Best Time to Ride Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance

Hollywood Studios · Based on 3,385 real wait time data points logged Sep 18–Oct 17, 2026 · park-local time

Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance at a glance

Height requirement: 40" (102 cm) or taller
Average standby wait: 51 minutes (last 30 days)
Shortest waits: Around 8PM (avg 30 min, hourly average, last 30 days)
Latest status: Closed (latest check 10:36 PM park time, Oct 17) · Downtime history
Breakdowns (90 days): 114 unplanned breakdowns, median 53 min · down on 65 of 90 tracked days (~72%)
Forecast accuracy: Our day-ahead wait forecast landed within 10 minutes of the day's actual average on 19 of 30 scored days (63%), average miss 9 min (last 30 days) · How we score it
Lightning Lane: Lightning Lane Single Pass · usually first seen sold out around 12:15 PM ET (median of 61 days, last 60 days) · LL strategy

Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance is an attraction in Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge at Hollywood Studios. Minimum height: 40 inches. Lightning Lane access is sold separately as a Lightning Lane Single Pass. Listed audiences include: Kids and Adults. Accessibility notes include: Must Transfer from Wheelchair/ECV.

Thrill Ride 40" min height Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge Indoors Lightning Lane Single Pass

8PM

Shortest average wait for Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance

Arrive around 8PM for an average wait of just 30 minutes. That's 29 minutes shorter than the peak time (11AM, 59min avg). Best day of the week: Tuesday (47min avg).

51m

Average Wait

30m

Best Time Wait

59m

Peak Time Wait

150m

Record High

Hour-by-Hour Wait Guide

8AM 37m Good

9AM 52m Busy

10AM 57m Busy

11AM 59m Busy

12PM 59m Busy

1PM 59m Busy

2PM 56m Busy

3PM 57m Busy

4PM 55m Busy

5PM 50m Busy

6PM 48m Busy

7PM 43m Good

8PM 30m Best

9PM 22m Few readings

10PM 20m Few readings

11PM 20m Few readings

Wait Times by Hour

Best Day of the Week

Wait Time Heatmap: Day × Hour

Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance averages 72 minutes at 2 PM on Mondays but only 20 minutes at 9 PM on Saturdays.

	8a	9a	10a	11a	12p	1p	2p	3p	4p	5p	6p	7p	8p	9p	10p	11p
Mon	33	52	54	49	52	55	72	67	62	50	49	49	29	25
Tue	29	52	58	52	52	55	51	52	47	51	38	34	28	15
Wed	37	58	55	55	52	61	45	48	52	40	45	34	28	45
Thu	36	47	48	59	57	51	47	52	44	43	47	35	30	22
Fri	41	49	65	61	58	66	60	60	60	59	59	54	40	15
Sat	34	42	61	66	71	66	66	67	63	54	48	46	28	20	20	20
Sun	44	60	57	62	63	55	52	46	50	46	45	41	26	25

Tips for Riding Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance with Minimal Wait

Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance at Hollywood Studios averages a 51-minute wait, but timing makes a huge difference. The data shows waits are shortest around 8PM (30min) and longest around 11AM (59min) — a 29-minute difference just by choosing the right time.

Tuesday is typically the lightest day of the week with an average wait of 47 minutes. Avoid Friday if possible — waits average 57 minutes.

Predicted wait for Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance — next 7 days

Our forecast of the average standby wait, built from this ride's historical patterns, day-of-week trends, and the seasonal calendar.

Today

72min

Tomorrow

86min

Tue 20

67min

Wed 21

64min

Thu 22

67min

Fri 23

86min

Sat 24

63min

Forecasts are estimates of the daily average and update as new data arrives — actual waits swing by hour, so use the hour-by-hour chart above to pick your window.

Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance — ride facts

Location: Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge · Hollywood Studios
Type: Thrill ride
Height requirement: 40" or taller
Setting: Indoor (climate-controlled)
Lightning Lane: Lightning Lane Single Pass

Frequently asked questions

How long is the wait for Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance?

Over the last 30 days, the posted standby wait for Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance at Hollywood Studios averaged 51 minutes and peaked at 150 minutes, based on 3,385 live wait readings.

What is the best time to ride Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance?

Based on real wait time data, the best time to ride Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance is around 8PM when average waits are 30 minutes. The worst time is 11AM with 59-minute average waits.

What is the best day to ride Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance?

Tuesday tends to have the shortest waits for Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, averaging 47 minutes.

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Full Wait Time History Uptime & Reliability Back to Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance

	8a	9a	10a	11a	12p	1p	2p	3p	4p	5p	6p	7p	8p	9p	10p	11p
Mon	33	52	54	49	52	55	72	67	62	50	49	49	29	25
Tue	29	52	58	52	52	55	51	52	47	51	38	34	28	15
Wed	37	58	55	55	52	61	45	48	52	40	45	34	28	45
Thu	36	47	48	59	57	51	47	52	44	43	47	35	30	22
Fri	41	49	65	61	58	66	60	60	60	59	59	54	40	15
Sat	34	42	61	66	71	66	66	67	63	54	48	46	28	20	20	20
Sun	44	60	57	62	63	55	52	46	50	46	45	41	26	25

	8a	9a	10a	11a	12p	1p	2p	3p	4p	5p	6p	7p	8p	9p	10p	11p
Mon	33	52	54	49	52	55	72	67	62	50	49	49	29	25
Tue	29	52	58	52	52	55	51	52	47	51	38	34	28	15
Wed	37	58	55	55	52	61	45	48	52	40	45	34	28	45
Thu	36	47	48	59	57	51	47	52	44	43	47	35	30	22
Fri	41	49	65	61	58	66	60	60	60	59	59	54	40	15
Sat	34	42	61	66	71	66	66	67	63	54	48	46	28	20	20	20
Sun	44	60	57	62	63	55	52	46	50	46	45	41	26	25

	8a	9a	10a	11a	12p	1p	2p	3p	4p	5p	6p	7p	8p	9p	10p	11p
Mon	33	52	54	49	52	55	72	67	62	50	49	49	29	25
Tue	29	52	58	52	52	55	51	52	47	51	38	34	28	15
Wed	37	58	55	55	52	61	45	48	52	40	45	34	28	45
Thu	36	47	48	59	57	51	47	52	44	43	47	35	30	22
Fri	41	49	65	61	58	66	60	60	60	59	59	54	40	15
Sat	34	42	61	66	71	66	66	67	63	54	48	46	28	20	20	20
Sun	44	60	57	62	63	55	52	46	50	46	45	41	26	25