Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance

Is it worth it?

Yes. Make it a must-ride. It isn't one vehicle on one track. You're recruited, captured and then escape through a series of separate scenes and ride systems, including face-to-face moments with full-size AT-AT walkers. That's why it feels like a whole mission rather than one ride.

Best for: Star Wars fans and anyone who loves big, story-heavy attractions.

The catch: it's in high demand, and it isn't included in Lightning Lane Multi Pass. To skip the line you have to pay for a Single Pass (as of November 2026). Thrill-seekers who want pure speed may find it's more story than coaster. Families with easily scared kids should read the notes below first.

About Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance

Disneyland's headline Star Wars attraction is in Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge at Disneyland Park. The Resistance recruits you, the First Order captures you, and then you try to escape. The mission uses several ride systems, and along the way you meet full-size AT-AT walkers, get away from Kylo Ren and dodge a probe droid. It's a must-ride. As of November 2026, it's one of only two Lightning Lane Single Pass rides at the resort.

Insider tips

• Use the Datapad around the land. The Datapad feature in Disney's app was built for Galaxy's Edge. It translates the in-world signs and posters, some right away and some only after you solve a puzzle to unlock a translation key. It can also decode the coded broadcasts coming from the antennas all over the land. Check that it still works in your version of the Disneyland app. If it does, it's a good way to fill the wait and get into the story before you board.
• Lightning Lane is Single Pass only (as of November 2026). The only other Single Pass ride is Radiator Springs Racers at Disney California Adventure. If you're park hopping, those two rides are what your two daily Single Pass purchases (one per ride) go toward. Racers also has a single rider line, which is the usual cheaper way around its Single Pass. Rise has no confirmed single rider line, so if you're buying only one, this is usually the better place to spend it. Prices change, and the free Lightning Lane Multi Pass entry that Disney hotel guests get can't be used here.
• Rope drop or late evening for standby. Without a Single Pass, your best bet is usually to head to Galaxy's Edge first thing or late in the day. At rope drop, ride Rise first, then walk to Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run, the land's other ride, and do the two back to back. Check today's hours in the Disneyland app. All times are Pacific.
• No virtual queue right now. As of November 2026, no Disneyland Resort ride uses a boarding group, so you just join the standby line. Single rider isn't confirmed for this ride, so ask a cast member at the entrance.
• Have a backup plan. Complex rides like this one sometimes go down. If it's down when you get there, ride Smugglers Run in the same land or Tiana's Bayou Adventure in neighboring Bayou Country, and check the Disneyland app to see when Rise is running again before you walk back. It also closed for a routine refurbishment from January 20 to February 12, 2026, and reopened February 13 with no story changes.

Who can ride

Height: check the requirement posted at the entrance and in Disney's current listing before you go.

Intensity: it's mostly a story ride, but expect dark scenes, menacing villains like Kylo Ren and huge First Order sets. Vehicles move in different ways across several ride systems, which can bother guests prone to motion sickness.

Young kids: getting "captured" by the First Order and the huge AT-AT walkers can scare little ones. Watch a ride-through video together first. If someone in your group won't ride, ask a cast member about Rider Switch.

Nearby

• The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh — about 2 min walk
• Tiana's Bayou Adventure — about 2 min walk
• Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run — about 2 min walk
• Hungry Bear Barbecue Jamboree — about 2 min walk
• Ronto Roasters — about 2 min walk
• Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo — about 2 min walk

Quick answers

Does Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance have Lightning Lane?

Yes. Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance uses Lightning Lane Single Pass, which is bought separately for this one attraction. Prices are dynamic; check the Disneyland app.

Is Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance worth it?

Yes. Make it a must-ride.