Guide to Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser Hotel at Walt Disney World Resort
Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser is a highly-hyped new hotel offering 2-night experiences at Walt Disney World. The themed resort behind Galaxy’s Edge in Hollywood Studios is now open, and this guide covers everything you need to know–including pricing, 2023 reservation info, what’s included, and more! (Updated April 11, 2023.)
We’ve been “aboard” Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser twice now. Once for a preview and once for the inaugural voyage aboard the starship Halcyon, jewel of the Chandrila Star Line. We’ll be honest with you–this is not going to be for everyone, or even most visitors to Walt Disney World. As a threshold matter, you should determine whether this is good fit for your party by reading our spoiler-free Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Review.
The nature of the experience alone will eliminate many families visiting Walt Disney World. Then there’s the cost, which makes it a total non-starter for many others. We paid $6,634.32 for a party of 4–or $1,658.58 per person. For more thoughts on this expensive pricing, see Is Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Worth the High Cost?
On a positive note, Walt Disney World is finally starting special offers on Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser. There are currently two discounts available, with the better being Save 30% Off Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser. However, that’s only for Annual Passholders on select Spring & Summer 2023 voyages.
The other offer is Save Up to $700 on 2-Night Disney World Resort Stays + Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser Voyages. With this discount, you save money on 2-night stays at select resorts when paired with a select Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser voyage through September 30, 2023.
Unfortunately, these deals follow the unprecedented move for Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser to Slash Voyages. Our commentary there essentially expressed frustration that Walt Disney World was not fixing the underlying issue: pricing. This new discount does exactly that, so kudos to Disney for releasing these special offers. Hopefully they aren’t too little or too late.
Before we get ahead of ourselves, we should probably cover the basics of the Star Wars “Hotel” at Walt Disney World. As for what it is (and why the air quotes around hotel), that’s difficult to concisely explain. Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser has an immersive ‘choose-your-own-adventure’ style story layered on top, as well as opportunities for nearly-endless show elements. It’s an unprecedented hospitality and entertainment endeavor, with the end product being awesome or alienating, depending upon your perspective.
Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser is unlike anything Walt Disney World has ever done, an amalgamation of a bunch of different entertainment offerings. It’s not really comparable to a theme park visit or traditional hotel stay. Instead, think of it more like a cruise on land–as the name suggests–with all-inclusive (mostly) food & drinks and comparable programming. Even the cabins are more similar to cruise staterooms, as you can see in our Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Room Review, Photos & Video.
Unlike Disney Cruise Line, the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Resort puts guests in the center of an interactive adventure that they control. Think of this as a hybrid between a live action role playing game and the all-inclusive resort hands-on ‘enrichment through entertainment’ experience.
Disney has tested similar concepts like Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser before, but this is envelope-pushing in terms of its scope and level of immersion. It’s also unlike a traditional hotel. About the only similarity is that it has guest cabins with beds. Many of the amenities and features you’d expect of a normal Walt Disney World resort are not present at Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser.
In fact, comparing Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser side-by-side to a Deluxe Resort reveals that it doesn’t check many of the same boxes. If you want a luxurious experience with a pool, spa, concierge, well-appointed rooms, and more–you’ll be disappointed. Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser has none of those things. It doesn’t even have windows in the guest rooms–it has simulated portals into outer space. Although it’s on land, it’s pretending to be a spaceship, meaning it doesn’t have anything you wouldn’t find on a spaceship.
None of this is to say that Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser is lacking–it just is not what you might expect from a typical Walt Disney World resort at this price point. The focus here is much more on the immersive experience, role-playing, and themed environment. Suffice to say, don’t conflate “expensive” with “luxurious” as this is something different entirely.
With that said, let’s dig into all the details, because there is a ton to know about Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Resort!
Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser Updates
Voyages aboard Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser have now been released through September 2023. Above is a look at November through January 2023. Fewer than half of the departures this holiday season are sold out, which is the busiest time of year at Walt Disney World.
Worse yet, there isn’t a single itinerary that’s sold out in 2023. Keep in mind that people generally book vacations–especially expensive ones like this–about 6 months in advance. Most people aren’t taking multi-thousand dollar vacations on a whim. It’s probably concerning to the company that this new experience with incredibly limited capacity already is not filling up.
With that said, availability fluctuates a lot. Keep in mind that one reservation can be the difference between “sold out” and “available,” meaning that all it takes is one cancellation or even a modification to different dates to go from available to not available.
You really need to call (407-939-1800) for accurate availability if your dates are within the next 3 months. You might find that there are options for dates that look sold out, or that some voyages that appear available are actually gone.
If you’re already looking ahead to doing Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser in Fall 2023, it’s likely those won’t go on sale until sometime in early 2023. As you can see from the availability calendar above, there’s really no rush to make reservations even once they are available.
The “new ship smell” has already worn off the Halcyon, so dates selling out quickly is unlikely to be an issue going forward. If anything, you might benefit by waiting. Walt Disney World is likely going to need to offer discounts sooner rather than later on Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser.
Disney recently has been conducting paid research on guest “perceptions, observations, and attitudes” towards stays on the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser” at Walt Disney World. It’s possible this is either routine feedback or there’s a greater sense of urgency and importance if the company needs to make adjustments to increase bookings.
With only 100 rooms to fill, it is likely concerning to the company that many peak dates this holiday season–and absolutely nothing in 2023–have not yet sold out. It’ll be interesting to follow the availability situation to see how quickly changes are made, or whether discounts are offered.
Even if voyages don’t sell out, it wouldn’t surprise us to see Walt Disney World not offer discounts for Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser until mid-2023.
Releasing special offers within a year of the debut date doesn’t send a good message to investors and company analysts about the success of this costly investment. Disney may also want to maintain the appearance of a premium product–with commensurate pricing–to consumers. Discounting sets a precedent, and one that’s difficult to undo.
When you do call to make your reservation, have all contact information (names, ages, etc.) for everyone in your party ready as well as your Disney account email address (if you somehow don’t have one, make it before calling). Also be prepared for lengthy hold times and being transferred a couple of times. Wait times are sometimes multiple hours; on busy days, the call queue closes completely.
While we’ve found the reps booking Galactic Starcruiser to be knowledgeable and experienced, they’re also very “careful” with information. For example, they won’t simply tell you which dates are cheapest or offer pricing info certain suites–you have to provide specific dates and info, and then they’ll give you a quote for those dates–and only those dates. It can be a bit tedious.
If you don’t want to hassle with it yourself, we highly recommend requesting a free/no obligation quote from an Authorized Disney Vacation Planner and having them deal with the headaches so you don’t have to. That travel agency, and presumably most others, have dedicated planners that are already experienced in booking Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser who will be happy to assist you with the process, help you choose the most economical dates, best add-ons, and so forth.
Just keep in mind that options, especially the Galaxy Class Suite, Grand Captain Suite, and Captain’s Table, are limited and might not match the calendar above. In the last few months, availability has fluctuated wildly. Using an Authorized Disney Vacation Planner is definitely the way to go when booking Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser–it’s easier and they can monitor for availability and deal with calling in to manage the reservation since nothing can be done online (and there are always wait times on the phone).
We’ve completed our first voyage on Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser, paying full price for the expensive experience. (Well, we shared the room with 2 other adults, so technically we paid half price–but the point is that there was no discount!) We’ll have comprehensive reviews and coverage of the actual experience for paying guests in the coming weeks, so stay tuned.
With that update out of the way, here’s everything else we know about Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Resort…
Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser Experience Details
Prior to their departure, guests preparing for their voyages aboard the Halcyon are encouraged to purchase Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser costumes sold exclusively on shopDisney.com. Options range from $70 to $150 for adults and $60 to $100 for kids. Each seemingly serves a different purpose, so I guess you’ll “need” to buy multiple wardrobe changes to avoid any intergalactic faux pas or style mistakes.
ShopDisney’s merchandise is available for purchase exclusively by guests with a qualifying Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser reservation. Eligible guests are eligible to buy these outfits on shopDisney.com up to 60 days prior to their Galactic Starcruiser reservation check-in date and up to 30 days after their check-out date. In order to complete the transaction, the email address used to sign into shopDisney must also be linked to your Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser reservation.
Following that and all other pre-departure preparations, the actual adventure begins when guests arrive at the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Terminal at Walt Disney World and check in for their two-night experience. Guests then enter a Launch Pod for transport into space. Through windows, they’ll see themselves leave Florida behind, jumping into hyperspace and drawing closer to the Halcyon, which is the starcruiser they’ll call home for the next two nights.
When the Launch Pod docks with the Halcyon and the airlock opens, guests step into the ship’s main deck Atrium to begin their journey through a galaxy far, far away. A visit aboard the Halcyon becomes a multi-day story that interweaves with members of the crew, other passengers, familiar Star Wars characters, and an excursion to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
While staying aboard the Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser, guests interact with an eclectic group of characters both familiar and new. This includes the Halcyon’s strong and charismatic captain, a plucky ship’s mechanic, and a galactic superstar who can captivate an entire room with the crook of one jewel-encrusted purple Twi’lek finger.
This singing sensation is a featured performer during one of the dining experiences inside the Crown of Corellia Dining Room. The enticing supper club’s name is an homage to Corellia, the planet known galaxy-wide for its shipyards that gave us not only the Halcyon starcruiser, but also the Millennium Falcon. The dining room is a bright and welcoming hall that serves breakfast and lunch to passengers before transitioning each evening into a lavish multi-course menu of both otherworldly and familiar origins.
During their all-immersive experience aboard the Halcyon, guests are invited to delve deeper into their personal adventures by participating in onboard activities, interacting with characters, crew, other passengers they meet, and becoming part of the action.
Some of these activities include wielding a lightsaber and facing off against a training remote, visiting the starcruiser’s Bridge to learn about ship systems and how to operate them, and operating the starcruiser’s navigation and defense systems–skills that come in handy during a journey through this adventure-filled galaxy.
Guests are able to explore the Halcyon and discover hidden spaces deep in the mechanics of the ship–like the Engineering Room, which is perfect for uncovering secrets or holding secret meetings. Another interesting spot is the Sublight Lounge, where guests of all ages can enjoy libations and games in a stylish setting.
On the outside, the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Resort looks like an industrial bunker, and not an actual starship. When you enter the hotel, you’ll only be seeing the terminal and Launch Pod, not the Halcyon itself. Any representations of the Halcyon from inside the hotel are simulated. The exterior of the hotel and surrounding area is incredibly unimpressive and industrial.
Additionally, there are very few guest rooms in the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Resort–only 100 rooms total. That should make for an intimate (and in-demand) experience as compared to other resorts at Walt Disney World, many of which have well over 1,000 rooms.
The Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Resort is physically located backstage behind Disney’s Hollywood Studios near Cast Member parking and the show buildings for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. However, every window in the Halcyon, including those in each guest cabin, has a view into outer space, with ever-changing vistas as the ship progresses from place to place.
Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Resort is not open for the general public to visit. This is unlike any other hotel at Walt Disney World, and even the DCL comparison doesn’t do it full justice. A docked ship that would have amenities and facilities that overlap with a standard hotel, but this won’t have things like a pool, spa, tennis courts, or literally any outdoor recreation options.
The Galactic Starcruiser is more like a long-form, multi-part attraction or on-board cruise excursion. Think of it along those lines–it’s an immersive experience…that’s so long it offers a place to sleep, too.
To give you an idea of what to expect, here’s a sample itinerary for Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser:
With some basics about the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Resort out of the way, let’s cover other questions about the Star Wars hotel that we’ve been receiving from readers…
What’s Included
Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser vacation packages include:
- 2-night stay in a cabin or suite
- Ongoing, immersive and interactive entertainment, where choices determine your experience
- Food and beverages on the starcruiser (excluding alcoholic and specialty beverages) and a quick-service meal at Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo or other select locations at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
- Admission to Disney’s Hollywood Studios for your planetary excursion to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
- Valet parking
- Exclusive Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser MagicBand
Pricing
Walt Disney World has released sample pricing for Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Resort. Above is a look at rates for departures on weeknights in the fall off-season.
A few things to note here. First, this is the off-season at Walt Disney World and it’s when rack rates at all hotels are at their lowest levels of the year. For example, Grand Floridian rooms start at $742 per night for those same dates but jump to over $850 per night for many dates in October.
Suffice to say, pricing for weekends or more popular travel dates could end up being considerably more expensive. With that said, we’re honestly surprised by how “low” the prices are for Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser.
Obviously, this experience is not cheap. To the contrary, it is very, very expensive. Total voyage costs of ~$5,000 to $6,000 for off-season weekdays is a ton of money and suggests peak dates are thousands of dollars more expensive.
However, that’s still less money than we anticipated (a prior version of this post predicted costs of around $3,000 per person). Some dates could end up being on the more expensive end of that spectrum, but the starting prices–and costs for families of 4 are a pleasant surprise. Again, it’s still an exorbitant sum of money…just less exorbitant than the outrageous numbers we were bracing ourselves for.
We’re sure many–if not most–of you will disagree with this. Perhaps it’s all about expectations. We expected this to be astronomically priced given what the experience entails, its all-inclusive nature, and how Disney prices both its luxury resorts and cruises. Others might’ve had different expectations than us. No matter how you slice this, it’s expensive. But it could’ve been worse.
Another thing to consider here is that the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Resort is essentially an all-inclusive boutique hotel plus an interactive live entertainment experience. It’s labor intensive but does not have many rooms, meaning that the price-points here are high.
Scarcity is also a huge factor. Some have derided this as a hotel or experience for the top 1%, but that’s actually not accurate. On any given day, less than .01% of the guests at Walt Disney World will be staying at Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Resort. This isn’t to say it’ll only appeal to the wealthy…just that an infinitesimally small number of Walt Disney World’s overall guest population will be staying here.
There are a lot of diehard Star Wars and Disney fans with large amounts of disposable income. Look no further than the prices Savi’s Workshop for Handbuilt Lightsabers is able to charge for that experience due to its incredibly limited capacity. This resort is similar to that, but with a more elaborate and involved experience.
Reservations & How to Book?
Reservations for Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Resort can be booked by calling (407) 939-1800 to confirm availability and book your voyage. Again, reservations cannot be made online. The only way to bypass long wait times on the phone is by contacting an Authorized Disney Vacation Planner and having them reserve your vacation package for you–that’ll save you time and work, as they’ll do your planning.
If the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Resort is something that interests you, we’d highly recommend booking it sooner rather than later. This is for a couple of reasons. First, prices are likely to go up–Disney rarely decreases prices. The ‘sample pricing’ graphic you see below is likely the cheapest Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser will ever be.
Second, this is an ambitious and envelope-pushing idea, and is currently in a state of ‘pure & pristine’ Imagineering. Over time, compromises and changes are likely to be made in service of operational realities, changing demographics, and guest feedback.
Third, if for some reason this concept does not work and Disney is “forced” to decrease prices to attract more guests…more of the aforementioned compromises will be made to preserve the company’s margins on the Galactic Starcruiser. Cuts will be made to entertainment or dining (charging extra for food & beverage is an obvious way to cut the up-front price while increasing overall revenue).
This is all speculation on my part. However, this is a truly unprecedented project for Walt Disney World, and iteration is likely to continue based upon guest feedback and behavior patterns. This will likely begin as a thematically ambitious experience with structured live action roleplaying plus minimal real world intrusions. It’ll likely be aimed at the hardcore Star Wars fans who want something incredibly immersive and all-encompassing. And that’s largely who it’ll attract at first–Star Wars zealots and other hardcore fans who save or splurge on this.
What the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Resort evolves into depends in large part upon both the effectiveness of Disney’s messaging and potential guests actually listening to marketing. Walt Disney World is already stressing that this is not a typical hotel stay, but that doesn’t mean people will hear or comprehend that.
Ultimately, it’s possible that Imagineering will fine-tune the offerings aboard the starship Halcyon, and it’ll age like a fine wine. This could mean new storylines, seasonal events, added characters, and who knows what else. We were surprised to find the experience firing on all cylinders during the inaugural voyage, and were surprised by how well it appealed to guests of all ages and even mainstream audiences. There’s a lot of potential here.
With that said, it’s also possible that the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Resort experience will be diluted after its first year or so (this is what we predicted prior to opening). The primary demographic could shift from hardcore fans making a big splurge to affluent guests wanting their first visit to Walt Disney World to consist of the very best of everything–basically, rich parents with kids who enjoy Star Wars. The latter group is far less interested in thematic and storytelling integrity, and more so in exclusivity and luxurious experiences. Over time, Imagineering will iterate on the concept so it comports with guest feedback and expectations.
Still have unanswered questions about the attraction? Read our Ride Guide & FAQ for Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, which covers everything you need to know. If you’re planning on visiting the new land, you’ll also want to read our Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Guide. It’s a good primer for this huge addition. As for planning the rest of your trip, we have a thorough Walt Disney World Planning Guide.
YOUR THOUGHTS
What do you think about the addition of a boutique Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Resort to Walt Disney World? Will you be booking this? If not, what’s your maximum per person price-point for this experience? Would you prefer a more conventional hotel stay at a Star Wars-themed or decorated hotel? Do you agree or disagree with our advice and assessments? Any questions we can help you answer? Hearing your feedback–even when you disagree with us–is both interesting to us and helpful to other readers, so please share your thoughts below in the comments!
I am so sad that this experience is likely to be so expensive! I totally understand it, now that I know what’s involved, but I’ve been planning for months to include it in a trip that I hope to make to Disney in 2021. My best friend and I were born one day apart in 1971, so we’ll be turning 50 years old the same year as Disney World! We are planning a trip to WDW that October, and I had hoped we could do the Galactic Starcruiser as part of our stay, since she’s a huge Star Wars fan. I was planning to treat her and her husband to the trip… but if it’s going to cost us each $3000+ then that’s going to put a major strain on the budget. 🙁 But if it’s open in time for our trip, I’m gonna do everything I can to make it happen! I really think they should let people born in 1971 stay for a deeply discounted price, don’t you??? LOL Fingers crossed!
What a unique experience this will be! I have no interest in going but it’s fun to read about and the comments from the Star Wars diehard fans who are really excited about it make me smile.:)
I still don’t know how this can possibly operate as planned even if we manage to get COVID under control. How many people are going to want to spend two days in a windowless show building with 100 other families and cast members with only a brief jaunt to Galaxy’s Edge for outside activities, especially at such a high cost? Not to mention the time, since it seems like those staying at the Star Wars hotel aren’t really supposed to go to the parks beyond Galaxy’s Edge during the 2 day experience. It seems more like an add-on to a traditional WDW vacation than a standard resort.
I think it would have been a smash pre-COVID, but that assumed the exclusivity and innovation of the experience would be enough to attract wealthy visitors that otherwise aren’t huge Star Wars fans. Now, that you add being trapped in a show building with strangers for two days I wonder how much of that group might decide it’s not worth it.
I think many people would still like to do this, myself included. But it is a good question. I think they will have enough people for this exclusive experience based on if the time when they open to guests is in line with COVID rates going way down and also based on the price point. It will obviously be high but may be lower than originally planned due to the current economy.
“How many people are going to want to spend two days in a windowless show building “
You just described every hotel in Las Vegas. 😉
This new Star Wars hotel is a bad idea. I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve visited WDW and I have no interest in ever staying at this hotel. It pains me to say this but, memo to Disney execs: the last three Star Wars movies were so bad that they have ruined the value of creating immersive experiences based on this property. Ask any 15 year old boy if they care about Star Wars – they don’t. That is due to they way Disney has mishandled the property.
You sound like a bitter Star Wars “diehard fan”; some of the highest grossing movies of all time. Give it a rest
Your view point is valid for you but not for others. Star Wars as a franchise is still incredibly popular. I do hope that when this hotel is finished that you don’t have to be a die hard fan to have fun and enjoy yourself. But no need to talk in such absolutes.
Ask any 50-year-old fan with disposable income. We’ve been LARPing for decades and we are already planning scenarios depending on what they do. I’ve dreamed about this since 1977. Bring it on! We’re ready to deposit the minute reservationx open, we have the funds waiting.
David, you don’t speak for the majority of us Star Wars fans. Just because you don’t like female leads in Star Wars doesn’t make SW movies bad.
Thinking on this from a Disney perspective (ie ‘how can we make money’) I took the continued work in this hotel to be a way to burst their income in 2020 by offering future stays at the Halcyon. If they get it done and know it’s done and ready, then they could offer some future date with more certainty (like summer or fall of 2021 when there will supposedly be a vaccine.) My own anticipation for this hotel hasn’t diminished in the slightest, and I doubt that I am the only one…and I would be more than willing to pay now for a guarantee to board next year. Though I also hope this isn’t true, because my willingness to pay now is offset by my ability to pay right now. Need to do some fast saving…
If I was in charge of WDW, not sure I would be sinking so much time and money into a project that is only going to effect .001% of the people visiting the parks in a day. I think with the uncertainties I would be devoting that time, effort and money to things that would increase the demand and experience to the overall Disney experience.
If I were the CEO of Disney Parks, with my priority being WDW, I would prioritize getting new ride construction completed as quickly as possible as my first objective. Next, I would see what, if anything needs doing construction-wise at any resorts that will be closed for the foreseeable future, said construction to be able to completed by the time of planned re-openings.
After that, getting this completed. It’s so far along that it makes no sense to abandon it. Get it finished, get everything installed and depending on the way things are going, mothball it, or open it. This is a resort that has a lot of flexibility built into it: Because it’s so small, 100 rooms, it can be opened on a seasonal basis if need be. Or instead of constantly “cruising”, have it cruise once or twice a week. That’s clearly not the goal, but it’s a possibility if the demand isn’t there for a variety of reasons.
Vaccines are supposed to be coming on line in the next few months (as of this date, clinical trials might uncover a need for a delay). So, if this opens by the end of 2021, or spring of 2022, the virus could well be a thing of the past, or reduced to no more of a concern than the flu. I’d expect WDW’s hotel priorities will be to get the existing resorts all back on line before opening this resort.
Right now, the economic variables are likely to be more important than the virus, due to this likely being a year+ from opening. I could see this being used as a paid tour prior to its opening, something I felt they might be able to do between “cruises” when we were talking about this when the world was normal. They could use that to drum up future business. There’s a lot more people who’d be willing to pay for this type of extra expense than who’d pay for the “cruise”. But I would look for this to not open until the economy will support it, so my guess is also 2022.
I think it is very likely that what was once a “spare no expense, top-of-the-line” project for Disney will sadly now experience severe cost-cutting measures that will strip the quality of the experience to a shadow of its former design. Even when Disney was rolling in cash, was making all kinds of little cost-saving cuts, which Tom has reported on here (RIP Muppets Great Moments in American History). Disney cannot possibly complete the original vision for this project when it has been bleeding Money in its parks segment to an unprecedented extent.
I really hope this gets to open to the level of immersion planned. I would rather they hold off until the market can support it than cut out the ambition to make it cheaper/able to open sooner.
I think the Star Wars resort will be an interesting place to stay, but Disney continues to price resorts so that average people can’t afford it.
It’s Disney. I’m assuming the rooms will be up to code, and that they’ve thought about evacuation options. Would I love to hear about a super high-tech air purifying/de-virus system? Yes! (There’s still time to make adjustments, Disney.)
I would absolutely take my kids here in three or four years. They’d have a blast, literally and figuratively.
I think you’ve got the pricing figured out (driving concept and philosophy, not numbers). It’s going to be expensive…it has to be with only about 100 rooms and guests cycling on a 2 day basis. I expect to see this property excluded from discounts and packages for the foreseeable future. Likewise, this hotel won’t be open to the public during the “cruise”, though I could see a window that opens every 2 days for there to be a tour. Naturally, Disney would never charge anyone extra money for such a 2-3 hour event…haha. But I think this is something more likely to happen down the line, not soon after opening.
Also down the line: Amenties. An outdoor Star Wars themed pool and recreation area might be future possibility. Just like cruise ships have shore excursions, they could mimic the same philosophy for this. But that’s something for much further down the line, if ever. Or it could build a show building and put it in there, having it being part of the ship, having the ship having been “upgraded”.
These are the kind of things that we might not see for a long time, as they’d be heavily guest driven, and need to be a factor in keeping the “ship” full of expensive paying guests.
Not at just any price. We are very much the die-hard fans a family of 4 equally so. However price is important coming from the Midwest very conservative. Very excited about this but still money is a fracture.
It makes a difference if the say 3000. per person covers the two day stay. If includes food what all is included at this huge price. Will be watching developing news closely
Dee Dee, from what I understand, the price is to be all inclusive: room, food, entertainment and etc…oh and oh yes a trip to Batuu. Rides included? I’m hoping so. Like you. I am also from the mid west – dead center Illinois. When we heard this was just a sparkle of a dream we started a Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser fund. We are financially ready to go. Our vacation time is saved up. So come on Disney and finish the job – but do it well…..you have yet another following °O°
I hope the price deters families with kids.
As much as this hotel seems so much fun and immersive! In my opinion i think its not worth the money! I would rather stay at a hotel thats themed like star wars! But with a lot more to offer! I think that this idea will be over priced! I love star wars but not at the prices thy will offer for this! And i would like to be able to stay longer too! Its seems like a good idea on Disney’s part! But not for me!
Wow! You really like to end your sentences with exclamation points!
That’s funny, I thought the same☺ï¸
I didn’t realize I had some claustrophic thoughts until I read this post. The hotel rooms won’t have any windows. I get that because it would break the illusion, but what if there is an emergency (ie., fire?). Will there be only 1 egress (1 exit)? You can only get in and out through your hotel door?
It’ll probably be treated like their Cruise Liners with mandatory evacuation drill that design to look like you’re headed for escape pods.
How would a lack of windows be any different than being on the 10th floor of a hotel where ladders cant reach?
I see your point, but whenever I’ve stayed at Disney World, I’ve always been on either the bottom floor or the second floor.
The Concept is amazing and I know it will be well received. I am a little concerned with a building for lodging that does not have any physical windows for safety reasons. Will each room have an egress of some sort for evacuations? I realize that the plan is for 100 rooms or less however it is just a question I have about preparedness.
I wrote my comment with the same question before reading yours. I had the same thoughts & concerns.
They can’t even build it if it doesn’t meet safety codes.
One thing I noticed continually in the concept art is the guests’ attire – everything worn is something that could be worn in a movie setting. Do you think they will have special wear for guests? Wouldn’t that have to be included in the experience and price as seeing people in regular street wear would break the illusion. (For some reason, bowling shoes, hospital gowns and men’s backup dinner jackets come to mind.) I also wonder if direct tour guide access to Smugglers Run and ROTR is included without a wait. If the pricing iturns out as you suggest, direct access should be included with perhaps a special entrance to both rides, to once again not spoil the illusion. Also, the tour guide could be a Wookiee.
Having just visited Galaxy’s Edge for the first time, I would hope that the excursions to the land from the hotel would occur before/after regular guest hours. One of the biggest immersion-breakers is all the guests in Mickey ears and princess dresses.
Totally agree that after not long this will get watered down. Just like the other interactive Disney role playing experiences from Legends of Frontierland to Adventurers Club, guests are going to ruin it. Even the guests who love it will ruin it. It’s inevitable.
I get the idea of a cruise ship in Star Wars but isn’t the whole point of a hyperdrive that you can get to basically anywhere in the universe almost instantaneously. I know that’s mostly so they don’t have to make the movies 30 years long but once you have built that into your universe and even crappy freighters like the Millenium Falcon have it, the idea of days long cruise ship travel becomes moot. The current cruise ship model is basically, maximize days in port and nights at sea. It’s basically a hotel that leaves one port, serves dinner and goes to bed, and wakes up and serves breakfast in the next port with occasionally a long ride home. Make the time necessary to get from one end of the universe to another an hour or so and you have no need for cabins and beds.
Hyperdrive isn’t teleportation, each hyperdrive engine has a different speed.
The magic of movie editing cut out the boring parts of the trips, making them seem shorter than in universe travel times.
Dee Dee, from what I understand, the price is to be all inclusive: room, food, entertainment and etc…oh and oh yes a trip to Batuu. Rides included? I’m hoping so. Like you. I am also from the mid west – dead center Illinois. When we heard this was just a sparkle of a dream we started a Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser fund. We are financially ready to go. Our vacation time is saved up. So come on Disney and finish the job – but do it well…..you have yet another following °O°
Considering all the effort that went into developing the food for Galaxy’s Edge it is a safe assumption that they will theme the food here. Also, similar to other cruises, I assume the food will be included – any information on either thought?
Finally where is there information on booking if anyone is interested?
Here’s the link to the Disney Star Cruiser site. No booking information yet, but there is a place to sign up for email alerts.
https://tinyurl.com/w8ffjj2
Thanks!