Why is there no lightning lane for Rise of the Resistance?

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.



Actually, it is a common misunderstanding: there is a Lightning Lane for Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, but it functions differently than the standard "Multi Pass" attractions. Because of its immense popularity and complex technical nature, it is classified as an Individual Lightning Lane (ILL). This means it is not included in the base price of the "Disney Genie+" or "Lightning Lane Multi Pass" system; instead, you must pay a separate, "à la carte" fee (typically $15 to $25 per person) to access the Lightning Lane for this specific ride. Disney keeps it separate to manage the massive demand and to ensure that the standby line still moves, even when the ride experiences frequent "downtime" due to its hundreds of sensors and trackless ride vehicles. In 2026, this remains the most sought-after reservation in Hollywood Studios. If you don't want to pay the extra fee, your only option is the Standby Line, which can easily exceed 120 minutes. The lack of a "free" or "included" Lightning Lane ensures that the high-capacity throughput required to keep the ride operational isn't overwhelmed by a backlog of reservation holders when the ride inevitably resets.

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If you're staying at a Disney Resort hotel, you can purchase an Individual Lightning Lane as early as 7AM. This little perk means you'll get first pick of the time to ride Rise. If you're staying off-property, you can purchase at park open — usually around 9AM.

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Underneath that you'll see LL Disney Genie+ Not Currently Offered. This means that all of the available Lightning Lanes have been booked. Now, it is possible that a few will become available as guests' plans change and they cancel Lightning Lanes, but getting one of those takes a lot of luck and pixie dust.

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You may be out of luck for purchasing Individual Lightning Lanes for any attraction if you're staying offsite on high crowd days. Rise of the Resistance used to be the clear winner of the popularity contest here, and that doesn't hold true anymore either. At all crowd levels, Flight of Passage sells out first.

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Individual Lightning Lane passes are limited and can run out throughout the day, especially if a ride is very popular. And no matter how many theme parks you visit, you can only purchase two Individual Lightning Lane passes per day.

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Instead, Ride of the Resistance can be accessed either by a standby line or through Disney Genie+ as an Individual Lightning Lane selection. We'll discuss more about how to access Rise of the Resistance through an individual Lightning Lane selection with Disney Genie+ below.

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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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As of right now, Disney has removed the Boarding Group/virtual queue requirement for Rise of the Resistance, but the possibility of a virtual queue remains an option: From time to time, a virtual queue—accessible via the My Disney Experience app—may be used for select attractions or experiences.

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In general, later in the day is better than the first half, with posted wait times typically bottoming out about 2 hours before park closing. There are a couple of things you need to be aware of here, however. First, posted wait times typically don't drop much after 6 pm.

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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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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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Disneyland's Rise of the Resistance fills up fast. Why you may still score a seat. Fans and experts estimate that Disneyland's popular Rise of the Resistance attraction can serve about 1,100 to 1,500 visitors per hour, with a maximum of perhaps 1,900.

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The service assists guests with conditions and disabilities that make waiting in line for extended periods difficult. DAS Passes are valid for 60 days after you register, so you won't need to reapply each day of your vacation (granted that your trip is less than two months long).

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While there is no specific list of what disabilities qualify for DAS at Disney World, some common conditions that may be approved for a DAS Pass include ADHD, autism, or anxiety.

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I'm wondering if Rise of the Resistance will be possible? Both of the Star Wars rides have height requirements and warnings that expectant mothers should not ride. Personally, I will not ride for that reason. It's just a ride and not worth the worry or possible issues.

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