Is Rise of the Resistance a motion simulator ride?

Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance is an attraction at Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge at Disney's Hollywood Studios and Disneyland. The attraction—a combined trackless dark ride, walk-through, motion simulator, and drop ride system—puts guests into the middle of a battle between the Resistance and the First Order.



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RotR is truly unlike any other attraction at Disney World. It uses multiple ride systems to offer you an experience that's part dark ride, part trackless ride, part simulator, and part walk-through. These all seamlessly flow together in a way that moves the story forward at a good pace.

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Rise of the Resistance is much smoother, with a small drop at the end when your escape pod jettisons from the Imperial Cruiser. Most of the ride is a trackless vehicle on a smooth concrete floor.

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While Rise of the Resistance is undoubtedly a thrill ride, with “rapid motion, sudden stops, and sharp turns,” it's not going to give you the same adrenaline high as a roller coaster or even Forbidden Journey, which is a much more turbulent trip.

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Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance is for guests 40? or taller. This height requirement means that most elementary school aged children and even some preschoolers will make the cut and be able to ride Rise of the Resistance.

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A trackless ride is any ride that does not involve some sort of track. Instead of following a predetermined architectural path, like a track, the ride follows a virtual path determined by its programming.

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The issue, however, is that it is increasingly difficult to experience it as it should be. This isn't due to virtual queues filling up within seconds or selling out of Individual Lightning Lanes; instead, it constantly breaks down. Every time I go on Rise of the Resistance, something needs to be fixed.

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-They're the exact same ride This means that, respectively, they're both the most immersive, innovative, groundbreaking ride that a Disney park has ever had.

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I therefore recommend waiting to book Rise until the return window is at least 11am or later so you can make the most of the morning otherwise. That may mean you need to wait to book Rise a bit later than when you enter the parks. Set an alarm on your phone to check back so you don't miss the ideal hour!

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Here are some tips to enjoy roller coasters without the nausea:
  1. Take Dramamine® Non-Drowsy. ...
  2. Choose your seat wisely. ...
  3. Focus your eyes on a fixed point. ...
  4. Keep a straight posture. ...
  5. Choose “safe” foods before and after your park visit.


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