Lightning Lane Now Seen as Essential for Disney’s ‘Rise of the Resistance’
Recent reports say average waits hover near 70 minutes, making paid entry the only dependable option for many visitors.
Overview
- Years after opening, the attraction continues to draw heavy crowds with average posted waits around 70 minutes and frequent longer peaks.
- Many guests now view the single-entry Lightning Lane as necessary to guarantee a ride without losing hours in line.
- Fan coverage characterizes the reliance on paid access as a cash grab, prompting visible backlash.
- Reporters note that posted wait times for the attraction are typically accurate rather than inflated.
- Non-paid tactics include arriving at rope drop, targeting meal-time or late-night windows, or skipping Fantasmic, each involving trade-offs.