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Rise of the Resistance Standby Line

A theme park employee holds a sign reading “Rise of the Resistance End of Line, Wait Time 80 Minutes” in front of a line of people outdoors on a sunny day.
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As promised yesterday, here is a review of how Walt Disney World handles the standby line for Rise of the ResistanceIn the morning, lines were long, and the longest wait time that we saw was 150 minutes, although other sites reported longer. It seems that most Guests headed straight there in the morning, and as the day went on, the line, down a bit. It depended on the time of day, sometimes the outside queue line with the tape on the ground had people in it, and sometimes it didn’t. Throughout the day, the average wait time was usually 60 to 90 minutes. At one point, at the end of the night, it did get down to 45 minutes.

Guests flood the pathway outside Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, passing the iconic turrets of Batuu as excited fans line up for the popular Rise of the Resistance attraction under clear, sunny skies.

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White tape arrows and lines create a clearly marked queue on the pavement, similar to the Standby Line for blockbuster attractions like Rise of the Resistance at Disney Parks; in the background, guests gather near a ticketing kiosk.

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As you can see in these two photos, it’s the same spot but at different times a day. Just use your judgment if you think the wait is worth it. Also, sometimes the line looks longer than it is, so just because it stretches outside doesn’t mean it will be as bad as you think.

The Standby Line at the attraction is nearly empty, with rope dividers guiding the path along stone walls, and a guest in a wheelchair waiting comfortably.

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Guests wait in the Standby Line for Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, surrounded by atmospheric, rustic-themed decor and glowing overhead lights inside Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

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For day two of stand by line, the wait time was 115 minutes when the Park opened. We would recommend if you want to ride, don’t head there first thing in the morning, wait until a little later in the afternoon, and your wait will most likely be shorter. Obviously, the wait will still be fairly long because this is such a popular attraction unlike anything else Disney has. If you have never ridden Rise of the Resistance before, you won’t want to miss it. Even if you’re not a Star Wars fan, it is an incredible attraction.

Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance at Disney’s Hollywood Studios has a 115-minute standby wait, so theme park fans should gear up for a long adventure in the line.

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