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The Fall of Disney World’s Five-Year-Old ‘Star Wars’ Ride

The ride vehicle passes some Storm Troopers on Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance.

Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance was heralded as a groundbreaking achievement when it debuted at Walt Disney World Resort in 2019. However, the Disney’s Hollywood Studios attraction has faced persistent technical issues since its launch, frustrating countless fans of the Star Wars saga. Less than a week after Disney Dining reported ongoing maintenance challenges for the Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge ...

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Disney Wouldn’t Pad Standby Wait Times…Would They?

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We talk about Disney wait times a lot around here, and for good reason! While they might not be top of mind if you’re a frequent visitor, wait times can significantly impact your trip. An extended wait can affect which attractions you get to experience or even force you to adjust existing plans. Understanding and interpreting these wait times is ...

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Chaos Strikes After Disney Guests Jump off Attraction; Hundreds of Visitors Reportedly Evacuated

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Please note that the story outlined in this article is based on a personal Disney parks guest experience. No two guest experiences are alike, and this article does not necessarily align with Disney Dining’s personal views on Disney park operations. In a shocking and disappointing turn of events, one extremely popular Disney theme park attraction was allegedly closed down after ...

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Slow Season Deemed Nonexistent as Five Hour Line Shocks Disney Guests

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Despite Walt Disney World Resort entering its “slow season,” where crowds tend to be lighter, there are specific attractions that continue to draw massive crowds and result in incredibly long wait times. One such attraction that has become a must-visit for Star Wars fans and thrill-seekers alike is Rise of the Resistance. Rise of the Resistance is an immersive and ...

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Dank Farrik! ‘Star Wars:’ Rise of the Resistance Officially Returning to Virtual Queue

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For Star Wars fans, there’s no better place in the galaxy than Walt Disney World’s Hollywood Studios. Disney’s Hollywood Studios Is the Best Place in the Galaxy For a Star Wars Fan RELATED: Disney Forced to Shut Down ‘Star Wars’ Hotel Permanently Out of each Walt Disney World theme park (the remaining three being Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom, and EPCOT), Hollywood ...

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Hey Disney! It’s Time to Trade Technology for Dependable Ride Systems

Hey Disney! It's Time to Trade Technology for Dependable Ride Systems

We’ve all been there. You’ve dropped a serious amount of cash on your Individual Lightning Lane for Rise of the Resistance, and you’re headed over after dinner when out of nowhere, you see it. There stands the dreaded gaggle of Cast Members holding off a swarm of upset Guests as the ride has gone down. Maybe your story is different, ...

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Guest ‘hacks’ Lightning Lane system to avoid paying fees to bypass the standby queue

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Walt Disney World introduced and implemented its completely revamped ride reservation system last fall, and not everyone is feeling the love for it. That’s because the new services replace the old FastPass and FastPass+ systems at Disney World, both of which were free to Guests and only required making a reservation for a time to enjoy a particular attraction, and ...

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Disney Resort Guest? You’ll Soon Be Able to Ride Rise of the Resistance Before Others

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Calling all Walt Disney World Resort Guests! We previously shared the news that Disney has removed the former “Extra Magic Hours”. Beginning October 1, Walt Disney World is introducing a new experience for all Disney Resorts Guests. Resort Guests will have a chance to experience the new “Early Theme Park Entry”. This new perk will allow all Disney Resorts Guests a jump-start ...

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No More Virtual Queue! Lines Arrive for Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance

One of the most popular Walt Disney World Resort attractions, Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, has officially put a pause on its virtual queue process as of today, September 23, 2021. Now, Rise of the Resistance is a standby line experience with no boarding pass required. Lines gathered for Disney’s Hollywood Studio rope drop as ...

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Turn off the lights! TikTok user RUINS the Magic of some Disney dark rides

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Careful! This post is not for the faint of heart. That’s because it includes videos of several of Disney’s dark rides–no longer in the dark. User everythingdisney133 shares all kinds of Disney magic on TikTok. Except when he doesn’t. Like the multiple times he’s posted videos of Disney Parks attractions that are usually experienced in the dark with the lights ...

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