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.

Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance is generally considered "thrilling" rather than "scary," but its intensity comes from its atmosphere and scale rather than drops or speed. The ride features a 40-inch height requirement and is a trackless dark ride with several different ride systems. For children, the potentially scary parts include being "captured" by First Order Stormtroopers and the presence of a very large, imposing Kylo Ren animatronic who "threatens" the riders. There is also a brief, sudden 5-foot vertical drop (similar to a fast elevator) toward the end of the experience. Most kids aged 5 and up who are comfortable with the Star Wars films will find it exhilarating, but children who are sensitive to loud noises, "bad guys," or dark, enclosed spaces might feel anxious. In 2026, it remains the most immersive ride at Disney, and many parents find that watching a "POV" video on YouTube beforehand is the best way to gauge if their child will handle the "capture" scene without being genuinely frightened by the realistic acting of the First Order officers.