Why is Rise of the Resistance so popular?

Rise of the Resistance, which opened in December, is touted as the most technologically advanced ride Disney has ever designed. It's the main attraction of the company's $1 billion Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge expansion, and so far, according to reviews online, the ride sounds pretty thrilling.



Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance is widely considered the most ambitious attraction in theme park history due to its unparalleled scale and "multi-modal" experience. Unlike a traditional ride that lasts three minutes, this attraction is a 20-minute immersive event that seamlessly blends four different ride systems: a motion simulator, a trackless dark ride, a walk-through experience, and a vertical drop. In 2026, it remains the crown jewel of Galaxy's Edge because it makes guests active participants in a Star Wars film, featuring over 50 life-sized Audio-Animatronics, including an army of Stormtroopers and a terrifying encounter with Kylo Ren. The attraction's popularity is also driven by its advanced technology; the trackless vehicles move with a level of fluidity that creates a sense of "real magic," while high-resolution projections and massive physical sets (like the Star Destroyer hangar) blur the line between digital effects and physical reality, ensuring every fan feels they have truly traveled to a galaxy far, far away.

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Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance is still a passive ride, but it's something engrossing, immersive, and non-viscerally thrilling. From the Cast Members perfectly executing their flaws to the plotting and encounters, the tension, pacing, and suspense are also exceptional.

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Guests Who Like Immersive Attractions For those with an appreciation of Imagineering details, Rise of the Resistance is a can't-miss attraction.

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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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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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-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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Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance is the best ride at Disney's Hollywood Studios. We don't want to give too many spoilers since so few people have ridden and, really, it's a ride where surprise is key.

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The Bottom Line. We think Millennium Falcon: Smuggler's Run is not to be missed. While not nearly as immersive as Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, it offers you the chance to yell things like, “Never tell me the odds!” while piloting the ship. Where else can you do that?

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Smuggler's Run is like an interactive Star Tours. But Rise of the Resistance is much like Indiana Jones Adventure, just with the Star Wars theme. Both rides allow for interactive experiences and bring you into the world of Star Wars. Meanwhile, Star Tours feels like you're watching a Star Wars film in a DBOX seat.

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Two pilots (one moving the joystick up and down and the other left to right), two gunners, and two engineers (each having buttons to push at specific times). The visuals are intense, with loud audio and jerky movement in the ride.

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Lighter crowds tend to contribute to fewer ride breakdowns. 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?

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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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There are some similarities between Disneyland tickets and Disney World tickets. At both resorts, theme park ticket prices vary based on park and date, but Disneyland's are almost always slightly cheaper. The average price for a one-day Disneyland ticket for entry between April and August 2023 is $154.

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If the name is any indication, Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge is literally on the edge of Disney's Hollywood Studios, opposite the park's entrance and adjacent to Toy Story Land. There are two entrances to the land. You can enter either through Toy Story Land or Grand Avenue (by Muppet*Vision 3D).

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The Disneyland resort covers about 500 acres and consists of two theme parks: Disney California Adventure Park and Disneyland Park. Walt Disney World is much larger: almost 25,000 acres – or around 40 square miles.

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