Bright Suns Linda,
Thanks for stopping by planDisney with your question. It looks like you'll be traveling to
Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge in Disney's Hollywood Studios very soon!
As you probably know,
Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance is an extremely popular attraction. Access to Lightning Lanes for this experience is only available through an
Individual Lightning Lane purchase, which means each guest pays a set amount to be able to bypass the standby line for the attraction. Guests staying at a Walt Disney World Resort can begin making those purchases at 7:00 AM. If you are not staying at a Disney Resort Hotel, you can purchase your Individual Lightning Lane when Disney's Hollywood Studio opens for the day (typically 9:00 AM, but
check the park hours for the day you are visiting).
I have to warn you that Individual Lightning Lanes for this attraction often sell out quickly; it may not be available by 9:00 AM. You'll be able to check the availability on the Tip Board in your
My Disney Experience app. I would do that periodically beginning at around 8:45 AM, and be ready to purchase right at 9:00 AM. Also, you may want to send the rest of your party to the standby line for that attraction as soon as you enter the gates. That way, if other guests get the reservations before you, you'll still have a spot in the standby line. If you are able to successfully book a Lightning Lane, they can just hop out of the line.
If experiencing Rise of the Resistance is on your "must do, no matter what" list, you may want to prepare yourself for standing in a long line. I know it's not ideal, but if you purchase Genie+, you can save time by booking Lightning Lanes to other attractions. Your first Genie+ selection can be booked at 7:00 AM, regardless of where you are staying.
Hope this helps. May the Force be with you!
Diane