My guess is a choice of costumes. Maybe a simple Jedi Robe is hanging in the closet when you check in. And is yours to keep if you want ($150 added to your bill). There will probably be a costume shop where you can get "Specialty" costumes like stormtroopers for crazy money.The costume part is what has me scratching my head. I get everything else, but what I just don't get, is it something you try on there and get what works, do I have to pre select my sizes before arrival, are they being reused or do I get to keep them as souvenirs, what about "guests of certain body dimensions" am I supposed to wear these when I'm in the park (so the streetmosphere cast treats me different, and some guests know I dropped a ton of money on a special experience) ? Lots of questions, it seems like that one aspect of the immersion could easily become a logistical nightmare.....
The opposite is in effect for GE as you will have the option be involved or not.
I would guess this hotel would be similiar to how a cruise works...probably a max of 2 nights with set check in and check out for the entire resort (missions start and end as a group). I doubt you would have the ability to visit other parks outside of the immersive environment. I think this would be 100% Star Wars ALL the time. Once complete...you move to another resort and enjoy the rest of your vacation. If I was paying thousands of dollars to stay in the Star Wars universe the LAST thing I would want is a bunch of people walking into the lobby with mickey ballons from their day at the Magic Kingdom. My guess is this will be less of a resort and more a purchased inclusive limited engagement vacation package that exists separate (but within) from the average WDW experience. Who knows....I guess we will find out soon enough.
The costume part is what has me scratching my head. I get everything else, but what I just don't get, is it something you try on there and get what works, do I have to pre select my sizes before arrival, are they being reused or do I get to keep them as souvenirs, what about "guests of certain body dimensions" am I supposed to wear these when I'm in the park (so the streetmosphere cast treats me different, and some guests know I dropped a ton of money on a special experience) ? Lots of questions, it seems like that one aspect of the immersion could easily become a logistical nightmare.....
I believe that they will strongly encourage at least wearing the "costume". That way, even if you just sit there drinking $5 coffees, you'ld at least be visually "in theme". And a non-distraction to the other guests.
Right, I forgot about that. So, "Sit there sipping a $55 "Specialty Cocktail in a collectible souvenir Stormtrooper helmet glass" similar tooYou can't drink $5 coffees when its an all-inclusive resort.
I have been reading about the immersive experience of the new SW hotel, and was just wondering if you HAVE to do the immersive part? I would love to experience staying there, but have no interest in being a character or participating in it to that level. I just wonder if others like me, who just want to stay at the SW hotel, are wondering the same thing? Does anyone know if there will be separate packages offered for those who want to be immersed in the hotel, but not the character and story line experience?
Right, I forgot about that. So, "Sit there sipping a $55 "Specialty Cocktail in a collectible souvenir Stormtrooper helmet glass" similar too
this is too bad, since unfortunately people are idiots and will want to come and go and just treat this place like a regular hotel when its not meant to beBut there would be no way to prevent that. It's not a like a cruise ship where you physically can't leave, there is no way they could force people to stay in the hotel the whole time.
During the D23 presentation says "opportunity to dress up in costume".
If it's the "Cruise Line Model", which is what it's reported to be, alcohol is not included in the "all inclusive" price. Or some will include Beer, Wine, and Rum Punch, but a Grey Goose Martini will still be out of pocket.All inclusive means you don't pay for food/drink.
But there would be no way to prevent that. It's not a like a cruise ship where you physically can't leave, there is no way they could force people to stay in the hotel the whole time.
Agreed. There is no way to prevent that from happening but they could make it challenging....they may choose not to offer complimentary transportation from the resort. They would most likely schedule immersive missions and activities that you would want to participate in throughout the resort and Galaxy's Edge since you are paying top dollar. I doubt there would be a lot of free time go out and ride Soarin. I think the key to this is a relatively set schedule and limited timeframe at the resort (check in on Monday and out on Wednesday then move to a more traditional resort to experience the rest of WDW).But there would be no way to prevent that. It's not a like a cruise ship where you physically can't leave, there is no way they could force people to stay in the hotel the whole time.
It's people like you that are why we cant have cool nice new things!!
I doubt disney even has the answers to all this yet. But whats the point of going if your going to just be a boring old fogy and not participate.
this is meant as an exclusive experience for fans that want an inclusive experience. though not sure how they can lock people in yet
maybe they should make the starwars hotel float off shore so that would take away the ability for people to want to leave
It would be awesome to play Darth Vadar and then get to keep the costume. LOLThe costume part is what has me scratching my head. I get everything else, but what I just don't get, is it something you try on there and get what works, do I have to pre select my sizes before arrival, are they being reused or do I get to keep them as souvenirs, what about "guests of certain body dimensions" am I supposed to wear these when I'm in the park (so the streetmosphere cast treats me different, and some guests know I dropped a ton of money on a special experience) ? Lots of questions, it seems like that one aspect of the immersion could easily become a logistical nightmare.....
I wonder if they won't rotate buildings or floors out - Day 1 and 2 you are "in" and days 3+ you are at a "regular" resort - I can't see them discouraging guests from visiting WDW - otherwise why even locate it in Orlando?
If it's like the DCL model though, they will likely offer an up charge which will include alcohol for an extra cost.If it's the "Cruise Line Model", which is what it's reported to be, alcohol is not included in the "all inclusive" price. Or some will include Beer, Wine, and Rum Punch, but a Grey Goose Martini will still be out of pocket.
I just can't imagine that for the price point they're going to force you into activities and things you don't want to do. It's a vacation and can be tailored to your liking.
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