Is there still a virtual queue for Rise of the Resistance Disneyland?

Look for Nemo and Dory to the right of the Tree of Life at Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park. Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance no longer uses the virtual queue system.



As of early 2026, Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance at Disneyland (California) does not typically use a virtual queue for daily operations. The ride has transitioned to a standard Standby Line, meaning you can simply walk up and join the queue at any time during the day. However, Disney retains the right to activate the Virtual Queue during exceptionally high-demand periods, such as the opening of a new neighboring attraction or during the peak "Christmas to New Year" window. For those who want to avoid the 90-to-120-minute waits that are common for this "E-Ticket" attraction, the primary method in 2026 is purchasing an Individual Lightning Lane (ILL). This allows you to "buy" a specific return window to bypass the main line. For "Rope Drop" enthusiasts, the "pro-tip" is to head straight to Galaxy's Edge the moment the park opens, as the standby wait is often at its lowest (around 30–45 minutes) during the first hour of park operation before the "Genie+" crowds arrive.

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Look for Nemo and Dory to the right of the Tree of Life at Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park. Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance no longer uses the virtual queue system.

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As with every other theme park at Walt Disney World, you'll need to start by booking a Park Pass reservation before visiting Disney's Hollywood Studios, usually at least several weeks in advance.

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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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– Starting Jan. 10, the all-new attraction, Remy's Ratatouille Adventure, will no longer use a virtual queue, Walt Disney World announced Thursday. The attraction at EPCOT has been using a virtual queue system since its opening during Walt Disney World's 50th anniversary on Oct. 1.

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And there are two ways to get on Star Wars Rise of the Resistance right now which are stand in the regular standby que or upgrade to the Disney Genie+ premium selection.

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This attraction was closed 302 days of 2022. That's over 80% of the year! Throughout this time, the ride closed a massive 580 times.

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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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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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Still, Rise is relatively mild when compared to many other park rides and attractions. Some roller coasters, of course, are incredibly extreme. While Disney World does not have any Six Flags-level coasters, it does offer some wild thrills that are considerably more intense than Rise.

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As with every other theme park at Walt Disney World, you'll need to start by booking a Park Pass reservation before visiting Disney's Hollywood Studios, usually at least several weeks in advance.

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Rise of the Resistance does have a Lightning Lane. For most of the attractions with Lightning Lanes, if you want to use it, you'll need to purchase Genie+ (which is the name for the new pay-to-use FastPass system) for yourself and every member of your party that wishes to use it.

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I'm glad to share that you don't need an extra ticket or reservation to enjoy the two attractions at Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge. Once there, you will find Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance and Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run. You can access both through a stand-by queue, and that option is included with your ticket.

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Disney World Individual Lightning Lane Prices Here's how much Individual Lightning Lanes costs at Disney World: TRON Lightcycle / Run = $20. Rise of the Resistance = $15 to $25. Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind = $14 to $17.

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You will be given a window of time to make your way over to the attraction and should have plenty of time to get there. The first time my family joined the Resistance on this adventure, we were blown away!

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Walt Disney World You'll find rides such as Seven Dwarfs Mine Train and Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance among those offered via Individual Lightning Lane. Again, costs will vary based on demand, but expect to pay anywhere from $10 to $25 per ride.

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Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance in Disneyland Park, as well as Radiator Springs Racers and WEB-SLINGERS: A Spider-Man Adventure are not included in Disney Genie+ and instead you have the option to purchase Individual Lightning Lanes. Each ticket is able to purchase up to two Individual Lightning Lanes per day.

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Just like everything else at Disney World, you'll still have to wait. Once you get back to Galaxy's Edge, you can head straight to Rise of the Resistance, where a cast member will scan your magic band and ticket confirming your boarding group number. Then you can join the queue, and wait for your turn on the ride.

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Like Runaway Railway, Rise of the Resistance has trackless vehicles, but also includes other facets like animatronics, traditional moving ride vehicles, plus tons of other tech, so there are a lot of opportunities for things to break down.

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