Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance Wait Times — Best Time to Ride Without Lightning Lane
This page shows historical wait time patterns for Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance at Disneyland, based on 226,124+ real readings collected over the past 12 months. Use these patterns to choose the best time to ride without buying Lightning Lane.
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Key insight: The clearest pattern: Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance is shortest around 10pm (averaging 42 minutes) and longest around 11am (64 minutes). Day of week matters too: Wed averages 53 minutes while Sat averages 59 minutes — a 6-minute difference. Across months, Sep tends to be the quietest, with an average closer to 48 minutes.
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What is the best time to ride Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance?
Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance at Disneyland is usually shortest around 10pm (about 42 minutes) and longest around 11am (about 64 minutes). Riding in the first hour after opening or late in the evening gives the shortest waits.
What is the average wait for Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance?
Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance averages about 56 minutes, based on 226,124 wait time readings at Disneyland.
What day of the week has the shortest line for Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance?
Wednesday typically has the shortest line for Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance (around 53 minutes), while Saturday is the busiest (around 59 minutes).
Do I need Lightning Lane to ride Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance?
No. By riding Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance during its quietest hours and on a lower-crowd day, most guests can keep the wait short without paying for Lightning Lane.
