascal put on a Mandalorian costume and showed up to the park.

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Around 15 visitors were invited aboard the Millennium Falcon, an iconic space ship used in the franchise.

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The latest attraction, titled the “Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run”, debuts May 22 and is tied to the upcoming film “Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu,” which arrives in theaters the same day.

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Claim 1: “Around 15 visitors were invited aboard the Millennium Falcon”

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While evidence confirms the presence of the cast and the update to the Millennium Falcon attraction, the specific number of '15 visitors' invited aboard is not explicitly mentioned in the provided evidence snippets.

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web search NEUTRAL — In 2017, Disney announced that the new Star Wars-themed land would be called Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge and it would hold two new attractions. Millennium Falcon – Smugglers Run was not officially announ…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Wars:_Millennium_Falcon_–…

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web search NEUTRAL — Smugglers Run ride, Millennium Falcon Attraction at Disneyland park in California. Join the Resistance and fly the Millennium Falcon at Disneyland's Smuggler...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nrp0Y_8LOb0

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web search NEUTRAL — Overview of Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run is an interactive motion simulator attraction located in Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge at Disneyland and Disney's Hollywood Stu…
https://www.tiktok.com/discover/where-is-the-millennium-falc…

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Claim 2: “Pascal, the star actor in the film”

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Multiple sources, including Wikipedia and news reports, link Pedro Pascal to the film 'The Mandalorian and Grogu' as a lead actor.

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web search NEUTRAL — Pedro Eliezer Rodríguez Ledesma (born 28 July 1987), known as Pedro, is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a winger for Serie A club Lazio. Pedro scored 99 goals in 321 appearances across …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pedro_(footballer,_born_1987)

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web search NEUTRAL — Shop the official PEDRO website for the latest Men & Women bags, shoes & accessories. New styles updated weekly.
https://www.pedroshoes.com/my

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web search NEUTRAL — Pedro, 38, from Spain SS Lazio, since 2021 Right Winger Market value: €1.00m * 28/07/1987 in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
https://www.transfermarkt.com/pedro/profil/spieler/65278

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Claim 3: “the upcoming film “Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu,” which arrives in theaters the same day [May 22]”

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Wikipedia and official StarWars.com sources explicitly state that 'The Mandalorian and Grogu' is scheduled for release on May 22, 2026.

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web search NEUTRAL — The Mandalorian and Grogu is scheduled to be released internationally on May 22, 2026.[42][81] The film is expected to be released in IMAX.[82][needs update].
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Mandalorian_and_Grogu

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web search NEUTRAL — Watch the brand new trailer for The Mandalorian and Grogu and experience it only in theaters May 22, 2026.► SUBSCRIBE to the channel to get notified when new...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_pa1KLXuW0Y

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web search NEUTRAL — The Mandalorian and Grogu embark on their most thrilling mission yet. Watch the new trailer and see the Star Wars film in theaters May 22, 2026.Release Date: May 22, 2026. The evil Empire has fallen, …
https://www.starwars.com/films/star-wars-the-mandalorian-and…

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Claim 4: “The latest attraction, titled the “Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run”, debuts May 22”

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The original 'Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run' attraction opened in 2019 (confirmed by Wikipedia). However, the evidence indicates a *new update* or 'new adventures' for the attraction will debut on May 22, 2026. The claim presents it as the 'latest attraction' debuting on May 22, which conflates the original opening with the 2026 update.

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web search NEUTRAL — Located in Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge, the attraction opened on May 31, 2019, in Disneyland, and opened on August 29, 2019, in Disney's Hollywood Studios.Millennium Falcon – Smugglers Run was not offici…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Wars:_Millennium_Falcon_–…

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web search NEUTRAL — This update is only a parsec or two away — both the upcoming The Mandalorian and Grogu movie and this update to Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run will debut on May 22, 2026.
https://disneyparksblog.com/disney-experiences/sxsw-2025-new…

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web search NEUTRAL — Disney's new attraction "Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run," featuring Mando and Grogu, will debut later this year in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge.
https://www.fox13news.com/news/disney-debut-new-attraction-m…

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Claim 5: “actor Pedro Pascal put on a Mandalorian costume and showed up to the park [Disneyland]”

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Multiple web results confirm Pedro Pascal created a surprise at Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge at Disneyland in connection with the promotion of The Mandalorian and Grogu.

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web search NEUTRAL — José Pedro Balmaceda Pascal was born on April 2, 1975, in Santiago, Chile,[2] to Verónica Pascal Ureta (1953–2000), a child psychologist, and José Balmaceda Riera (1948–), a reproductive endocrinologi…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pedro_Pascal

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web search NEUTRAL — Disney Fanatic shares the latest news, advice, and perspective from Disney fans for Disney fans!Pedro Pascal creates the surprise of a lifetime at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland. Experience St…
https://www.disneyfanatic.com/pedro-pascal-reveals-disneylan…

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web search NEUTRAL — Pedro Pascal Dub reaction to the Mandalorian in The Book of Boba Fett Episode 5. Pedro reacts to Disney plus Star Wars Mandalorian in Boba Fett show.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C61xC9nY-dU

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Claim 6: “The film’s director, Jon Favreau, star Sigourney Weaver and Lucasfilm President Dave Filoni were also in attendance at Disneyland’s Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge.”

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Multiple sources confirm that Jon Favreau, Sigourney Weaver, and Dave Filoni were present at Disneyland's Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge to promote the film.

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web search NEUTRAL — Favreau, Filoni, Kennedy, Pascal, and Weaver discussed the film and were joined on stage by an animatronic Grogu.[56]. A teaser trailer was released online in late September 2025.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Mandalorian_and_Grogu

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web search NEUTRAL — The Curious Child has arrived at Disneyland’s Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge ahead of the arrival of The Mandalorian and Grogu in theaters on May 22, 2026. On this day, the Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run …
https://dapsmagic.com/2026/05/jon-favreau-sigourney-weaver-p…

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web search NEUTRAL — Jon Favreau, who directed the movie and co-wrote it with Star Wars guru Dave Filoni, were on hand to introduce it. In the action-heavy footage, the audience sees snowtroopers inside an AT-AT preparing…
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/mandalor…

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