New: Another Special Experience closing at Walt Disney World

This special experience will now close for several days. Find out how long this may affect guests.

Hurricane Ian

Recently, we began covering Tropical Storm Ian and its potential impact on Disney World. It is expected to intensify into a Major Hurricane (Category 3 or stronger) as it approaches Florida.

Right now, Florida is projected to be hit by Wednesday with hurricane-force winds and heavy rainfall. Disney issued a statement late Saturday night that they are operating under normal conditions. You can read that full statement HERE. Earlier we shared that Fort Wilderness issued a warning to guests with current reservations. Check this out HERE.

In preparation for Hurricane Ian, Walt Disney World no longer offers resort availability. Check out the affected dates HERE. Select Disney Resorts will be closed starting this Wednesday. While select special experiences are also canceled this week. Check out all of these details HERE.

New Experience Now Closing

Chewbacca leads passengers through the Halcyon starcruiser Engineering Room in Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Matt Stroshane, photographer)

The 2-day galactic experience opened to guests on March 1, 2022, after months and months of anticipation. Disney gives guests an immersive vacation including a two-night, cruise-style itinerary.

Guests will become the hero of their adventure in an experience that surrounds guests in Star Wars storytelling 24 hours a day! This immersive experience is one that Star Wars fans dream about. However, a new closure will affect travel plans for many guests.

Walt Disney World has now canceled the next two voyages aboard Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser. The Galactic Starcruiser is officially closed today and will remain closed until September 30th. Normal voyages are tentatively set to resume on October 1st.

The Galactic Starcruiser is officially closed today and will remain closed until September 30th. Normal voyages are tentatively set to resume on October 1st.

Even more cancellations and closures are expected in the coming days. At this time, Walt Disney World Resort Cast Members are hard at work making preparations for Hurricane Ian.

We pray for all guests visiting Walt Disney World and those living in the path of Hurricane Ian.

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