DHS Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance

[MagicMouseFan]

From the way it sounds the attraction will be impressive regardless of the movie it is based on. Splash Mountain is still popular even though it is based on a problematic movie. If Rise of Skywalker flops but Rise of Resistance is a great ride, I don’t see that having much impact on the ride’s popularity. Another example, Tron Legacy is quite mediocre while the coaster is amazing (Its a coaster, they are always popular)

Galaxy’s edge at the end of the day will be fantastic.
mandalorian has been excellent.

Disney dropped the ball hard though with Last Jedi and the original characters.

Maybe Rise of Skywalker saves the new trilogy but word on the street is the action is good but the story feels pasted on after being painted into a corner.

 

[ToTBellHop]

Galaxy’s edge at the end of the day will be fantastic.
mandalorian has been excellent.

Disney dropped the ball hard though with Last Jedi and the original characters.

Maybe Rise of Skywalker saves the new trilogy but word on the street is the action is good but the story feels pasted on after being painted into a corner.

To be fair, the prequels were widely despised but didn’t destroy the IP. People will move on.

Can we just focus on WDI’s monumental achievement instead of the films, though? This ride is Imagineering at its best.

 

[the_rich]

Ign.com posted their review. They gave it a 9.5 and called it the closest you can come to being in a star wars film. They also said it makes Galaxy's edge jump to light speed. They also posted a full video ride through.

 

[Timmay]

Gotta love the complainers here.

"Oh look, MFSR has such low wait times even though it's operating very well and with very little downtime. Compared to Hagrid's its a flop. Disney fail."

"RotR is going to be a disaster like Hagrid's - 10 hour waits, constant downtime. Disney Fail."

It’s pretty entertaining at this point honestly. There is a certain group that just can’t help themselves.

 

[the_rich]

Also the review said the full ride experience is 18 minutes with the time you are in the ride vehicle being 4 1/2 minutes.

 

[the_rich]

I just watched a full video ride through and it looks amazing. The kylo aa with the lightsaber looks fantastic. I can't wait to ride in August. Link for anyone who wants to watch.

https://www.ign.com/articles/2019/12/04/star-wars-rise-of-the-resistance-disney-world-ride-review

 

[LSLS]

Decided to ask my friend who is in guest relations what they have heard on RotR.

The only thing they said is because their partner works at DHS, the partner has gotten to ride it. CMs have been riding for a few weeks. Partner said it was the best ride they’ve been on, better then Hagrids and they are both obsessed with Hagrids and loved that ride.

I'd be SHOCKED if this wasn't the case. This ride sounds stupidly good. With the photos/insiders/etc., I think you'd have to be an idiot to question the quality of the ride. The question is really will it be operating, and how consistently will it operate? With the busiest week of the year just a couple weeks away, they don't have a lot of time to troubleshoot from opening. Good luck to everyone down there for this, hope things go as smoothly as possible.

 

[Orange is the new Red]

https://www.ign.com/articles/2019/12/04/star-wars-rise-of-the-resistance-disney-world-ride-review

Not sure if this was posted but wanted to share in case it wasn’t.

 

[wdwgreek]

Just watched the video and let me just say what an amazing immersive dark ride attraction, the scale is huge! The sets are incredible!!! And aduio animatronics! Color me a very happy camper!

 

[the_rich]

They literally just edited their article and removed the video for the ride. Gonna assume they weren't supposed to be sharing it. But, I can safely say that in my opinion this will be the best ride Disney has built.

 

[matt9112]

FOP over falcon I agree, as would most people.. but no re-ride value? It's a video game, there's plenty of re-ride value.

Its the same video game level over and over and if theres any kids anywhere near you in line you cant even fly the thing soooo.

 

[BoarderPhreak]

Video's dead. Probably posted before the embargo ended. Ooops.

 

[Bender123]

Ign.com posted their review. They gave it a 9.5 and called it the closest you can come to being in a star wars film. They also said it makes Galaxy's edge jump to light speed. They also posted a full video ride through.

Im sure its going to be a great ride, but IGN is basis for why people hate access media...They will give everything a 9 or up, just because Disney will cut them off if they don't. My favorite example was Collider when a podcast host didn't get invited to the GE preview, went on to complain how he was forced to be a Star Wars fan for 5 years, so he deserved a private trip.

 

[mikejs78]

Im sure its going to be a great ride, but IGN is basis for why people hate access media...They will give everything a 9 or up, just because Disney will cut them off if they don't. My favorite example was Collider when a podcast host didn't get invited to the GE preview, went on to complain how he was forced to be a Star Wars fan for 5 years, so he deserved a private trip.

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They gave MFSR a 7, so that kind of disproves your point.

 

[the_rich]

Im sure its going to be a great ride, but IGN is basis for why people hate access media...They will give everything a 9 or up, just because Disney will cut them off if they don't. My favorite example was Collider when a podcast host didn't get invited to the GE preview, went on to complain how he was forced to be a Star Wars fan for 5 years, so he deserved a private trip.

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Well based on their video, that 9.5 might be low.

 

[Bender123]

Well based on their video, that 9.5 might be low.

I have no doubt its going to be a sure fire AAA ride. My issue is that IGN is such a twisted, bought and sold organization, that it might as well call itself Disney/Marvel PR.

 

[NoFunInBand]

Two... more... weeks...

I just need to wait two more weeks.....

What am I supposed to do until then? My job?

 

[mikejs78]

I have no doubt its going to be a sure fire AAA ride. My issue is that IGN is such a twisted, bought and sold organization, that it might as well call itself Disney/Marvel PR.

So why did they give MFSR a 7?

 

[mikejs78]

Maybe Rise of Skywalker saves the new trilogy but word on the street is the action is good but the story feels pasted on after being painted into a corner.

Word on the street is seldom right about these things. Few people have actually seen the movie at this point. Similar things have been said about every single Disney Star Wars movie. One of the times when word on the street said that the movie felt forced together and didn't flow, and the movie was in trouble was Rogue One, which most people seem to agree was an excellent movie. So let's judge it on its own merits when it comes out.

But enough about Rise of Skywalker. This thread is about Rise of the Resistance, which looks like a masterpiece.

 

[danlb_2000]

The ride has a musical soundtrack, totally ruins the immersion.

I all seriousness, from what I have seen so far in the POV videos, it looks really impressive.