Are there drops on Rise of the Resistance?


Are there drops on Rise of the Resistance? I am going to go into some detail about the ride's movement and two thrilling moments. If you wish to be completely surprised you may want to board an escape pod now and read some of our other wonderful blog posts. There are no big drops or twists, but the vehicle does move about quickly and changes direction often.


Why is Rise of the Resistance so popular?

Rise of the Resistance, which opened in December, is touted as the most technologically advanced ride Disney has ever designed. It's the main attraction of the company's $1 billion Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge expansion, and so far, according to reviews online, the ride sounds pretty thrilling.


What is the average downtime for Rise of the Resistance?

A year after Disneyland reopened, Rise of the Resistance downtime hit an average daily high of 145 minutes in April 2022, according to Thrill Data. It won't come as any surprise to hard-core Disneylanders that Rise of the Resistance has downtime issues.


How intense is Tower of Terror?

It's really not that bad. The buildup with the storyline is the scary part to me. This isn't like a superman tower like ride 30 story drop.. but it will drop you for 2-3 second and depending on the programming, it will do that up and down about 4-5 times.


Is Rise of the Resistance like star tours?

Smuggler's Run is like an interactive Star Tours. But Rise of the Resistance is much like Indiana Jones Adventure, just with the Star Wars theme. Both rides allow for interactive experiences and bring you into the world of Star Wars. Meanwhile, Star Tours feels like you're watching a Star Wars film in a DBOX seat.


How scary is Rise of the Resistance?

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.


Is it worth paying for Rise of the Resistance?

I've mentioned elsewhere that I'm prone to motion sickness and don't do coasters and dislike heights. But I've experienced RotR several times, all without incident and I'm glad I did. It's totally immersive and unlike anything else at Disney World. So yes, it's true: Rise of the Resistance is not to be missed!


Can a 4 year old ride rise of the resistance?

Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance is for guests 40? or taller. This height requirement means that most elementary school aged children and even some preschoolers will make the cut and be able to ride Rise of the Resistance.


How intense is Smugglers Run?

Two pilots (one moving the joystick up and down and the other left to right), two gunners, and two engineers (each having buttons to push at specific times). The visuals are intense, with loud audio and jerky movement in the ride.


What happens when rise of the resistance breaks down?

If You Were On the Ride. If you are physically on the ride (as in seated in a ride vehicle) when it breaks down, you will likely receive a Lightning Lane pass to return and re-ride it later in the day. Sometimes these passes are also given to guests who are about to board the attraction.