Star Wars Rise Of The Resistance Reviews

You know that feeling when you’re just trying to buy a churro and a Stormtrooper yells at you to move along? That’s basically the Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance experience. And according to the internet, it’s either the greatest theme park ride ever built or a beautiful, chaotic nightmare that will eat your entire vacation.

Reviews for this thing are wild. People have called it a religious experience. Others have called it a four-hour wait for a broken elevator. Let’s dig into what everyone’s saying without spoiling the magic—or at least without spoiling all of it.

The Ride That Makes Grown Adults Sob

First, the hype is real. The moment those doors open and you’re standing in a massive Star Destroyer hangar, jaws hit the floor. Reviewers keep using words like “immersive,” “unbelievable,” and “I forgot I was in Florida.”

One common review: “I cried.” Another: “My kid cried.” A third: “I’m a 42-year-old man and I cried.”

So bring tissues, or at least a hoodie to wipe your face. You’re going to get emotional over a fake space war.

The ride doesn’t just put you on a vehicle. It puts you inside a movie. You get captured, interrogated, and rescued by Rey and BB-8.

The scale is so absurd that you’ll forgive the plot holes—like why the First Order keeps prisoners in a room with a giant window.

The First Order Cast Members Are the Real MVPs

Here’s a surprising fact: Disney trains its First Order cast members to be rude to you. And they are terrifyingly good at it. They don’t break character, not even when you ask for a bathroom.

One reviewer tried to be clever and said, “I’m with the Resistance.” The officer replied, “Then you’re a traitor,” and stared until they looked away. That’s not a job; that’s an art form.

Guests love it. The insults are funny, and the orders are barked. You feel like a rebel prisoner, which is weirdly fun.

It’s the only place on Earth where a stranger in a gray uniform can call you “scum” and you’ll pay $100 for a photo.

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Boarding Groups, Breakdowns, and Other Buzzkills

Now for the bad reviews. The ride breaks down a lot. It’s a technical marvel, which means it’s basically a $100 million toddler throwing a tantrum.

At Disney World and Disneyland, you often need a boarding group just to get in line. That means waking up at 7 a.m. on vacation, staring at your phone, and praying to the Wi-Fi gods. Miss it, and you might not ride at all.

Even if you get a group, you might wait two hours, then watch the ride stop for “technical difficulties.” Reviews often say, “Best ride ever, but it broke twice.” That’s like saying your wedding was perfect except for the fire.

But here’s the twist: the queue itself is part of the show. You’re walking through a rebel base, then a Star Destroyer. So even the waiting feels like you’re in the story.

It doesn’t make the breakdown less annoying, but it does make the photos better.

The Verdict: Is It Worth the Hype?

What the Numbers Say

Most reviews land around 4.8 out of 5. Fans call it the best theme park attraction on the planet. Skeptics say it’s great, but not worth ruining your whole trip for.

Both sides agree on one thing: the escape pod drop is a rush.

The animatronic Kylo Ren is impressive. The final scene with Rey is cheesy in the best way. The trackless vehicle glides like it’s dancing.

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And the moment you step off, you’ll want to ride again immediately.

So should you go? If you can get a boarding group, yes. If you can’t, don’t cry.

Actually, do cry. Everyone else does. Just don’t be the person who yells at a cast member.

They’re trained for that, and they will win.

In the end, Rise of the Resistance isn’t just a ride. It’s a 15-minute blockbuster, a comedy show, and a test of your patience.

Bring a snack. Bring a friend. And bring your best rebel scum impression.

Weird Facts That Sound Fake But Aren’t

The ride uses four different ride systems in one attraction. That’s a trackless dark ride, a motion simulator, a drop tower, and a walk-through. It’s like a roller coaster, a movie, and a haunted house had a baby.

It reportedly cost around $100 million. That’s more than some small countries spend on space. And yet the most memorable part is a cast member telling you to keep your hands inside the prisoner transport.