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Is the Rise of the Resistance ride worth it?

The bottom line. 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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First-Time Disney World Visitors If this is your first visit to Disney World and you want to make sure you see the latest and greatest Disney attractions, then Rise of the Resistance definitely checks that box.

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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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Rise of Resistance Broke Down Over 500 Times Last Year in Disney World. We'd like to believe that Disney is infallible and everything works perfectly all the time, but of course, that isn't true. Rides have to temporarily shut down for one reason or another from time to time.

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Rise of the Resistance really has an appeal for everyone, but if you or someone in your group just doesn't care for Star Wars that universe or its characters, then waiting 80-200 minutes for this attraction will not have the pay off for them as it would a Star Wars fan.

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Rise of the Resistance has several stages, but not every stage has elements that might make you queasy. The first stage involves a simulator and screens that mimic a transport ship. This portion of the ride definitely has the potential to make you feel queasy if simulators and screens are an issue.

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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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Rise of the Resistance But if you do get to ride the attraction, the best seat is the very front seat in the first car. This puts you in front and gets you some one-on-one time with the Probe Droid (depending on which of the two cars you're seated in, you get a slightly different ride experience.

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If Rise of the Resistance is a must-do for you and you are trying to make the most of your day in the park, spending some extra cash for a Lightning Lane might be the way to go. Those who are staying at Disney World hotels have early entry and can hop in line as soon as the park opens for them.

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In case you haven't experienced it more than once, I can tell you that there are two very distinct and different experiences for this attraction no matter which coast you are on. Because I'm not sure if you are with the Resistance or the First Order, I can't tell you about those different experiences.

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Disney Individual Lightning Lane To get access to the Lightning Lane for Rise of the Resistance, you will have to buy it through the My Disney Experience App. The Lightning Lane for this attraction is only available through the Individual Lightning Lane options in My Disney Experience.

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For those who want to ride Rise of the Resistance multiple times, a Park Hopper ticket gives you the most flexibility during your vacation. Although you're only able to purchase an individual Lightning Lane selection once per day, you can always wait in the standby line if you'd like to ride it again.

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From May to December 2021, ride breakdowns increased from 37 minutes a day to 120 minutes a day. In April 2022, a year after Disneyland reopened, Rise of the Resistance averaged 145 minutes of downtime per day. What is this? Rise of the Resistance is one of the most popular rides at the Park.

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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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Five Things to Know About Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance
  • You will be immersed in a galaxy far, far away. ...
  • You'll join the fight against the Empire. ...
  • Where does RotR fit into the chronology of the Star Wars saga? ...
  • The attraction is as reliable as the Hyperdrive on the Millennium Falcon. ...
  • The Nuts and Bolts.


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Take Dramamine® Non-Drowsy. If you know certain rides at the park will leave you feeling nauseous, start taking Dramamine® Non Drowsy as directed 30 minutes to an hour before you arrive at the park.

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So in this case, if somebody throws up on your sweater at Disneyland, then Disneyland just gives you a new sweater. You take the certificate to any merchandise location and give it at the register and they give you the item of clothing.

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