Disney Fans Are Furious About This ‘Star Wars’ Ride Decision
When Disney tinkers with Star Wars, the stakes feel higher. The franchise has one of the most passionate fan bases in the world, and any misstep quickly turns into a heated debate.
Right now, a controversial Star Wars move inside the parks has fans questioning whether Disney chose the wrong path, sparking endless discussion online.
Galaxy’s Edge: Living in Star Wars
When Disney unveiled Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, it wasn’t just about building rides and creating an entire world. The land takes guests to Batuu, a bustling outpost where smugglers, Resistance fighters, and First Order troops cross paths.
Fans can design their lightsabers at Savi’s Workshop, construct a personal droid at Droid Depot, or sip on the famous blue (and green) milk. Shops are overflowing with themed souvenirs, and Oga’s Cantina offers one of the most immersive dining experiences Disney has ever created. Add roaming characters like Rey and Kylo Ren; you have a land that feels alive.
But the real draw has always been the rides for all of these interactive touches.
Exploring the Rides
Star Tours: The Adventures Continue has been around for years, constantly refreshed with new destinations to keep things fresh. It’s random enough that no two rides feel the same, and nostalgia keeps it relevant.
Over in Galaxy’s Edge, Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run allows guests to fly the Falcon. Taking on the role of pilot, gunner, or engineer, visitors get a taste of what it’s like to step into Han Solo’s shoes.
Then there’s the showstopper: Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance. On a technical level, it’s one of Disney’s most impressive attractions ever built. It’s an engineering marvel from the jaw-dropping Star Destroyer hangar to trackless ride vehicles. But the story? That’s where many fans check out.
The Sequel Problem
Disney boldly chose to anchor Rise of the Resistance in the sequel trilogy—movies that remain divisive today. The final film, The Rise of Skywalker (2019), scored just 51% with critics on Rotten Tomatoes. Fans often complain that the trilogy lacked character consistency, leaned too heavily on CGI, and failed to capture the heart of earlier Star Wars stories.
So, when Disney built its most advanced attraction in this era, fans quickly criticized it. Why not focus on the original trilogy or even the prequels—stories that connected better with audiences? Instead, Disney doubled down on the sequels.
Tragic News
Rise of the Resistance continues to pull intense crowds regardless of your take on the attraction or the movies. Wait times remain high, rivaling or exceeding newer park rides. Guests still want to experience the spectacle, even if they’re lukewarm on the movies.
That popularity makes the ride untouchable. Disney has no reason to retheme or replace it. Instead, it reminds us that sometimes Disney bets on the wrong piece of the saga yet still comes out on top.
The Future of Batuu’s Biggest Battle
The controversy over Rise of the Resistance won’t end anytime soon. Some fans will always see it as wasted potential, while others remain wowed by its scale and technology. Either way, Disney’s gamble isn’t going anywhere—and Batuu’s most significant battle will continue.
