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Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance Scheduled for Refurbishment Closure at Disneyland
Since it first crash-landed into Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in 2020, Rise of the Resistance has remained the undisputed crown jewel of Disneyland’s dark rides. While the Anaheim version opened a few months after its Florida cousin, it has seen non-stop crowds and high wait times ever since. However, if you are planning a trip to Batuu later this month, you’ll need to adjust your coordinates: Disneyland has officially announced that Rise of the Resistance will close for a routine refurbishment starting January 20, 2026.
Related – Disneyland’s Rise of the Resistance Closing in January 2026 for Refurbishment
Temporary ride closures in January are a tradition at the Disneyland Resort. As the “low season” kicks in and the crowds from the winter holidays thin out, Disney takes the opportunity to perform maintenance and remove festive overlays from classics like Haunted Mansion Holiday and “it’s a small world” Holiday.
While most of these closures last only a few weeks, fans are keeping a close eye on this particular project. The attraction’s state-of-the-art trackless ride system is legendary for its complexity—and its tendency to experience technical “glitches.” After years of the iconic gun turrets in the finale remaining stationary, they only recently returned to their full, moving glory. This downtime likely aims to ensure the First Order’s fleet stays in top fighting shape.
While Disney is calling this a “routine refurbishment,” the closure has sparked renewed conversation about the future of the land. Since its debut, Galaxy’s Edge has been strictly locked into the sequel trilogy timeline. However, we’ve seen that timeline begin to “blur” recently with the arrival of fan-favorites like The Mandalorian, Grogu, and Ahsoka Tano.
With the Star Wars franchise turning 50 in 2027, now is the perfect time for Walt Disney Imagineering to start testing the waters for new ways to experience the Force.
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