News Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser coming to Walt Disney World 2021

[HauntedPirate]

Can’t wait for all the windows to get the blue screen of death one day.

Or if the screens develop a glitch.

Now, all joking aside, it would be all sorts of awesome to be able to look out a "window" and see various Rebel ships flying by, or a battle between X-Wings and TIE Fighters off in the distance.

 

[flynnibus]

Based on the "new" information (and any possible other insider information) any chance now that the hotel is NOT built adjacent to Galaxy's Edge? I mean, the announcement simply states "it will be seamlessly connected to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge" however, one could argue that Hogsmead and Diagon Alley at Universal are "seamlessly connected" (despite being a reasonable distance apart). Any chance that they do something similar here (a.l.a. either have buses or some other transportation solution with either false/projection windows or possibly no windows at all to get you between the hotel and Galaxy's Edge?

I'm still waiting to see.. I don't think the statements now are 'confirmation' - they are statements that can still mean multiple different things. The way they are hyping this integration tho.. it is going to off people if it's not tho.

 

[flynnibus]

I'm wondering how 'egress' issues will be handled if the windows in each room are either computer monitors or windows to some combination of models and CGI. In the event of a fire (or any real emergency) there have to be exits anyone in the building.

Same way most hotels are today.. with hallways and stairwells. The windows at most hotels are not exit routes. They can not be opened, nor do they provide a means to ground access.

 

[MisterPenguin]

Can’t wait for all the windows to get the blue screen of death one day.

The Matrix scenario is an upcharge.

 

[ItlngrlBella]

The new statement still does not say the starship will be directly next to the park. Just that it will be seamlessly connected. Something like the Hogwarts Express is a seamless connection - meaning no breaks in the immersion.

...or a specially outfitted Monorail line built that has special FFX Windows to make it look like you are flying through space... (except when the door accidentally opens while running and you see the grass below.)

Oops? Did I just say that out loud?!

 

[Myth Maker]

Sounds interesting if they have guests in costumes with direct access to galaxy's edge. Seems like the guests will be part of the cosplay of the actual land inside HWS itself. Interesting concept... Will keep the land feeling more alive with characters without having to pay anyone... actually it is the reverse, the staff are paying you!

 

[Myth Maker]

Isn't that what the Wizard World of Harry Potter did though? People wearing robes and holding wands casting spells all over the land?

True,, this is just to a new level.. Welcome to our resort.. Here is your costume and backstory for your character.. now go.

 

[disneyflush]

This is the only part that I don’t like. I understand the reasoning, but still am a bit concerned. I try to always stay in a hotel with a balcony, sometimes it’s not possible though..but typically those are in a city and have very large windows.
I could never do an inside or portal stateroom on a cruise.

BUT.. we’ll do this SW thing once. My hope is that it stays under $3k all inclusive for 2 nights. I think that’s the max I’d be willing to spend.

3k seems a little light given the experience and breadth of possible immersion. We would go up to 10k for the nights if the experience was truly world class.

 

[disneyflush]

I'm wondering how 'egress' issues will be handled if the windows in each room are either computer monitors or windows to some combination of models and CGI. In the event of a fire (or any real emergency) there have to be exits anyone in the building.

Would your door count as an egress or would you be required to go out the window as in most other hotels?

 

[The_Jobu]

I think 3 days without fresh air and sunlight would be a deal breaker for me.*


*not that I could afford to go anyway

 

[DisneyDaver]

We would go up to 10k for the nights if the experience was truly world class.

I'm thinking about the conversation with my wife where I try to explain how 2 nights there would be worth 10K. I actually expect that it will be a little less. Maybe 5K for a family of 4 for 2 nights. But we are all just speculating.

 

[imperius]

Insane people would pay 10k for 2nights in a themed hotel with under paid actors building the ambiance.

 

[imperius]

It's not just being sold as a hotel, it's reportedly going to be sold as an entire vacation package like a cruise.

Theme park tickets to DHS, Star Wars: Galaxy Edge exclusive benefits, and the hotel.

And if it’s only for two nights, that’s an insane price.

 

[imperius]

I believe it's more than 2 nights.

Two nights has been thrown around a lot so we shall see.

 

[flynnibus]

Is there any possibility of rooms looking down upon the lobby or resturants?

I'm sure there will be... expect some main public space/etc.. all kinds of possibilities without 'windows' per say. Even atriums, pool areas, 'sky domes' looking out into space, etc.

 

[seascape]

I can see paying 600 a day for three nights for my wife and I. Total cost 1800.00. If all meals are included I would pay more, maybe 2700.00 total for the 2 of us. Now if they require tickets for access to SW:GE for 3 days that would add more to the cost for those who are not passholders. As a DVC owner and Platinum Plus passholder I can't jusitfy paying what some people are talking about.

 

[Nubs70]

This is the only part that I don’t like. I understand the reasoning, but still am a bit concerned. I try to always stay in a hotel with a balcony, sometimes it’s not possible though..but typically those are in a city and have very large windows.
I could never do an inside or portal stateroom on a cruise.

BUT.. we’ll do this SW thing once. My hope is that it stays under $3k all inclusive for 2 nights. I think that’s the max I’d be willing to spend.

But what if your balcony view was an immersive 4K mapped version of space. Like a view from the balcony on a Star Destroyer?

 

[Kamikaze]

...or a specially outfitted Monorail line built that has special FFX Windows to make it look like you are flying through space... (except when the door accidentally opens while running and you see the grass below.)

Oops? Did I just say that out loud?!

A monorail and a train are the same thing. Don't tell the monorail fanboys.

 

[Kamikaze]

But what if your balcony view was an immersive 4K mapped version of space. Like a view from the balcony on a Star Destroyer?

A balcony in space? That wouldn't work. You know, the whole no air thing.

I believe it's more than 2 nights.

Its not. Two nights + a third departure day.

 

[21stamps]

For that amount of money I'd rather stay in the bungalows. But i guess we all have our own tastes.

3k seems a little light given the experience and breadth of possible immersion. We would go up to 10k for the nights if the experience was truly world class.

I’m out on 10k for 2 nights. I don’t think they’d put it that high, but who knows.

I think 3 days without fresh air and sunlight would be a deal breaker for me.*


*not that I could afford to go anyway

Me too. I’m thinking that it’s connected with the park though, that you’re not inside the entire time. That’s what I’m hoping anyway.