Does anyone else find Rise of the Resistance and Runaway Railway underwhelming?

[FeelsSoGoodToBeBad]

First time riders (without spoilers) might not notice it as there are so much to look at but if you've been watching ride POVs on Youtube then you ride it personally, you can definitely point it out,

This is exactly why I've been avoiding any ride POVs or spoiler videos. Our family (especially DH) enjoys the SW universe. I want my first experience to be a clean one. Maybe after I ride it once I'll watch to see what I might have missed, but I doubt it.

Thank you for the feedback. I'm excited to see what my own impressions/experiences are on these rides. I hope I'm in the BeStriDeEvah crowd!

 

[Nick Garrick]

I don’t know why but I actually like MMRR & FoP a bit more than Rise. I can’t put my finger on it but there is something “lacking” on Rise. It’s a great ride technologically speaking & impressive but I’m not crazy ga-ga over it like the majority - even tho I grew up with SW!! Plus this past Sat 14th - the shuttle part was down & we were escorted thru a side door onto the ship - talk about a let down. It was my 2nd time riding so I knew the storyline, BUT the fact we didn’t see Rey & have the explanation of what the hell was going on, most likely blew the ride for newbies. Abolsutely NO explanations as to how we’re on Batuu & now suddenly an Imperial ship
Big let down Disney.

 

[Dad 2 M & M]

I don’t get MRR...good enough ride, but do you have to be “current “ with Disney Animation/Cartoons to understand what is happening?

Rise is a GREAT Ride, but my fav is still ToT

 

[MickeyLuv'r]

I think your frustrations with the BG system and long lines and breakdown played a big role in your overall impression. Would it change if you walked on directly into the ride first thing in the morning and you are in BG 1-10?

That's why I qualified my answer. In short, I'm not sure. Maybe?

I'm tempted to say, either way, Kylo Ren annoys me. I had ample time to explore the land. I could have ridden the MF:SR more times than I did.

To me, the land is a bit underwhelming, and overpriced. I really like Satu'li Canteen in Pandora, and the idea of new menu items in general, but none of the food offered in the new SW area really jumped out at me as something I really wanted to eat/drink, except for the sodas and bottled water. The person behind the soda bottles did a great job coming up with a fun idea. We also all liked the metal gift card.

 

[LastoneOn]

I'm tempted to say, either way, Kylo Ren annoys me.

 

[jwutony16]

Railway is extremely underwhelming compared to what was there before.

 

[tirian]

At the beginning of 2020, I would’ve said No. Today I voted Yes because my opinions have changed. I wish there were a third option for “needs improvement,” because a simple Yes or No isn’t quite accurate.

ROTR is impressive and represents a huge promise for future theme park attractions, but once you’ve experienced it a couple of times, there’s a drastically reduced re-ride value. There’s too little physical thrill to compete with Indiana Jones or TOT, and too little “cocktail party” to compete with POTC. You simply get whisked from set piece to set piece. I give it an A-.

I think MMRR squanders the possibilities of its technology and is a mediocre Fantasyland dark ride with an interesting trackless system. It’s a B- for me.

IMHO, both attractions need stronger storylines to improve their repeatability.

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

I think the premise here is: a simulator is a simulator...and a dark ride is a dark ride...

So does combining the two get you to the fourth dimesion?

 

[JohnD]

What I do think is underwhelming is MF:SR. Same story every time. Sure it changes a little depending on what button you push and how you move a handle. ST is more exciting because of its variety of scenes.

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

Railway is extremely underwhelming compared to what was there before.

If they were Interested in strengthening the park for the long term...they would have redesigned/rebuilt great movie ride and added Mickey’s in a different spot.

But what did they do?

 

[MickeyLuv'r]

At the beginning of 2020, I would’ve said No. Today I voted Yes because my opinions have changed. I wish there were a third option for “needs improvement,” because a simple Yes or No isn’t quite accurate.

ROTR is impressive and represents a huge promise for future theme park attractions, but once you’ve experienced it a couple of times, there’s a drastically reduced re-ride value. There’s too little physical thrill to compete with Indiana Jones or TOT, and too little “cocktail party” to compete with POTC. You simply get whisked from set piece to set piece. I give it an A-.

I think MMRR squanders the possibilities of its technology and is a mediocre Fantasyland dark ride with an interesting trackless system. It’s a B- for me.

IMHO, both attractions need stronger storylines to improve their repeatability.

All excellent points.

I tend to favor rides/very short shows over the long shows in the theme parks. I'm not quite sure how to explain it, but as good as FotLK is seeing the show eats up a good deal of time. More than just waiting, you almost have to plan your afternoon around being there at the right time. We have often stopped to see the bird show, not because it is the best show ever, but because it is available as a spontaneous choice.

In that sense, RotR is rather like a show. Getting through the attraction is always going to be fairly time consuming, as attractions go.

Even if it is an option, I don't ever see myself re-riding RotR back-to-back (unless maybe there's a malfunction), but I happily re-ride BTMRR, TT, and TSMM back-to-back multiple times.

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

At the beginning of 2020, I would’ve said No. Today I voted Yes because my opinions have changed. I wish there were a third option for “needs improvement,” because a simple Yes or No isn’t quite accurate.

ROTR is impressive and represents a huge promise for future theme park attractions, but once you’ve experienced it a couple of times, there’s a drastically reduced re-ride value. There’s too little physical thrill to compete with Indiana Jones or TOT, and too little “cocktail party” to compete with POTC. You simply get whisked from set piece to set piece. I give it an A-.

I think MMRR squanders the possibilities of its technology and is a mediocre Fantasyland dark ride with an interesting trackless system. It’s a B- for me.

IMHO, both attractions need stronger storylines to improve their repeatability.

I love this post for your honest opinions. Thank you.

I haven’t gotten on the new abramsland ride yet (been “busy” in 2020)...so I’m still jury out. Now I assumed that It will need a complete theme/character overhaul very soon - something they reportedly knew and built it with capability to do up front. If so...that’s excellent foresight on their part.

But the re-ridabilty is a concern in the short term. That’s the falcon ride...they already need a reprogram there. It’s one and done.

Mickey’s sounds like a simple “innings eater”...like mine train. Problem there is there isn’t enough in that park - still - where the expectations for the ride will be too high.

 

[DisneyTransport]

What I do think is underwhelming is MF:SR. Same story every time. Sure it changes a little depending on what button you push and how you move a handle. ST is more exciting because of its variety of scenes.

nah star tours (at least since the update) makes no sense. its not cohesive. one minute Im in a clone wars space battle and the next Im with the first order? Who ever thought mixing these video clips together.... didnt have their coffee for the day.

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

nah star tours (at least since the update) makes no sense. its not cohesive. one minute Im in a clone wars space battle and the next Im with the first order? Who ever thought mixing these video clips together.... didnt have their coffee for the day.

Star tours is a 1980’s Minivan on a stick jazzed up. Completely outdated technology.

It’s strength was the power of Star Wars appeal.

Welp...the lack of quality follow ups diminishes what’s left of that appeal.

 

[DisneyTransport]

Star tours is a 1980’s Minivan on a stick jazzed up. Completely outdated technology.

It’s strength was the power of Star Wars appeal.

Welp...the lack of quality follow ups diminishes what’s left of that appeal.

I dont want people to get the wrong idea, I LOVED the show before the recent update a few years back. I thought it was great even though it is just a "1980s minivan of a stick jazzed up"

 

[Parker in NYC]

Rise wasn't underwhelming, but I rode opening day and had all that extra excitement and whatnot.

Have yet to do Runaway Railway.

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

Rise wasn't underwhelming, but I rode opening day and had all that extra excitement and whatnot.

Have yet to do Runaway Railway.

Wait...

You left New York and went to Orlando in December 2019 when the covid germination was only a mere WEEKS away?

Have you properly deconned everything yet? I’d get on it if I were you...

 

[JohnD]

nah star tours (at least since the update) makes no sense. its not cohesive. one minute Im in a clone wars space battle and the next Im with the first order? Who ever thought mixing these video clips together.... didnt have their coffee for the day.

Still. It's variety. Not the same story over and over and over and over again.

 

[MickeyLuv'r]

Star tours is a 1980’s Minivan on a stick jazzed up. Completely outdated technology.

It’s strength was the power of Star Wars appeal.

Welp...the lack of quality follow ups diminishes what’s left of that appeal.

Have you experienced the most recent updates? I think it was about 2012 they added a round major updates, but they have added more updates/variations since that time. I think the most recent updates were made late least year or very early this year.

My group walked off the ride and all said, "Wow! That was way better than it used to be!"

I LOVE the idea of having multiple versions of rides. The idea is long overdue. I feel it to the point that it just sticks in my head how much better Muppets would be if they added different jokes. Even if just Statler and Waldorf told different jokes each time; the show would be vastly improved, and more like the original show.

 

[DisneyTransport]

Have you experienced the most recent updates? I think it was about 2012 they added a round major updates, but they have added more updates/variations since that time. I think the most recent updates were made late least year or very early this year.

My group walked off the ride and all said, "Wow! That was way better than it used to be!"

I LOVE the idea of having multiple versions of rides. The idea is long overdue. I feel it to the point that it just sticks in my head how much better Muppets would be if they added different jokes. Even if just Statler and Waldorf told different jokes each time; the show would be vastly improved, and more like the original show.

Multiple versions are fantastic as long as its cohesive and makes sense in the context of that universe... but I guess that's just an opinion. With Star Tours, I can see how others, who may not be "die hard" fans, wouldn't mind as much and would have a good time despite the lack of story not making sense. (not to assume your not a die hard SW fan )