'Rise Of The Resistance' Ride Opens At Disneyland Friday
ANAHEIM (CBSLA) — The resistance will rise up Friday at Disneyland.
Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge's newest ride, "Rise of the Resistance," opens to the public Friday. It's said to be Disneyland's longest-running ride at 16 minutes.
Riders will board a transport that's captured by a First Order Star Destroyer, then rescued by a covert team of resistance fighters including Rey and BB-8, according to Disneyland.
The immersive ride uses a number of high-tech special effects, 50 automated storm troopers, and stern live actors warning of impending doom.
Right after blasting off in a transport ship, the First Order ambushes riders.
"When you get tractor beamed onto that Star Destroyer, there's going to be cast members in there that are part of the First Order, with those black suits on, ordering you around and really giving you the third degree," said Executive Creative Director John Larena.
One "Star Wars" fan, 8-year-old Xavier Crawford convinced his family to travel from Australia for the ride's debut.
He said they have been planning the trip for about a year or two.
Disneyland says guests should be aware that a virtual queue may be required at certain times before they can ride "Rise of the Resistance."
"Rise of the Resistance" is the second ride to open at the Star Wars-themed land since its opening last summer.