Pedro Pascal surprises ‘Star Wars’ fans at Disneyland

(KTLA) — Pedro Pascal surprised “Star Wars” fans visiting Disneyland Resort over the weekend with an unexpected appearance inside Galaxy’s Edge ahead of a major new attraction update tied to the franchise’s upcoming film.

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The actor, who stars in “Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu,” surprised guests Saturday aboard Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run at Disneyland Park in Anaheim, according to Disney officials.

A video clip shared to the official “Star Wars” account on X showed Pascal preparing for the surprise, donning his helmet and posing near the entrance of the attraction as a group of guests approached.

A Disney employee then prompted “the Mandalorian” to share a message with the group before the ride, at which point he removed his helmet.

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“Now you all have to die because you’ve seen my face,” Pascal joked.

Pascal also posed for photos with the group after the surprise.

  • Actor Pedro Pascal from “Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu” surprises guests in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland park in Anaheim, Calif., on May 16, 2026. A new mission aboard Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run with Mandalorian and Grogu debuts May 22, 2026, at Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort, coinciding with the premiere of Lucasfilm’s new film, “Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu.” (Richard Harbaugh/Disneyland Resort)
    Actor Pedro Pascal from “Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu” surprises guests in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland park in Anaheim, Calif., on May 16, 2026. A new mission aboard Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run with Mandalorian and Grogu debuts May 22, 2026, at Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort, coinciding with the premiere of Lucasfilm’s new film, “Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu.” (Richard Harbaugh/Disneyland Resort)
  • “Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu” actors Pedro Pascal and Sigourney Weaver, along with President and CCO of Lucasfilm Dave Filoni and Director Jon Favreau pose with The Mandalorian and Grogu inside Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland park in Anaheim, Calif., on May 16, 2026. A new mission aboard Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run with Mandalorian and Grogu debuts May 22, 2026, at Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort, coinciding with the premiere of Lucasfilm’s new film, “Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu.” (Richard Harbaugh/Disneyland Resort)
    “Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu” actors Pedro Pascal and Sigourney Weaver, along with President and CCO of Lucasfilm Dave Filoni and Director Jon Favreau pose with The Mandalorian and Grogu inside Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland park in Anaheim, Calif., on May 16, 2026. A new mission aboard Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run with Mandalorian and Grogu debuts May 22, 2026, at Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort, coinciding with the premiere of Lucasfilm’s new film, “Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu.” (Richard Harbaugh/Disneyland Resort)
  • For a limited time in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland Park in Anaheim, Calif., visitors can celebrate the release of the film “Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu” by catching Grogu as he tests his power to recall fond memories of his adventures with The Mandalorian in “The Curious Child,” playing after “Shadows of Memory: A Skywalker Saga.” These nightly stunning projection effects transform the spires of Batuu near the Millennium Falcon, taking you on a storytelling adventure across the galaxy. (Richard Harbaugh/Disneyland Resort)
    For a limited time in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland Park in Anaheim, Calif., visitors can celebrate the release of the film “Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu” by catching Grogu as he tests his power to recall fond memories of his adventures with The Mandalorian in “The Curious Child,” playing after “Shadows of Memory: A Skywalker Saga.” These nightly stunning projection effects transform the spires of Batuu near the Millennium Falcon, taking you on a storytelling adventure across the galaxy. (Richard Harbaugh/Disneyland Resort)
  • For a limited time in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland Park in Anaheim, Calif., visitors can celebrate the release of the film “Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu” by catching Grogu as he tests his power to recall fond memories of his adventures with The Mandalorian in “The Curious Child,” playing after “Shadows of Memory: A Skywalker Saga.” These nightly stunning projection effects transform the spires of Batuu near the Millennium Falcon, taking you on a storytelling adventure across the galaxy. (Richard Harbaugh/Disneyland Resort)
    For a limited time in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland Park in Anaheim, Calif., visitors can celebrate the release of the film “Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu” by catching Grogu as he tests his power to recall fond memories of his adventures with The Mandalorian in “The Curious Child,” playing after “Shadows of Memory: A Skywalker Saga.” These nightly stunning projection effects transform the spires of Batuu near the Millennium Falcon, taking you on a storytelling adventure across the galaxy. (Richard Harbaugh/Disneyland Resort)

A new “The Mandalorian and Grogu”-inspired mission aboard Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run is set to debut May 22 at both Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort. The launch coincides with the theatrical release of Lucasfilm’s new film, “Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu,” which arrives in theaters and IMAX the same day.

Pascal, who was there promoting the movie, was joined at Disneyland by his “Mandalorian and “Grogu” co-star Sigourney Weaver as well as director Jon Favreau and Lucasfilm president and chief creative officer Dave Filoni during the visit.

Disney officials also highlighted a new nightly projection experience inside Galaxy’s Edge called “The Curious Child.” The limited-time show illuminates the Batuu spires near the Millennium Falcon.

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