Star Wars fans really were excited when Disney World announced an exclusive Star Wars hotel. This experience was too costly for most people, and they took the final voyage in late September 2023. Find out the new plan for this deserted space.
Failed Project
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 are the heroes of their own adventures in an experience that surrounds guests in Star Wars storytelling 24 hours a day! The 2-day experience costs $6,000 for a typical family of four.
Unfortunately, this high price tag made this experience unattainable for many Disney guests. After being open only slightly over a year, the Galactic Starcruiser completed its final voyage on September 30, 2023.
New Plan
Many have hoped that this space may be used as a character-themed meal in Galaxy’s Edge, and we were hopeful when permits were filed back in January 2024. Now, new rumors hint that this space will be used, but not by guests.
The Wrap reported that according to several sources, the Galactic Starcruiser will become office space for Walt Disney Imagineering. At this time, Walt Disney World has several major projects underway.
At Disney Animal Kingdom, a brand new Tropical Americas land, Monster Inc Land will be coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and at Magic Kingdom, a new Villains Land and Cars attraction will be coming soon.
Disney Imagineering
Imagineers are the creative force behind Disney Parks around the world. From restaurants and attractions to entire hotels, they work very hard to bring the magic to us.
The Galactic Starcruiser will become an office space for Walt Disney Imagineering.
This group was first created by Walt Disney in 1952. In the 72 years Imagineering has been around, we have gotten cutting-edge technology like Stuntronics trackless attractions. Be sure to check out what new technology is on the horizon HERE.
What do you think of this new use for the abandoned Galactic Starcruiser? Do you hope a guest experience will eventually come to this space? Share your thoughts with us, and share this news with your Disney pals.
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Shana
Friday 31st of January 2025
Such a missed opportunity! During the pandemic we didn't travel at all and were able to save up so that my son and I could actually stay at the Starcruiser. We had a fantastic time! We made amazing memories and just had so much fun together that we were trying to figure out how we could go again! We had high hopes that they would convert it to a themed hotel so that we could at least get another night in such a cool experience....pretty sad to hear that won't be a possibility!
Joanne Majewski
Thursday 30th of January 2025
They could have just made it a regular themed hotel without the immersive experience. It still would have been pricey, but it probably would have been fully booked for years.
CJ
Thursday 30th of January 2025
I'm shocked it's not going to be a deluxe resort. While it wouldn't bring in the same $$, I think many families would spring for a night or two there and possibly even pay extra for some of the experiences. Many families would book meals or experiences there as well. Bundling it as a 2 day all inclusive was just too high of a price tag, but a family booking a night for 1k and then choosing to add on a $300 meal and a $300 experience, then buying $100 costumes for 4 people you're not too far off the "cruise" price tag but it doesn't feel so different than booking meals, experiences and BBB etc. so they're more willing to pay it. They don't ask us though LOL.
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