Bold claim: Disneyland’s Rise of the Resistance refurbishment is back on track, with a confirmed reopening date and a clearer timeline after a brief closure last month. And this is the part most people miss: the ride’s return isn’t just good news for fans; it signals a broader pattern of planned maintenance during a quieter park season, even as other Galaxy’s Edge changes loom on the horizon.
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Disneyland has now added a reopening date for Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance to the park’s ride refurbishment calendar, confirming when guests can expect to ride again. The attraction had closed last month, and initial updates suggested the closure might extend a bit longer. However, subsequent reporting indicated the hiatus would likely last only a couple of weeks. This ride closure is part of several maintenance efforts taking place at Disneyland in February.
The latest update places Rise of the Resistance back in service on February 13, 2026, with the calendar listing the closure as ending on February 12, and reopening scheduled for the following day.
Why this matters: Rise of the Resistance is widely recognized as the most complex ride at the Disneyland Resort. It’s also part of the Galaxy’s Edge experience that sees guests using an optional Lightning Lane Single Pass to skip lines. The ride’s storyline centers on the Resistance attempting to escape from a First Order vessel, combining multiple ride systems to deliver an immersive Star Wars narrative.
Disneyland has indicated that the refurbishment is routine maintenance and not tied to broader changes planned for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. In fact, the park is preparing for substantial land-wide updates that will align parts of Galaxy’s Edge with the original Star Wars film trilogy era, introducing familiar characters such as Han Solo and Princess Leia, and reshaping certain venues and experiences. These upcoming changes are separate from the Rise of the Resistance refurbishment.
In addition to Rise of the Resistance, other Galaxy’s Edge attractions like Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run will also undergo updates, including the possible introduction of Mandalorian and Grogu characters. Oga’s Cantina is currently closed for refurbishment as well, with a reopening date recently announced. While the timeline shift may affect the cantina’s storytelling elements, Disney has not clarified whether the closure will lead to storyline changes inside the bar.
February also brings other closures around Disneyland: Jungle Cruise and Space Mountain are slated for upcoming maintenance, and Grizzly River Run’s reopening date has been announced. For those keeping track of closures, the latest list of Disneyland ride refurbishments is available from Mickey Visit.
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Discussion prompts: With these refurbishments and Galaxy’s Edge updates, do you think the timeline for new land changes will influence how guests experience Star Wars at the park? Should Disney accelerate or slow down land-wide re-theming to minimize guest disruption? Share your thoughts in the comments: do you agree with focusing on routine maintenance during quieter periods, or would you prefer a more aggressive schedule of updates to keep the park feeling fresh?"}
