Credit: DisneyStar Wars: Rise of the Resistance at Disneyland has been closed since January 20, leaving Galaxy’s Edge without its signature attraction for nearly a month. The popular ride went down for refurbishment ahead of the massive timeline shift Disney announced for Batuu, and fans have been anxiously waiting to hear when they can board a transport to rejoin the Resistance. Now, the Disneyland Resort website has quietly revealed operating hours for Rise of the Resistance starting February 13, strongly suggesting the attraction is about to reopen after its extended maintenance period.
The Disneyland website shows Rise of the Resistance has been removed from the refurbishment calendar beginning February 13, 2026, with operating hours listed as 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. While Disney hasn’t made an official announcement with fanfare, the website update is typically how the company signals imminent reopenings without formal press releases. For guests planning Disneyland visits this week, this means Galaxy’s Edge will once again have both of its major attractions operational.
Why Rise of the Resistance is Closed at Disneyland
The closure is part of preparations for a timeline shift at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. When it opened in 2019, it focused on the sequel trilogy, aligning with the release of the final films. However, this limited its appeal to some fans.
Disney announced a significant refresh, with half of Galaxy’s Edge shifting to the original trilogy timeline, effective April 29, 2026, at Disneyland. Updates may appear before then, but this change has only been confirmed for Disneyland, not for Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
The nearly month-long closure of Rise of the Resistance suggests more than cosmetic changes. While the basic story may remain the same, updates to the exterior are already visible, and further modifications will align with the new timeline.
Other Changes Coming to Batuu
Rise of the Resistance isn’t the only attraction affected by the timeline shift at Galaxy’s Edge. Oga’s Cantina closed on January 20 for maintenance and aesthetic updates and is scheduled to reopen on March 14, 2026. The revamped cantina will feature the iconic “Cantina Band” song from Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope, enhancing the experience for original trilogy fans.
Additionally, the First Order Cargo store will be replaced by Black Spire Surplus, which will focus on a broader range of Star Wars merchandise, including artifacts from the Galactic Civil War. Character appearances are also expanding, with Leia Organa, Han Solo, Luke Skywalker, and Darth Vader now greeting guests, addressing previous criticisms regarding the lack of iconic characters in Galaxy’s Edge.
What This Means for Disneyland Galaxy’s Edge
The timeline shift represents Disney’s acknowledgment that locking Galaxy’s Edge entirely into the sequel trilogy era was too limiting. By splitting the land between original and sequel trilogy timelines, Disney can appeal to broader Star Wars fandom while maintaining the immersive storytelling approach that defines the land’s design philosophy.
Rise of the Resistance reopening February 13 means the attraction will be operational for over two months before the official April 29 timeline shift date. This suggests whatever changes Disney made during the closure are either completed or don’t require the attraction staying down until the full refresh launches. Guests visiting in February and March can experience Rise of the Resistance in whatever updated form emerges from this refurbishment period.
The attraction has had its share of technical challenges since opening. Last January, Disneyland finally repaired a broken cannon effect that had been out of service for over three years, highlighting how complex maintaining this highly technical attraction can be. The extended closure for timeline-related updates provided opportunity to address any ongoing maintenance issues alongside thematic changes.
Planning Your Disneyland Visit
For guests planning Disneyland trips soon, the reopening of Rise of the Resistance on February 13 is significant. This popular attraction combines advanced ride systems and immersive storytelling, making guests feel like they’re in a Star Wars battle.
Wait times can reach 60 to 90 minutes or more during peak periods. Instead of a traditional standby queue, it uses a virtual queue accessed through the Disneyland app. Guests must join at specific times, with boarding groups filling quickly on busy days.
Additionally, Lightning Lane is available as a Single Pass purchase, allowing guests to skip the virtual queue for an extra fee, providing peace of mind for those wanting to ensure their experience.
The Bigger Timeline Question
While Disneyland’s Galaxy’s Edge timeline shift has been announced with specific details and dates, the same changes haven’t been confirmed for Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Florida. Disney has only said the timeline shift is coming to Disneyland Resort on April 29, 2026, leaving Hollywood Studios guests wondering if and when similar changes might arrive at the Florida version of the land.
The staggered rollout suggests Disney might be testing the timeline concept at Disneyland before committing to identical changes in Florida, or it could simply reflect different operational timelines for implementing the same overall vision. Either way, Disneyland guests will be the first to experience this new approach to Galaxy’s Edge that blends different Star Wars eras in one land.
What’s Next at Disneyland
Rise of the Resistance reopening February 13 brings Galaxy’s Edge back to full operational status with both major attractions available. Oga’s Cantina remains closed until March 14, and other timeline-related changes will continue rolling out through the official April 29 launch date.
For Star Wars fans planning Disneyland visits, the next few months offer a unique opportunity to experience Galaxy’s Edge in transition, seeing both the current version and the emerging timeline refresh as Disney implements changes across the land. Rise of the Resistance coming back online means one less thing to worry about when planning your Batuu adventure.