Rise of the Resistance Height Requirement, Wait Time & Best Time to Ride
At Disneyland Resort's Disneyland, Rise of the Resistance is a ride worth planning around. This guide shows the current wait, typical wait, best time to ride, ride length, drop and intensity, Lightning Lane, and whether it is worth rope dropping.
Updated October 23, 2026. Live waits refresh throughout the day.
Quick facts
- Land
- Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge
- Height
- 40 in (102 cm)
- Lightning Lane
- Yes
- Opened
- 2019
- Ride length
- About 18 minutes
- Thrill
- Big thrill
See where this height sits across every ride in the Disney ride height requirements chart.
Best Time to Ride Rise of the Resistance
Typical standby wait by hour. The quietest hour is marked in gold (9 PM); the wait usually peaks around 11 AM.
Pro tip: ride Rise of the Resistance in the first hour after rope drop or in the last hour before Disneyland closes. If you would rather not wait at all, Lightning Lane lets you skip the standby line.
Is Rise of the Resistance Reliable?
Spotty Running about 93 percent of the day over the last 90 days, with most outages lasting about 54 minutes.
Should You Rope Drop Rise of the Resistance?
The shortest waits for Rise of the Resistance are right at rope drop and in the final hour before Disneyland closes, so arriving for park open is usually worth it. If the line is already long, ride later in the evening or use Lightning Lane.
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Rise of the Resistance FAQ
- What is the best time to ride Rise of the Resistance?
- At Disneyland, Rise of the Resistance typically has its shortest waits around 9 PM and its longest around 11 AM. Riding right at rope drop is your best bet.
- How long is the wait for Rise of the Resistance?
- The standby wait for Rise of the Resistance runs about 43 minutes on a typical day and climbs near 120 minutes at its busiest.
- Does Rise of the Resistance break down a lot?
- Rise of the Resistance is currently graded Spotty for reliability. Running about 93 percent of the day over the last 90 days, with most outages lasting about 54 minutes.
- Is there a height requirement for Rise of the Resistance?
- Yes. Riders must be at least 40 in (102 cm) tall to ride Rise of the Resistance.
- Does Rise of the Resistance have Lightning Lane?
- Yes. Rise of the Resistance offers Lightning Lane, so you can pay to skip the standby line if you would rather not wait.
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