Support the Resistance or First Order With New Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance Jobs in the Play Di

Dec 5, 2019
3 min read

Updated: Oct 23, 2021

If you have traveled to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, you may be familiar with the Star Wars: Datapad, a land-wide interactive experience available through the Play Disney Parks mobile app. There are so many ways to explore with the Datapad – and today, I am excited to share details that Disney has announced on two new jobs at Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance!

Opening today, Dec. 5, 2019, at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Florida and Jan. 17, 2020 at Disneyland Park in California, Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance will take you on a harrowing adventure and put you in the middle of a climactic battle between the First Order and the Resistance. With the Star Wars: Datapad, you can choose to support either side by selecting new jobs within the app as you move through the Resistance clearing and towards attraction.

Distress Signal Received: If you choose to help the Resistance you’ll receive a distress signal from Finn, who is undercover on a Star Destroyer near Batuu. You can connect and help him navigate the ship by selecting his path – and you may even free Resistance prisoners, reprogram droids and gather information on what the First Order is up to on the way. Depending on the route you share with Finn, you’ll uncover items and schematics exclusive to this assignment.

Infiltrate Resistance Recruitment: Meanwhile, First Order loyalists entering the Resistance recruit line will be tasked with surveilling and reporting back on the status of Resistance supplies. You will be able to communicate with a First Order officer as you make your way through, and with her instruction you may choose to scan crates, intercept transmissions or even plant tracking devices from the Datapad.

You can look for the new Star Destroyer icon in the Datapad to take on these new jobs.

And while exploring the surrounding area and Black Spire Outpost, you can use your “scanning” tool to discover new items that you can collect or trade with fellow galactic travelers, and don’t forget to use the “hacking,” “tuning” and “translation” tools to explore the land. Perhaps you’ll learn something new from a local droid, intercept some local chatter or learn a galactic language! And for guests looking to take part in more, help Hondo Ohnaka sort cargo during an in-queue game at Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run, or join in “Outpost Control” to show where your loyalties lie. Of course…you could always breakout on their own as a scoundrel.

You will just have to see where your Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge adventure takes you!

Make sure to download the Play Disney Parks app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store before your visit to check out these exciting features and experiences. And during your visit to Walt Disney World Resort or Disneyland Resort, don’t forget there’s even more to explore with the Play Disney Parks app, from in-queue games and Disney trivia, to specially themed Disney Parks playlists through Apple Music®* and playful ride achievements.

Available for iPhone® and smartphones for Android™.

Message, data and roaming rates may apply. Availability subject to handset limitations, and features may vary by handset, service provider or otherwise. Coverage and app stores not available everywhere. Music streaming feature requires an Apple Music subscription. Separate Apple Music terms and conditions apply. Subscription plan renews automatically after trial. If you’re under 18, get your parents’ permission first. Some features require separate theme park admission.

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