Is Rise of the Resistance kid friendly?

Rise of the Resistance can be scary at times for kids, even ones who love Star Wars. The interactions with Kylo Ren, Stormtroopers, and the First Order can be a bit intimidating. The ride itself can also be too much for some children, since some areas of the ride are dark and there is even a drop.



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Riders must be 40? or taller to ride Rise of the Resistance. Wheelchair and EVC users will need to transfer. Kids 7 and under who meet the 40? height requirement will need to ride with someone 14 or older.

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Rise of the Resistance can be scary at times for kids, even ones who love Star Wars. The interactions with Kylo Ren, Stormtroopers, and the First Order can be a bit intimidating. The ride itself can also be too much for some children, since some areas of the ride are dark and there is even a drop.

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But Rise of the Resistance is everything but a roller coaster. Granted, it is a ride.

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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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-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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There is no noted size or age requirement to experience the Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run; however, the rider must be a minimum of 38in (97cm) or taller to ride.

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I've mentioned elsewhere that I'm prone to motion sickness and don't do coasters and dislike heights. But I've experienced RotR several times, all without incident and I'm glad I did. It's totally immersive and unlike anything else at Disney World. So yes, it's true: Rise of the Resistance is not to be missed!

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If you want the best time to do Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance in the first half of the day, line up around 11 am. The posted wait time will still likely be triple digits, but it's typically falling at this point rather than rising.

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Now that we have covered the different ways to ride Rise of the Resistance you might be wondering, what is the fastest way to ride Rise of the Resistance? As a general rule of thumb, the fastest way to ride Rise of the Resistance will almost always be to use one of the Disney Genie individual lightning lanes.

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I have traveled to Batuu, at both Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort. After experiencing it at Disneyland Park and Disney's Hollywood Studios, I can say that Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance is identical at both locations.

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Top Disney World Rides Known to Cause Motion Sickness
  • Mad Tea Party (spinning motion)
  • Prince Charming's Regal Carrousel (spinning motion)
  • Astro Orbiter (spinning)
  • Dumbo the Flying Elephant (spinning motion)
  • Seven Dwarfs Mine Train (coaster with tight turns)
  • Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin (screens and rapid movement)


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