Disney and Fortnite Connect Theme Park Ride to Gaming Rewards

Theme park visitors experiencing Star Wars attractions in California and Florida can now connect their real-world adventures directly to digital video games. Under a new partnership between Disney and Epic Games, visitors taking part in a specific theme park attraction can earn digital items within the popular online platform Fortnite.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, the cross-platform integration centers on the Millennium Falcon: Smuggler's Run ride. The attraction is currently operational at both Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California, and Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida. Guests attending either location can opt into a special mission while visiting the physical ride.

By accepting and completing the designated task at the theme park, participants unlock exclusive rewards inside Fortnite's virtual extension of the Star Wars ride. The initiative represents a direct link between physical location-based entertainment and Epic Games' expanding interactive gaming universe.

This collaboration allows Disney to engage theme park guests beyond their physical visits, creating a continuous loop between real-world rides and home gaming consoles. Players can take their park accomplishments into their digital gaming sessions, offering added incentive for both theme park attendance and online gameplay engagement.

While the cross-promotional feature is now live for park visitors in Orlando and Anaheim, specific details regarding the exact nature of the digital rewards or potential future park integrations remain unspecified.