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How Long Is the Wait for Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance?

At Hollywood Studios, the line averages 59 minutes for Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance. The line is shortest around 9pm, averaging 29 minutes, and longest around 11am at 70 minutes. That is drawn from the past 12 months of recorded waits, so you can pick a window without buying Lightning Lane.

Average wait by time of day
7am: 30 min average wait7am308am: 44 min average wait8am449am: 65 min average wait9am6510am: 68 min average wait10am6811am: 70 min average wait11am70min12pm: 70 min average wait12pm701pm: 68 min average wait1pm682pm: 67 min average wait2pm673pm: 66 min average wait3pm664pm: 62 min average wait4pm625pm: 58 min average wait5pm586pm: 56 min average wait6pm567pm: 49 min average wait7pm498pm: 37 min average wait8pm379pm: 29 min average wait9pm2910pm: 21 min average wait10pm2111pm: 16 min average wait11pm16min
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Average wait by day of week
Sun: 57 min average waitSun57Mon: 61 min average waitMon61Tue: 62 min average waitTue62minWed: 56 min average waitWed56minThu: 59 min average waitThu59Fri: 59 min average waitFri59Sat: 59 min average waitSat59
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Average wait by month
Jan: 60 min average waitJan60Feb: 64 min average waitFeb64Mar: 68 min average waitMar68Apr: 79 min average waitApr79minMay: 49 min average waitMay49Jun: 48 min average waitJun48Jul: 47 min average waitJul47Aug: 46 min average waitAug46Sep: 44 min average waitSep44minOct: 50 min average waitOct50Nov: 49 min average waitNov49Dec: 56 min average waitDec56
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Key insight: The clearest pattern: Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance is shortest around 9pm (averaging 29 minutes) and longest around 11am (70 minutes). Day of week matters too: Wed averages 56 minutes while Tue averages 62 minutes, a 6-minute difference. Across months, Sep tends to be the quietest, with an average closer to 44 minutes.

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Frequently asked questions

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

Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance at Hollywood Studios is usually shortest around 9pm (about 29 minutes) and longest around 11am (about 70 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 59 minutes at Hollywood Studios, across every recorded wait while the ride was operating.

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 56 minutes), while Tuesday is the busiest (around 62 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.

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