Rise Of The Resistance Inspires Young Innovators

ANAHEIM, CA — Over 1,500 children and their families from Orange County nonprofits were invited to Disneyland Resort to experience the Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance ride before it opened to the public.

On Jan. 16, Girl Scouts, among other nonprofit groups in the southland, were offered a sneak preview of the ride. With maglev design, innovative concepts and groundbreaking construction, the Science, Engineering and Technology minded students got a firsthand look at what it takes to immerse yourself in the world of what's next.

“One of the reasons I love our partnership [with Disneyland Resort] is because we both believe in creating the next generation of problem-solvers and helping youth reach their full potential,” said Cassie McIntyre, director of corporate partnerships at FIRST Robotics.

Students involved in STEM- and STEAM- focused nonprofits attended a panel where five Disney Imagineers who worked on the Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge project discussed the ride, how it was brought to life, and what made it so special to the future of imagineering.

Following the session, where they learned about concept to construction, the children had a chance to experience the attraction firsthand. All stayed to enjoy the rest of the park, following the ride.

“I’ve been studying engineering since I was in sixth grade with robotics, and I’m now building a robot of my own,” said Natalie Cano of Girl Scouts of Orange County. “It really inspires me to become an Imagineer... and maybe build a ride like this one day.”

The ride opened to the general public the following day.

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