I can confirm the CGI on Smugglers Run is garbage. I also didn’t like how the engineers are useless, the gunners just have to hold down the shoot button, and the pilots have split controls where the right pilot controls left and right movements and the other has up and down movements for the Falcon.
The theming for the ride is great but I’m not a fan of the interactivity they designed. I have a feeling this will change into a classic simulator like Star Tours in a few years. Getting rid of the seating positions and button pushing and a receive a new ride video.
Yes, the CGI is like you are watching a cartoon. Smugglers run is a hyped up version of Star Tours. The only difference is you don't need 3D glasses.