DHS Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance

[ifuhadreams]

Am i the only one not overly impressed by Flight of Passage? It's a very well done simulator, but simulators just don't thrill me and I personally find the land of Pandora much more attractive.

In my mind It's a cute little ride where after you can buy a pet Banshee. It's a great attraction, it just shouldn't be the most popular at AK or any Disney Park.

No you are not the only one. I feel the exact same way. Although it is a well done simulator, it is still just that. I honestly don’t get the hype at all.

The preshows are boring and I feel like I’m being lectured to. Every time I ride it I find myself craving more. I don’t dare turn my head because as soon as I see the rows of chairs the illusion is ruined and I remember I’m on a mechanical rig moving up and down.

What disturbs me the most Is how positive guest response is which tells management that all they need to do is build more of these theaters and slap different content on the screen and everybody will be thrilled.

What disturbs me the most is how positive guest response is to FOP, which tells management that all they need to do is build more of these theaters and slap different content on the screen and everybody will be thrilled. I hope that Rise of the Resistance will show management that guests want a more complete experience and that the time and expenditure to bring more attractions of that caliber is well worth the effort.

 

[Kman101]

I showed up at 9 on Thursday , missed out, 0800 yesterday so I got tired of playing so showed up early , this is getting tiring playing this game with Disney

Exactly. I feel for you. I showed up yesterday and didn't luck out either so I feel you. I couldn't today and honestly didn't even want to try. Unlike most guests trying, I can go "anytime" and I'm not on a once a year (or for some it's a once in a lifetime) vacation. It sucks when they toy with guests like this. And like I said, today guests lined up at 4/5 (like you did, as you should have after yesterday) to get in at 6 and they open at 6:40 (when posted time is 9, but probably really 8). It's why some of us were up in arms yesterday. It's getting ridiculous.

 

[Franklin47disneyguy]

Was able to get on but got evacuated. Very cool experience, very cool effects, etc.

I need a full ride to better judge it but first impressions don’t really put so far above everything else. Probably neck and neck with something like Forbidden Journey which is still great praise from me. That shuttle though...

Oh, and one more thing.

Spoiler

Should've been Vader

Whats the hype about FJ, rode 5 times in USH and it was fun. Sure the ride system is innovative but it's not the 360 experience RotR is suppose to be. Compared to Cars (DCA), Indiana Jones adventure it doesn't hold up for me. Hogsmeade itself is okayish to me personally, being someone who is a huge HP fan. Judging GE from youtube you are really separated from the rest of the park, while in Hogsmeade you see the showbuilding very well.

 

[Mike S]

Whats the hype about FJ, rode 5 times in USH and it was fun. Sure the ride system is innovative but it's not the 360 experience RotR is suppose to be. Compared to Cars (DCA), Indiana Jones adventure it doesn't hold up for me. Hogsmeade itself is okayish to me personally, being someone who is a huge HP fan. Judging GE from youtube you are really separated from the rest of the park, while in Hogsmeade you see the showbuilding very well.

The hype is because it’s a really great ride. Rode it the day it opened almost 10 years ago now and was blown away.

 

[Kman101]

Whats the hype about FJ, rode 5 times in USH and it was fun. Sure the ride system is innovative but it's not the 360 experience RotR is suppose to be. Compared to Cars (DCA), Indiana Jones adventure it doesn't hold up for me. Hogsmeade itself is okayish to me personally, being someone who is a huge HP fan. Judging GE from youtube you are really separated from the rest of the park, while in Hogsmeade you see the showbuilding very well.

Same. I don't really get the Forbidden Journey hype. This looks leagues above it in every way. Sure the kuka arm may be fun but eh. I think both experiences however are very fitting for the IP.

 

[Kman101]

Am i the only one not overly impressed by Flight of Passage? It's a very well done simulator, but simulators just don't thrill me and I personally find the land of Pandora much more attractive.

In my mind It's a cute little ride where after you can buy a pet Banshee. It's a great attraction, it just shouldn't be the most popular at AK or any Disney Park.

I like it more than Forbidden Journey. We all like what we like I suppose

For me it's not about the vehicle used or it being a simulator. It's the actual experience. I think it's great. Maybe overhyped? Sure. But some of ya'll were never going to be impressed by a theater screen and I get it.

 

[WondersOfLife]

Same. I don't really get the Forbidden Journey hype.

Whats the hype about FJ

Disliking something that is very good doesn't make you cool.

 

[Kman101]

Disliking something that is very good doesn't make you cool.

Yeah, that's it.

Dude, we all like what we like. I think FJ is vastly overhyped. It's my opinion

 

[Mike S]

Back in line for ride attempt #2. They do let you use the electronic fast pass you get for being evacuated to get back in but it’s through the standby line. We still have the paper fast pass too so ride #3 will be soon enough

 

[Franklin47disneyguy]

Disliking something that is very good doesn't make you cool.

Whats the hype about FJ, rode 5 times in USH and it was fun

Reading is hard.......

 

[Mike S]

Back in line for ride attempt #2. They do let you use the electronic fast pass you get for being evacuated to get back in but it’s through the standby line. We still have the paper fast pass too so ride #3 will be soon enough

Something must've happened. Been stuck in the same spot for a good amount of time. People next to me saying it’s a disaster. Clearly they don’t realize this is normal for big new rides.

Edit: Yup, it broke down. Free water and another fast pass though so yay. Also they scanned me twice so I think I actually got 2 so 3 in total including the paper one from earlier lol.

 

[Disneyhead'71]

Something must've happened. Been stuck in the same spot for a good amount of time. People next to me saying it’s a disaster. Clearly they don’t realize this is normal for big new rides.

Edit: Yup, it broke down

All indicators point towards this being a major malfunction.

 

[Mike S]

All indicators point towards this being a major malfunction.

How major?

 

[Disneyhead'71]

How major?

Don't know, but we are at over 2 hours down now. And CMs are telling folks to go enjoy the rest of the park. So it will probably still be a while.

 

[Mike S]

Attempt #3.

In the Star Destroyer so far so good.

 

[Mike S]

Got the full ride. AMAZING!!!!!!!!

Back in line with another one of my fast passes lol.

My first ride with the evac really put a downer on it. Plus this time I was face to face with the AT AT so that helps

 

[Squishy]

Do buses even operate at 6am to DHS?

 

[po1998]

[QUOTE="Kman101, post: 8984306, member: 4615 Sure the kuka arm may be fun but eh...
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Fun as in...

 

[Mike S]

You know, one great thing about this ride is seeing people’s reaction when first walking into the hangar. You know who the huge Star Wars fans seeing it for the first time are

 

[Disney Analyst]

I do love seeing people on twitter, who really hit GE hard at opening, now doing a reversal and saying GE is the most incredibly themed experience and RotR fixes everything. Very interesting turn around happening.