UPDATED October 22, 2024

Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance is a headliner attraction in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at both Walt Disney World’s Hollywood Studios and Disneyland Park.

Disney has stated that Rise of the Resistance is “one of the most advanced and immersive experiences ever undertaken by Walt Disney Imagineering.”  The attraction is a 20+ minute experience featuring multiple levels, 4+ ride systems, and over 300 animatronic figures.

First, we’ll discuss this unique ride experience itself. But if you’d like to jump right to HOW to get on this incredibly popular attraction, CLICK HERE!

The Story and Experience

You’ll find Rise of the Resistance in a wooded area near Black Spire Outpost. Here, the Resistance is hiding out in a military outpost to avoid detection by the First Order.

As you enter the queue, you’ll explore gun turrets, rock tunnels, and locker rooms filled with flight suits for Resistance Pilots like Poe Dameron.

After winding through the hidden base, Rey, accompanied by BB-8, appears via hologram to welcome YOU “to the cause” and embark on a mission to battle the First Order.

Recruits then travel with Resistance pilot Poe Dameron. Once you accept the mission, you’ll pass a giant X-Wing to board a transport ship being piloted by Nien Nunb. Don’t worry — Lieutenant Bek will lead you!

Well, okay. Maaaaaaybe you should worry a little bit… because the transport is captured by a Star Destroyer! Passengers are brought in for their inquiry by the First Order, and are not-so-warmly greeted by FIFTY Stormtroopers!

First Order officers separate the guests into smaller groups that are escorted to a cell for interrogation.

None other than Kylo Ren steps in to interrogate, and the passengers-turned-prisoners have to figure out how to escape (with the help of the Resistance, of course)!

From here, the experience brings guests — or rather, new Resistance recruits — right into an epic battle between the First Order and the Resistance, including a face-off with Kylo-Ren!

Prepare yourself to be stunned by the presence of full-size AT-AT Walkers along the way.

Eight guests can be accommodated in one ride vehicle (PLUS your R5 Astromech Droid guide) in this trackless dark ride.

You can see all it in action in our DFB YouTube Video!

Rise of the Resistance is truly a one-of-a-kind attraction.

Read about our FULL ride through and review of Rise of the Resistance here!

Crowds have come out in full force to experience Rise of the Resistance on BOTH coasts. Because of the ride’s unprecedented popularity, Disney utilizes a few different methods for guests to access it.

Rise of the Resistance Attraction Access

Rise of the Resistance Access in Walt Disney World’s Hollywood Studios

Guests hoping to ride Rise of the Resistance in Disney’s Hollywood Studios may gain access to the attraction in THREE possible ways:

1. A traditional Standby line;
2. With a Lightning Lane Single Pass — Disney World’s pay-per-ride option;
3. With a Lightning Lane Premier Pass — Disney World’s inclusive skip-the-standby-line option.

Traditional Standby Line

Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance offers a traditional Standby line like most attractions, whereby guests simply enter the queue if they are willing to wait the amount of time posted on the Wait Time sign.

Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance is also open to Disney World Resort Hotel guests during Early Theme Park Entry — a benefit which allows guests to enter ANY of the four theme parks 30 minutes early EVERY DAY to get a head start on their day in the parks!

Check out the BEST TIME to ride Rise of the Resistance HERE!

Lightning Lanes

Lightning Lane Single Pass and Lightning Lane Premier Pass allow guests to bypass the Standby Line for Rise of the Resistance and enter the “Lightning Lane.”

Lightning Lane Single Pass offers pay-per-ride access to this and other select in-demand attractions in Disney World via the My Disney Experience app. Guests can buy a maximum of 2 separate pay-per-ride selections per day.

The price to use the Lightning Lane for Rise of the Resistance IN DISNEY WORLD has ranged between $15 per person and $25 per person (plus tax). The price can vary depending on the day.

Lightning Lane Premier Pass is an all-inclusive option that grants one-time entry to each available Lightning Lane experience in both of the Disneyland Resort theme parks including Rise of the Resistance) for one price. 

Rise of the Resistance Access in Disneyland Park

Guests hoping to ride Rise of the Resistance in Disneyland park may gain access to the attraction in THREE possible ways:

1. A traditional Standby line;
2. Through Lightning Lane Single Pass — Disneyland’s pay-per-ride option;
3. With a Lightning Lane Premier Pass — Disneyland’s inclusive skip-the-standby-line option

Traditional Standby Line

Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance offers a traditional Standby line like most attractions, whereby guests simply enter the queue if they are willing to wait the amount of time posted on the Wait Time sign.

Lightning Lanes

Lightning Lane Single Pass and Lightning Lane Premier Pass allows guests to bypass the Standby Line for Rise of the Resistance and enter the “Lightning Lane.”

Lightning Lane Single Pass offers pay-per-ride access to this and other select in-demand attractions in Disneyland via the Disneyland app. Guests can buy a maximum of 2 separate pay-per-ride selections per day.

The price to use the Lightning Lane for Rise of the Resistance IN DISNEYLAND has ranged between $20 per person and $25 per person (plus tax). The price can vary depending on the day.

Lightning Lane Premier Pass is an all-inclusive option that grants one-time entry to each available Lightning Lane experience in both of the Disneyland Resort theme parks including Rise of the Resistance) for one price. 

Further details for the attraction are found below:

Location: Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Walt Disney World and Disneyland

Height Requirement: 40″

Restriction Information: Riders should be free from high blood pressure, heart, back or neck problems, motion sickness, or other possible conditions that could be aggravated during the ride; Expectant mothers shouldn’t ride; Children must be supervised at all times and those age 7 and under must be accompanied by someone age 14 and up; Guests who do not meet the height requirement may not ride; Guests with mobility disabilities must be able to transfer from a wheelchair or ECV

Motion Sickness Concerns: We discuss this important topic in full and offer some tips on how to avoid motion sickness on the attraction here.

We’re answering ALL of your questions about Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance HERE!

Features: Trackless ride system, life-size TIE Fighter and AT-AT Walkers, navigation droids, both audio-animatronic and human Storm Troopers and guards, ending drop of about 23 feet (which we discuss in detail here, for those concerned)

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