Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance Just Won Best Theme Park Attraction for the SIXTH Year in a Row—And It’s Still Untouchable

Disney’s Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance has done it again. For the sixth consecutive year, the immersive attraction has claimed the top spot in Theme Park Insider’s annual reader-voted awards as the world’s best theme park attraction—cementing its status as the most beloved ride on the planet.

Since its debut in 2020, Rise of the Resistance has dominated the competition, winning both Best New Attraction and Best Attraction in its opening year. And it hasn’t let go of that crown since.

What Makes Rise of the Resistance So Unbeatable?

Located in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at both Disneyland and Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World, Rise of the Resistance isn’t just a ride—it’s a full-scale cinematic experience that drops you into the middle of a Star Wars battle.

The attraction blends multiple ride systems, massive physical sets, screen-based moments, and a cinematic narrative that puts you face-to-face with the Resistance and the First Order. From the moment you’re captured by a Star Destroyer to your escape through a hangar filled with life-size AT-AT walkers, every moment feels like you’ve stepped inside a Star Wars film.

As Theme Park Insider readers put it: “On its best day, there isn’t an attraction on the planet that can touch RotR.”

This Year’s Competition Was the Closest Yet

While Rise of the Resistance has won every year since 2020, this year’s battle was tighter than ever. Universal Orlando’s Monsters Unchained: The Frankenstein Experiment—which won Best New Attraction for 2026—finished in second place, giving Rise its closest competition yet.

The top five finishers were:

1. Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance

2. Universal Orlando’s Monsters Unchained: The Frankenstein Experiment

3. Avatar–Flight of Passage

4. Jurassic World VelociCoaster

5. The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man

Despite the strong competition, Rise of the Resistance proved once again that when everything is working perfectly, it’s in a league of its own.

Disneyland’s Dominance in the 2026 Awards

Rise of the Resistance wasn’t the only Disney winner. Disneyland itself took home the award for the world’s Best Theme Park, with an incredible nine attractions placing in the readers’ top 50 worldwide—more than any other park.

It’s a reminder that while new attractions continue to push the boundaries of what’s possible in theme parks, Rise of the Resistance set a new standard in 2020 that no one has been able to top.

What’s Next for Rise of the Resistance?

If you’re planning to experience Rise of the Resistance at Disneyland, act fast. The attraction is scheduled for refurbishment beginning January 20, with no announced end date. Disney’s Hollywood Studios’ version remains open without any scheduled closures.

For now, Rise of the Resistance remains the reigning champion—and after six straight years at the top, it’s clear that this is one throne that won’t be easily taken.