Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance
Disneyland Park · Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge
Overview
Rise of the Resistance moves guests through several distinct ride formats within a single attraction — a boarding shuttle, a massive Star Destroyer hangar bay, a trackless escape vehicle sequence with First Order troopers, and a final drop — combining practical sets, animatronics, and projection at a scale unmatched by most theme park rides anywhere.
ParksLog verdict
This switches between several distinct ride formats — a boarding shuttle, a Star Destroyer hangar walkthrough, a trackless escape sequence, a final drop — inside one continuous attraction, a structure unmatched by most theme park rides anywhere. This is consistently the longest wait in the park, so arrive at rope drop or pay for Lightning Lane Single Pass if standby is already unmanageable. Don't rush the queue itself; the hangar walkthrough is part of the experience.
About this experience
A signature multi-part Star Wars experience combining large-scale sets, trackless ride vehicles, and cinematic storytelling as guests join the Resistance.
Best for
- Star Wars fans
- Thrill-ride enthusiasts
- Guests who want the single most technically ambitious ride at the resort
Tips
- This is consistently the longest wait in the park — ride first thing at opening or secure a Lightning Lane Single Pass.
- The trackless vehicle sequence and final drop are more physically active than most Disney dark rides — expect real movement, not just visual effects.
- The queue itself, including the walkthrough of the Star Destroyer hangar, is a substantial part of the experience — don't rush it if time allows.
Details
History
Rise of the Resistance opened on January 17, 2020, about eight months after the rest of Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge, as the land's second headline attraction, built with an unusually large physical footprint and multiple distinct show scenes to support its extended runtime.
Fun facts
- It opened on January 17, 2020, eight months after Galaxy's Edge itself.
- The experience strings together a transport-ship simulator, a walk through a Star Destroyer and a trackless ride vehicle