News Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser coming to Walt Disney World 2021

[Movielover]

DVC resorts have microwaves in their rooms as standard, just saying.

You’re painting in very broad strokes with all your points.

But why would you need to bring in food for this? When I bring food requiring a microwave to a hotel its because I'm cutting out paying for a meal, but here all of your meals are included. Having a Microwave in the room is pointless!

 

[larryz]

Would this have been better 'staffed' if it were hanging off of DL/DCA than it'll be in Orlando is a valid question.

I don't think that's even a question

Plus, imagine the options for drop-ins by the original actors!!!

 

[larryz]

For the most part all the discussions about "who's gonna pay to go to this" gets centered around die hard Star Wars fans that will sell their a kidney to pretend to be on a spaceship.

FTFY.

Just a reminder -- most people have two kidneys, so selling one of them to experience Galactic Starcruiser is certainly not out of the question.

And even tho' it's technically illegal to do so in the USA, I imagine there are a lot of people on the kidney transplant waiting list who might applaud this line of thinking, because every kidney transplanted into someone ahead of them moves them further up the list.

 

[Archie123]

I think the challenge for this thing is going to be the disconnect between what the price point implies you'll get, and what the experience actually gives. For the most part all the discussions about "who's gonna pay to go to this" gets centered around die hard Star Wars fans that will sell their kidney to pretend to be on a spaceship. To a certain extent I'm sure those people exist, but for the most part (especially in the first year or so, before "normal" people have a chance to really save up) most of the attendees are going to be wealthy vacationers that are okay with dropping thousands of dollars on an exciting "exclusive" experience. These are sort of people that would fly to another country and stay in luxury accommodations for weeks, but on the flip side they probably only have a passing interest in Star Wars. These people would mostly end up on the Starcruiser not because they just love Star Wars more than anything else, but because it's the cool new thing that not everyone gets to see.

So the problem is going to be that you'll have all these guests, who are used to paying thousands upon thousands of dollars for a hotel room and will come onto the Starcruiser with an expectation of what they feel like they "deserve" for that price, because they're used to paying it and getting the VIP treatment. Instead, in this case, they'll apparently get a not so great bed, no coffee machine, no microwave, no pool, and you get shuffled around doing gimmicky activities like model ship building and Sabacc for most of the two days. These are not people who are going to love being immersed in the Star Wars world for its own sake, they're going to be thinking the whole time "hey where the heck did my $6,000 even get spent on?"

And sure, you can turn around and tell those people "well it's you're fault for having the wrong expectations!" but whether it's fair or not, that still may very well be the opinion they walk away with. And if the perception spreads that this hotel is not worth the money, all you have left is die hard Star Wars ST fans, who are not as reliable of a market because it would be a years long investment for most of them just to afford it even once. So if Disney loses the core of "big spenders" because of a perception that its a waste of money, this thing could go downhill very very quickly.

Hey how was your stay there since you already know people will be so disappointed with their experience.

It's like people just want to hear themselves talk...uh type.

 

[nickys]

But why would you need to bring in food for this? When I bring food requiring a microwave to a hotel its because I'm cutting out paying for a meal, but here all of your meals are included. Having a Microwave in the room is pointless!

I agree you probably wouldn’t. Although we don’t know if there’s unlimited food options 24/7.

But you implied the type of guest doing this would never use a microwave because they’d order room service. Making assumptions about the clientele for the StarCruiser. I was simply pointing out that I believe your assumptions are wrong.

 

[Movielover]

But you implied the type of guest doing this would never use a microwave because they’d order room service. Making assumptions about the clientele for the StarCruiser. I was simply pointing out that I believe your assumptions are wrong.

Much like the assumptions that people will go to this and only want to swim in a pool or that they need a coffee machine and microwave next to their bed to be able to survive 2 nights? The amount of assumptions made about this experience on here is crazy.

 

[Disstevefan1]

I think the challenge for this thing is going to be the disconnect between what the price point implies you'll get, and what the experience actually gives. For the most part all the discussions about "who's gonna pay to go to this" gets centered around die hard Star Wars fans that will sell their kidney to pretend to be on a spaceship. To a certain extent I'm sure those people exist, but for the most part (especially in the first year or so, before "normal" people have a chance to really save up) most of the attendees are going to be wealthy vacationers that are okay with dropping thousands of dollars on an exciting "exclusive" experience. These are sort of people that would fly to another country and stay in luxury accommodations for weeks, but on the flip side they probably only have a passing interest in Star Wars. These people would mostly end up on the Starcruiser not because they just love Star Wars more than anything else, but because it's the cool new thing that not everyone gets to see.

So the problem is going to be that you'll have all these guests, who are used to paying thousands upon thousands of dollars for a hotel room and will come onto the Starcruiser with an expectation of what they feel like they "deserve" for that price, because they're used to paying it and getting the VIP treatment. Instead, in this case, they'll apparently get a not so great bed, no coffee machine, no microwave, no pool, and you get shuffled around doing gimmicky activities like model ship building and Sabacc for most of the two days. These are not people who are going to love being immersed in the Star Wars world for its own sake, they're going to be thinking the whole time "hey where the heck did my $6,000 even get spent on?"

And sure, you can turn around and tell those people "well it's you're fault for having the wrong expectations!" but whether it's fair or not, that still may very well be the opinion they walk away with. And if the perception spreads that this hotel is not worth the money, all you have left is die hard Star Wars ST fans, who are not as reliable of a market because it would be a years long investment for most of them just to afford it even once. So if Disney loses the core of "big spenders" because of a perception that its a waste of money, this thing could go downhill very very quickly.

All good points in your speculations.

We are all speculating if the Starcruiser will "fly" or not. It will be interesting to watch from the sidelines.

Guest experience aside, in my opinion, as I stated in other posts, the future of the Starcruiser will depend on if Disney makes "enough" money in this venue.

If it doesn't make enough money in its current state, they will change it to something else or simply close it (DisneyQuest) and move on.

Lets see what happens..

 

[Incomudro]

Oh so you have slept in the beds? how the heck do you know how they feel?


OH ****! NO coffee machine!!! Why is this such a big deal? You'll have all the coffee you'll want in the restaurants. If you cannot function as a person the very second you wake up from sleep without the use of a addictive stimulant like coffee than you have bigger problems.


The people you describe as dropping thousands upon thousands of dollars I can guarantee you have never used a microwave in their hotel room, they are at the least ordering room service and not microwaving a burrito themselves.


No they are going to be thinking and bragging on how they got to experience the new expensive hotness and show off everything to make their acquaintance's jealous.

The general point that I agree on, is that it's premium level pricing for less than premium accommodations.
People with ample disposable income often like to feel they are getting a level of luxury, personal service, accommodations etc. that warrant the price.

 

[GimpYancIent]

The folk's that will, at least initially, book up this experience will be the (if you have to ask how much you can not afford it) crowd. The people that want to experience, possess or utilize the hard to obtain, costly and different with out a care about the price. There are those that derive a lot of satisfaction feeling exclusive (ego has something to do with it). For instance you see a lot of cars on the roads every day, but, how many are Ferrari, Maserati, Lamborghini or Rolls Royce for instance. They are all motor vehicles but the mentioned ones plus a couple of other exclusive makes are beyond the affordable price point for most people and the owners feel above other motorists, special + exclusive. It will not be about getting an over priced cabin with spartan amenities, the confinement in an enclosed space for a couple of days playing out fictitious scenarios, it will be I did something the vast majority can not afford to do because I can.

 

[nickys]

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The general point that I agree on, is that it's premium level pricing for less than premium accommodations.
People with ample disposable income often like to feel they are getting a level of luxury, personal service, accommodations etc. that warrant the price.

Fair enough.

But they’re meant to be on a starship ….. since when did Star Wars ever imply they were luxurious?

 

[GimpYancIent]

I agree you probably wouldn’t. Although we don’t know if there’s unlimited food options 24/7.

But you implied the type of guest doing this would never use a microwave because they’d order room service. Making assumptions about the clientele for the StarCruiser. I was simply pointing out that I believe your assumptions are wrong.

Reading this I pictured a guest speaking into a communicator and a service droid immediately bringing a freshly brewed cup of coffee w all condiments. Don't need no stinking microwave!

 

[MisterPenguin]

Will there be a fridge in the room for the bread and jelly so I can make PBJs for us?

 

[GimpYancIent]

Will there be a fridge in the room for the bread and jelly so I can make PBJs for us?

Does anyone not get the service droid concept? For the price why not have such a service? Keep to the story line, the technology is here and the guests get something for the price!

 

[corran horn]

Will there be a fridge in the room for the bread and jelly so I can make PBJs for us?

What if I hate Star Wars, am afraid of space travel, and have limited funds? Should I stay at this hotel?

 

[erstwo]

I don't think this is the best comparison simply because you can get much cheaper tickets for the vast majority of Broadway shows, I'm local to the area and have gone here and there and most of the time pay $30-60 for a ticket.

There won't be any option to get into this that would be considered "cheap"

Please tell me how to get a 30 - 60 dollar ticket.
TKTS?
TodayTIX?
TDF?
I *need* to know

Agreed - And please let me know which shows! I'm going to see 7 shows in October, and let me tell you - they are valued at nothing like $30 -$60 a ticket. Not even Little Shop of Horrors - which is Off Broadway.

 

[Disstevefan1]

What if I hate Star Wars, am afraid of space travel, claustrophobic, and have limited funds? Should I stay at this hotel?

FTFY

 

[celluloid]

Does anyone not get the service droid concept? For the price why not have such a service? Keep to the story line, the technology is here and the guests get something for the price!

Universal is doing those at its moderate hotel.

 

[kingdead]

For all the discussion of amenities, pools, etc.--where's the Star Wars? Where's Obi Wan and Leia and Luke and Han and Chewbacca and Anakin and Padme and Mandy and Grogu? Where's Darth Vader? Dude you could even show me Jar Jar!

Without that, you're going to realize you're doing dinner theater real fast.

 

[flynnibus]

For all the discussion of amenities, pools, etc.--where's the Star Wars? Where's Obi Wan and Leia and Luke and Han and Chewbacca and Anakin and Padme and Mandy and Grogu? Where's Darth Vader? Dude you could even show me Jar Jar!

Funny - you conveniently skip the era that GE is set in... and act like the place is devoid of characters? Come on...

 

[Movielover]

For all the discussion of amenities, pools, etc.--where's the Star Wars? Where's Obi Wan and Leia and Luke and Han and Chewbacca and Anakin and Padme and Mandy and Grogu? Where's Darth Vader? Dude you could even show me Jar Jar!

Without that, you're going to realize you're doing dinner theater real fast.

Chewbacca is clearly front and center in the concept art. Try a little harder next time to find something to complain about.