We’re in the final countdown to the grand opening of Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, which will be opening in less than two weeks at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. And though this may or may not be the final piece of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, for now, expectations are high for this new attraction, both as the completion of the current iteration of this land, and also one of the most technologically impressive attractions ever built.
As you might expect, Disney is going all out to promote the opening of this new attraction, and has released several new sneak peeks to get fans excited for this new ride, opening on December 5th in Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World Resort and in Disneyland Park at Disneyland Resort on January 17th.
A famous X-Wing can be found in the queue
The queue for Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run is one of the best at Walt Disney World as it allows you to visit some iconic parts of the most infamous ship in the galaxy. However, it looks like Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance is going to have a pretty impressive queue as well, with Disney recently sharing a photo of Poe Dameron’s X-Wing in the queue.
Though not pictured, it has also been confirmed that guests waiting to experience this attraction will also encounter BB-8 in the queue as well!
A new TV spot shows incredible on-ride moments
Though it is not airing in central Florida, a new ad has been released in California promoting the Disneyland opening of this attraction in January. And as you can see in the video above, this new commercial features several moments from the ride, including the audio-animatronic Kylo Ren armed with his iconic red lightsaber, and yet another look at the fleet of audio-animatronic stormtroopers riders will encounter during the opening moments of the attraction.
The video also shows off the ride’s trackless motion base vehicle moving under a pair of giant AT-ATs and through a narrow corridor where Kylo Ren’s lightsaber suddenly pierces through the ceiling.
Additional details revealed through updated official descriptions 
In addition to the new photo and video, Disney has also updated the official description for this ride to include some new details about the kind of adventure guests will be going on when they board this new attraction:
This harrowing adventure will blur the lines between fantasy and reality and will put you in the middle of a climactic battle between the First Order and the Resistance. You will join the Resistance and depart from Batuu in a transport ship to meet General Leia Organa at a secret rendezvous point. Along the way, however, you will be captured by a First Order Star Destroyer. The action then ramps up as you seek to escape the clutches of Kylo Ren and the First Order – with the help of some heroes of the Resistance.
Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance will be one of the most ambitious, advanced and immersive experiences ever undertaken by Walt Disney Imagineering. The attraction is also one of the largest Disney has ever created. Its massive show building is a world unto itself, housing two full-size AT-AT walkers and a Star Destroyer hangar bay – complete with a TIE fighter and a garrison of Stormtroopers – plus more thrills and surprises.
Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance will have its grand opening on December 5th in Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World Resort and in Disneyland Park at Disneyland Resort on January 17th. As of right now, FastPass+ reservations are not available, and, just like with Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run, are not in the works for the foreseeable future.
