PHOTOS - New look inside Star Wars Rise of the Resistance

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Inside Rise of the Resistance - sneak peek

Posted: Thursday February 28, 2019 8:54am ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

Declared as "one of the most advanced and immersive experiences ever undertaken by Walt Disney Imagineering," Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance looks set to break new ground in theme park experiences.

Inside a Star Destroyer on Rise of the Resistance

As new Resistance recruits, guests will join a climactic battle against the First Order, including a run-in with Kylo Ren. Their journey will take them inside a full-size starship and aboard a nearby Star Destroyer.

A life size TIE fighter inside Rise of the Resistance

In a quote to D23, “It’s more than just a ride,” says John Larena, executive creative director, Walt Disney Imagineering. “It’s a cinematic immersive experience.”

Inside Rise of the Resistance - sneak peek

Calling it “one of the most complex things we have ever done,” Reardon promises Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance is replete with “experiential, jaw-dropping, how-did-they-do-that? moments.”

Inside Rise of the Resistance - sneak peek

Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance opens at Walt Disney World in fall 2019.

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networkpro11 hours ago

Perhaps an over estimation on its popularity ?

Landry12 hours ago

I'm still mad that Florida is $25 more dollars than California. There's also 0 dates sold out except for May 4 from May 4th-10th.

HauntedPirate17 hours ago

"Joe, we only had 15 of 16 people show up for your lightsaber building session. I'm afraid we're going to have to let you go."

networkpro17 hours ago

Budgeting for those performing roles must be difficult without supporting revenue.

DisneyRoy17 hours ago

The price is actually on par with some custom built sabers you can find online. Not sure the quality difference. But you also get the "show" in Galaxy's Edge. https://saberforge.com/collections/elite-sabers/products/prodigal-son

JohnD18 hours ago

You're being tongue and cheek. I get it. Still, reservations were made with an expectation of payment. Then there are no shows. I'm surprised they didn't set it up as pay at time of reservation to begin with, like dessert parties.

HauntedPirate19 hours ago

They must have had enough people no-show that it cut into revenue targets. Can’t have that.

Rteetz1 day ago

I have done both. Savi's is a much better more intimate experience of the two. Is it worth another $150? I don't know. I also did it before the price hike so I "saved" a little bit there. I am glad I did it but wouldn't do it again probably.

UNCgolf1 day ago

I haven't done the lightsaber building (and never will at that price; I'm not that interested) but I have done the droid building because my GF wanted to try it. It's definitely not worth the price. The droid itself is neat enough, but it feels like the "experience" is the reason for the price and there's very little to it.

MagicHappens19711 day ago

It’s definetly pricey, but it’s not *that* much more than a Legacy Saber and it is an incredible experience.

imagineer971 day ago

I'm sure this has been discussed ad nauseum on here, but how could anyone think this is worth the price?

DCBaker1 day ago

For those making reservations at Savi's Workshop - Handbuilt Lightsabers, be aware that Disney says full payment is now due at the time of booking vs the payment being due upon arrival at the location.

Incomudro5 days ago

Her stoic personality is the result of poor directors who don't know how direct a strong female character without portraying one as personality less, bland, dull person, with no emotions. They (various directors) do this constantly now

Professortango18 days ago

Except Luke was not introduced to mass audiences in Return of the Jedi. The movie's first 40 minutes are the end of the previous film. And RotJ Luke is also my least favourite Luke.