Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance

Taking one of the very first places on the list of the Best Disneyland attractions, this newest attraction at Disneyland is also the finest one. Rise of the Resistance is currently the best illustration of how traditional Disney show design and theme park storytelling can be combined with cutting-edge technology to create something that isn't possible anywhere else.

It remains to be seen, however, if Rise of the Resistance will have the enduring, timeless popularity of Pirates or Haunted Mansion. Because of how it overwhelms you with its scale, breadth, and the unmatched chances for immersion and awe given by theme parks, it's one of those attractions where the preshow is equally as important as the ride itself from a story viewpoint.

Rise of the Resistance is a real experience; it's an 18-minute journey that gives you the impression of slipping into a side story from a recent Star Wars film. If you've gone to Galaxy's Edge at Disneyland previously and felt like it was incomplete, that's probably because it was: it was waiting for Rise of the Resistance to debut and demonstrate once again Disney's unmatched mastery in designing theme park experiences.

Vehicle type: First Order fleet transport
Riders per vehicle: 8
Rows: 2
Riders per row: 4
Duration: 18 minutes
Height restriction: 40 in (102 cm)