News Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser coming to Walt Disney World 2021

[Trauma]

Misogynist comments about Kennedy aren't going to do anything to dispel the stereotype of sci-fi fans being social outcasts who live in their parents' basement.

I love how Kennedy is somehow to blame for anything Star Wars, but not, the males who are the ones who actually write and direct the movies.

Plus, she of course gets no credit for things people do like.

Didn't like Rise of Skywalker? It's Kennedy's fault, not JJ Abrams. Love the Mandalorian? That's all Dave Filoni, not Kennedy.

This is nonsense.

If Kennedy was a man the attacks would be just as vicious maybe more so.

She was extremely involved with the movies so yes that is on Kennedy.

Favreau and Filoni had full creative control on Mando, so yes they get all the credit.

Since your so quick to throw around aspersions of misogyny, let’s not pretend that if Kennedy was a male that you would spend one second defending his utter incompetence.

 

[flynnibus]

I love how Kennedy is somehow to blame for anything Star Wars, but not, the males who are the ones who actually write and direct the movies.

Because of the team (story group) she spearheaded and put in place to do just this.. and were the architects of the new Disney Star Wars.. not the film directors.

And Jon and Dave F have been big enough to drive their own ship.

 

[Wendy Pleakley]

This is nonsense.

If Kennedy was a man the attacks would be just as vicious maybe more so.

She was extremely involved with the movies so yes that is on Kennedy.

Favreau and Filoni had full creative control on Mando, so yes they get all the credit.

Since your so quick to throw around aspersions of misogyny, let’s not pretend that if Kennedy was a male that you would spend one second defending his utter incompetence.

We are responding to comments made in this thread that a woman should not be in charge of Star Wars. These comments were 100% sexist.

 

[THE 1HAPPY HAUNT]

That is just fanbois wanting it on the cheap.

I think it's obvious from the reaction to the bridge and Lightsaber training videos that 'cheap' is the opposite of what the fans want.

 

[Cmdr_Crimson]

After seeing it, all it reminds me of is a sub section on a Disney Cruise Line but, trying to be geared for everyone....You can see that this shows their burning out of ideas with SW..

 

[Tay]

Let me go see if I can find the video since they deleted it. I saw the images and thought it was the set of a Disney Channel show, you mean to tell me that this is supposed to be the luxury SW hotel? Lol! It’s been a rough month for them. Haha it’s what they deserve. They truly are out of touch.

 

[JoeCamel]

I think it's obvious from the reaction to the bridge and Lightsaber training videos that 'cheap' is the opposite of what the fans want.

Ummm, not remotely what I was responding to

 

[THE 1HAPPY HAUNT]

Ummm, not remotely what I was responding to

The only thing 'cheap' in those videos was what Disney tried to pass off as Star Wars. I was arguing your point. To Star Wars fans...price don't matter as long as the content is good. Fans are not upset Disney made something that priced them out because the hardcore fans would find a way to get to the hotel if it was something WORTH experiencing. Which it is not. Disagree? Then answer me this: why did Disney take down their own video & when was the last time Disney took down their own promo video of a upcoming project/attraction? I'll wait..

 

[JoeCamel]

The only thing 'cheap' in those videos was what Disney tried to pass off as Star Wars. I was arguing your point. To Star Wars fans...price don't matter as long as the content is good. Fans are not upset Disney made something that priced them out because the hardcore fans would find a way to get to the hotel if it was something WORTH experiencing. Which it is not. Disagree? Then answer me this: why did Disney take down their own video & when was the last time Disney took down their own promo video of a upcoming project/attraction? I'll wait..

You will be waiting a long time. My response was about your wanting a value star bores hotel.

 

[dreamfinder912]

So non-sarcastic question. Is there anyplace on the internet (besides the vloggers) where there is actually excitement about this place? I know we're all a bunch of negative nellies here but I can't seem to find anyone whose really excited for this thing.

I'm in several groups for the cruiser itself, costuming, and the date of our 'cruise.' Everyone on those pages is excited and bubbling over to share ideas. From what I've seen we're all just ready to have a good time. Nobody seems to be bogged down in what an experience like this could mean for the future of Disney vacations/offerings, or even quality. General mood is we don't hope to have a good time, we just know we will. Because at the end of the day we all genuinely want to.

 

[SJN1279]

Star Wars Weekends worked. It was a ton of fun. Once Disney bought Star Wars, they tried to take the joy out of it, and increase the diversity.

Theme park/hotel Star Wars just needs to be fun again!

 

[SJN1279]

I would love to see Galaxy's Edge become a celebration of all Star Wars, and not just the rigid timeline between Episode 8 and 9.

Take the realism out, add some music, and make it fun.

 

[GimpYancIent]

I'm in several groups for the cruiser itself, costuming, and the date of our 'cruise.' Everyone on those pages is excited and bubbling over to share ideas. From what I've seen we're all just ready to have a good time. Nobody seems to be bogged down in what an experience like this could mean for the future of Disney vacations/offerings, or even quality. General mood is we don't hope to have a good time, we just know we will. Because at the end of the day we all genuinely want to.

Like your attitude. I very much look forward to your post experience analysis and review.

 

[Trauma]

Gosh willy geez this is amazing!

How do you think Disney will handle the people demanding refunds?

Free genie plus for the day?

 

[MurphyJoe]

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Gosh willy geez this is amazing!

How do you think Disney will handle the people demanding refunds?

Free genie plus for the day?

I'm in awe that the Hyperspace Lounge on the Disney Wish is more interesting at this point (since it's under construction) versus what's shown on the Galactic Starcruiser. https://disneycruiselineblog.com/2021/05/disney-wish-star-wars-hyperspace-lounge/

Starcruiser, since the video was taken down:

 

[kingdead]

Different people have different opinions about the quality of the movies. Regardless, the movies didn't have to affect the quality of the park itself. Yet somehow Disney managed to

- made a park without any of the most popular characters
- made a park without ANY characters or interaction, really (you're expecting to see aliens in the Star Wars land, right? Or talk to droids? Not gonna happen!)
- made a park without much to do for children (the lightsaber experience at the hotel is obviously an attraction for kids and maybe some adults who didn't want to go to Savi's, not something really immersive)
- made a park in which these theme park experiences that are basic to every other Disney park were gatekept within a hotel that costs $2.5k a night!

Oh, and don't forget that lots of the good experiences (Savi's, Oga's, Rise until a few months ago) involve upcharges, have to be scheduled months in advance, or are part of a reservation system that involves referencing the ATOMIC CLOCK.

People are mad because they're going through all the stress and expense of a boutique experience to get a final product that's Six Flags quality. And that's not Kennedy, that's all Bob Chapek.

 

[LadyPink]

I have a question. Does Disney OWN the rights to classic Star Wars characters for the parks? Is this like Universal? When they purchase Star Wars is it in their contract there not allowed to use Princess Leia, Han Solo, etc within the parks? Because that's the vibe I'm getting with the new land and hotels.

 

[Incomudro]

Different people have different opinions about the quality of the movies. Regardless, the movies didn't have to affect the quality of the park itself. Yet somehow Disney managed to

- made a park without any of the most popular characters
- made a park without ANY characters or interaction, really (you're expecting to see aliens in the Star Wars land, right? Or talk to droids? Not gonna happen!)
- made a park without much to do for children (the lightsaber experience at the hotel is obviously an attraction for kids and maybe some adults who didn't want to go to Savi's, not something really immersive)
- made a park in which these theme park experiences that are basic to every other Disney park were gatekept within a hotel that costs $2.5k a night!

Oh, and don't forget that lots of the good experiences (Savi's, Oga's, Rise until a few months ago) involve upcharges, have to be scheduled months in advance, or are part of a reservation system that involves referencing the ATOMIC CLOCK.

People are mad because they're going through all the stress and expense of a boutique experience to get a final product that's Six Flags quality. And that's not Kennedy, that's all Bob Chapek.

I said it maybe a year ago or more - pay some people to put Star Wars character costumes on and walk around GE like they are going about their day.
Pay a couple more as character actors to barter in the bazaar.
Put some of those droids that they built but can't let out among the crowds of kids that would inevitably climb all over them within in the penned in area that surrounds the Falcon.

 

[Touchdown]

I have a question. Does Disney OWN the rights to classic Star Wars characters for the parks? Is this like Universal? When they purchase Star Wars is it in their contract there not allowed to use Princess Leia, Han Solo, etc within the parks? Because that's the vibe I'm getting with the new land and hotels.

They own Lucasfilm which owns the rights to all those characters.

 

[ImperfectPixie]

I have a question. Does Disney OWN the rights to classic Star Wars characters for the parks? Is this like Universal? When they purchase Star Wars is it in their contract there not allowed to use Princess Leia, Han Solo, etc within the parks? Because that's the vibe I'm getting with the new land and hotels.

As far as I know, they own the whole shebang outright and can do whatever they want.

They chose to focus on their version of Star Wars for the parks.