Since its debut in 2020, Rise of the Resistance at Disneyland’s Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge has become one of the park’s most popular rides. Although the Walt Disney World version opened a few months earlier, Star Wars fans agreed it was worth the wait – many consider it one of the best dark rides ever created, and it’s consistently had long queues. Now, Disneyland has announced that the ride will close for an extended refurbishment beginning January 20, according to All Ears. This closure only affects the Disneyland version of the attraction.
It’s common for Disneyland to temporarily close rides in January due to the slower winter season and the need to remove holiday decorations from attractions like the Haunted Mansion and It’s a Small World. Usually, these closures have a set reopening date. However, an indefinite closure of one of Disneyland’s most popular rides suggests a more serious issue than regular maintenance. While the ride features a cutting-edge trackless system, it has experienced problems in the past – for example, the finale’s gun turrets were broken for years before being fixed. Could this extended closure actually mean something bigger, like a long-awaited update fans have been hoping for?
When Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge first opened, it was themed around the newer Disney sequel movies. However, Disney has recently started blending in elements from other parts of the Star Wars universe, adding characters like the Mandalorian, Grogu, and Ahsoka to the land. We’ve previously suggested that the Rise of Resistance ride could easily be updated seasonally. Simple changes – like switching the Stormtrooper costumes to match the original trilogy and replacing Kylo Ren with Darth Vader – could transform the ride into ‘Rise of the Rebellion’ without costing a lot of money. With the Star Wars franchise celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2027, this would be an ideal time for Disney’s Imagineering team to make this happen. We’re hoping they do!
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2026-01-09 23:02