Is Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance worth the wait?
Over the last 30 days, Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance's posted standby wait averaged 49 min, from 30 min around 8 PM to 58 min around 12 PM. Mornings don't help much, so if it's a priority, a Lightning Lane Single Pass is the way to skip the line.
On a quiet day vs a busy day
| Day | Average posted wait |
|---|---|
| Quiet day (lowest quarter of days) | 40 min |
| Typical day (middle) | 44 min |
| Busy day (highest quarter of days) | 52 min |
Each day's average posted standby wait over the last 90 days (90 days with data). Pick quiet dates on the crowd calendar.
Lightning Lane
Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance offers Lightning Lane Single Pass. When it sells out, it has typically sold out around 12:10 PM (73 days observed). Is Lightning Lane worth it for Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance?
Shorter waits nearby
| Ride (Hollywood Studios) | Average wait, last 30 days |
|---|---|
| Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance | 49 min |
| Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run | 31 min |
| Alien Swirling Saucers | 25 min |
| Star Tours – The Adventures Continue | 12 min |
Questions
How long is the wait for Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance on a busy day?
Over the last 90 days (90 days with data), Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance averaged about 40 min on a quiet day, 44 min on a typical day and 52 min on a busy day (the lowest quarter, middle and highest quarter of daily averages).
What is the best time in the morning to ride Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance?
In the morning, 8 AM has been the shortest, averaging 32 min over the last 30 days. The lowest hour overall was 8 PM (30 min).
Does Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance have Lightning Lane?
Yes: Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance offers Lightning Lane Single Pass. When it sells out, it has typically sold out around 12:10 PM (73 days observed).
What can I ride instead of Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance?
These rides in the same park averaged shorter waits over the last 30 days. Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run averaged 31 min. Alien Swirling Saucers averaged 25 min. Star Tours – The Adventures Continue averaged 12 min.
Posted standby waits logged by RopeDrop from Oct 8 to Nov 7, 2026 (3,630 readings). Park-local hours. The verdict is a fixed rule over these numbers: under 20 min average = yes; a morning or other hour at 60% of the average or less (and 35 min or less) = yes, at that time; otherwise long all day.