Today marks the epic grand opening of Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance at Disneyland, and as with any attraction opening, fans showed up as early as midnight to be among the first to experience it… however, in the day and age of the Boarding Group, opening day procedures have come as a shock to … Read more
Bright suns from Disney’s Hollywood Studios! It’s time to rise and shine for Rise of the Resistance, so let’s head over to the park and see how things are going today. The “no bag” line was crazy. The line of people stretched all the way to the tram drop-off area. This was one of the times … Read more
While Cast Member previews were not a held here at Disney’s Hollywood Studios for the opening of Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance in Galaxy’s Edge, Disneyland Cast Members are getting to experience the attraction before most guests on “Batuu West”, as previews are now underway. Preview signage is now out at the attraction, reminding … Read more
Bright suns! Today we stopped by Hollywood Studios to join that madness that is Rise of the Resistance early morning crowds. Once again, crowds were pouring in from the parking lot nearly an hour before the park officially opened. Once inside the park, the crowd filed in to Hollywood Blvd. to wait for the official … Read more
Bright Suns from Disney’s Hollywood Studios! It’s a cold and totally packed day here in the parks and we can’t wait to take you along on our day. Let’s go! This morning the park opened at 7:00am, as did My Disney Experience for snagging a boarding group for Rise of the Resistance. We grabbed a … Read more
With just over a week to go until Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance opens at Disneyland, signage is already up for visitors at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge to help guests find their way to the Resistance. Guests at Black Spire Outpost can find the attraction at the bottom of this sign, directing guests to … Read more
Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance has always touted itself as more than just a ride, but a return to form, a fully immersive experience packed with audio-animatronics where you’re actively recruited by the Resistance and mercilessly intimidated by First Order officers. Not only is the winding cavernous queue packed with props to further envelop … Read more
As we reported on earlier, Boarding Groups for Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance at Disney’s Hollywood Studios ran out in record time this morning, with a number of guests unable to obtain Boarding Passes, and those who obtained Backup Boarding Groups unable to ride completely. However, for those who were able to obtain a … Read more
The only way to ride Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is by obtaining a Boarding Group via the My Disney Experience app, and with constantly-changing park hours and opening operations, it’s hard enough for locals and Annual Passholders to obtain a reasonable Boarding Group (if one at all), and practically … Read more
Disney’s Hollywood Studios has extended its park hours on select days in early 2020. Park Hours have been extended to 7 AM for additional days in January, presumably due to guest demand for Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance. Here are the dates for the extended early openings: January 17 – 20, 2020: Park hours extended … Read more
Spoilers ahead, so reader beware! “Your efforts are wasted. YOU CANNOT ESCAPE! Your precious Resistance is about to be destroyed.” Earlier this week, a new video surfaced showing what happens when one of the central Kylo Ren animatronics inside the Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance attraction goes down: a B-mode screen goes up. While the … Read more
Disney’s Hollywood Studios has extended its park hours on select days in early 2020. Park Hours have been extended to 7 AM for additional days in January, presumably due to guest demand for Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance. Here are the dates for the extended early openings: January 5-11, 2020: Park hours extended to 7 … Read more
Good morning from a cold and foggy Hollywood Studios! On the day after Christmas, we decided to take a stroll over to the park to see what was new. As we arrived, it became quickly apparent that the crowds were here to ride Rise of the Resistance. The crowds grew so large behind the turnstiles, … Read more
“Your efforts are wasted. YOU CANNOT ESCAPE! Your precious Resistance is about to be destroyed.” Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance boasts a number of incredible audio-animatronics (Lieutenant Bek being my personal favorite), but what happens when one of the central animatronics goes down in B-mode? Spoilers ahead, so reader beware! Inside Rise of the … Read more
While Cast Member previews were not a held here at Disney’s Hollywood Studios for the opening of Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance in Galaxy’s Edge, Disneyland Cast Members will get to experience the attraction before most guests on “Batuu West”, as previews have officially been announced. According to the OC Register, Disney officials have … Read more
Guests looking to ride Rise of the Resistance at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge when it opens at Disneyland should be aware that a virtual queue for the attraction will be in place, according to the OC Register. When the attraction opens on January 17th, those looking to ride the attraction will need to book a … Read more
