News Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser coming to Walt Disney World 2021

[MisterPenguin]

The DRAMATIC STORY ALERT alarm

As a participant and director of LARPing in the past, I must say, that this is awful. There should be other ways that are in-character to gather people, like, a surprise inspection by the Galactic Spacecruiser Authority, or the appearance of a possibly hostile ship nearby (which turns out to be friendly, but, since everyone is here -- story element ensues!). Then, during the safety spiel, you tell participants that all such alerts are import story elements not to be missed if they want to get the most out of the cruise.

 

[Trauma]

but wait, there's this!

OMG

 

[MisterPenguin]

Why is it so wrong to say they could’ve made a better effort at hiding a show building, which is not an unreasonable thing to think considering Disney’s been known to do that once or twice in the past?

So... you want it completely hidden. You should get together with those who want it not hidden but themed. Let me know what the consensus is.

 

[Sir_Cliff]

Then what was is supposed to be themed as... a hotel? Because then there'd be people complaining that they're supposed to be pulling up to a space port, and not an obvious hotel, which breaks the theme.

It was supposed to be hidden. I thought everyone was assuming the berms would hide the actual hotel building.

 

[BrerfoxVA]

You could have lifted the entire finale and dropped it into the (already built) locations on the roofs in GE. In fact, the idea that they just took all the entertainment they cut from GE and put it instead into this is looking more and more true.

It would have looked better at GE as they could have used real fireworks.

 

[Incomudro]

Going on a cruise is respectable entertainment. Theme parks are stupid entertainment.

Cruise ships are the lowest form of entertainment in my book.

 

[Surferboy567]

As a participant and director of LARPing in the past, I must say, that this is awful. There should be other ways that are in-character to gather people, like, a surprise inspection by the Galactic Spacecruiser Authority, or the appearance of a possibly hostile ship nearby (which turns out to be friendly, but, since everyone is here -- story element ensues!). Then, during the safety spiel, you tell participants that all such alerts are import story elements not to be missed if they want to get the most out of the cruise.

The thing is people aren’t as smart as we give them credit for, I may make fun of the alarm but it’s definitely effective. The less obvious ways probably wouldn’t grab peoples attention. It’s just kinda funny the alarm has to be sounded so loudly like that.

 

[correcaminos]

Unfortunately that was a requirement from JK Rowling herself and Universal couldn't talk her out of it apparently

I'm well aware. We went in June and my spouse who doesn't do 95 as well as I do was miserable. I had such high hopes for HP at Universal and my joy was sucked out of me. My love for HP is big, but there are many things I won't love just because the name is on it. I've read each book dozens of times and watched the movies countless times. Same with SW - though some movies after the original trilogy are more meh and have fewer views.

I mentioned earlier that some reviewers I will not listen to simply because they will take in anything with a name on it and love it simply because it has the name. I personally don't do that. I want more fair reviews. Sadly the videos I have seen just make me sad. But can spend money elsewhere. If they ever open to a day experience I'll go. Just no way for 2 nights at that price.

 

[durangojim]

but wait, there's this!

@lentesta you better have your dancin' shoes ready, they're moving pretty fast!

 

[MisterPenguin]

It was supposed to be hidden. I thought everyone was assuming the berms would hide the actual hotel building.

I'd like to see a video of the pull-up from the building's main driveway to judge that. Seeing buildings from the surrounding hiways is something endemic to just about many drive-bys of the parks other than MK which hides that through slogging over or around a big ol' lake. Also, its landscaping needs time to mature.

 

[durangojim]

Inside look at the new Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser 2-night voyage

We went aboard the Halcyon for the new Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser experience at Disney and trained with lightsabers, slept in pods and traveled to Batuu.

www.goodmorningamerica.com

I don't think that could get any fluffier

 

[mergatroid]

The people there seemed pleased.

Just like the crowd cheered and applauded the performance of the space diva.

They actually hated it and wanted to riot out of protest. However as they got in free they thought "We've got to smile and look like we're enjoying it otherwise we won't be invited back".

In all seriousness though it looked good, let's hope there's a consistency to that throughout the whole event.

 

[DCBaker]

 

[Indy_UK]

This how I feel Galactic Star Cruiser pitch to Chapek went

Yes men Imagineers: Mr Chapek, we will soon be opening our new Star Wars Galaxies Edge with roaming droids, interactive activities and shows including favourites like Rey and Kylo

Chapek: And what's to come After

Yes men Imagineers: Then we are building our first ever Galactic Starcruiser where guests will be wisked away on a 2 night adventure where they can live their own adventure, yada yada. We are looking about $3000 per couple

Chapek: Sounds amazing, keep me updated....

Chapek on way out of meeting: Oh by the way, all the entertainment you mentioned for Galaxies Edge? Strip it completely and just put it in the Starcruiser....

Yes Men Imagineers: erm....

Chapek: And double the price.... Great work

 

[mergatroid]

 

[TalkingHead]

but wait, there's this!

On the edge of my seat wanting to see what the next part is…perhaps a twirl to the left? Maybe taking a step forward or backward? Or even… more clapping to the beat??

 

[Communicora]

The Dis has a video up now

 

[pdude81]

This point is moth if you consider the fact that most larger starships in most franchises do not get planetside or land. They use shuttles.

In the other hand, with the star wars universe which has very space pretend and has BS mechanics compared to Trek. We see huge starships entering and maintaining floating (anti gravity?) with no issue whatsoever up until a point.

And considering the enormous power of Star Trek pretend ships, Id imagine they have plenty with no issues whatsoever.

The Halcyon also seems to have monstrous engines compared to its size.

Id say the limitations are only based on monetary and considering the supposed backstory of the Chandri-la line.. they should have no objects to go "all in" unlike Disney of nowadays.




I still wonder why didn't they do a THEMED space drill, where they explained the different alert levels and what should be EVACUATION and what should be "hang on " for story elements.

This is fair. And clearly we are being shuttled from planet to ship, but these ships still need to be able to manuever effectively and be able to dock for refueling in some capacity, though refueling in Star Wars seems to be magic as well.

However, even in the a galaxy far, far away, I wouldn't expect a cruise ship with 100 cabins to be over the top and gigantic. The only ships we see with those kinds of sizes have hangars in them to house military ships. In this case we're talking about a retrofitted (used) ship that's being used for a space cruise, purportedly by rich people, with a very odd choice of port.

 

[wdwmagic]

 

[durangojim]

Disney's $6,000 Star Wars Hotel Is Incredibly Immersive—But It Still Costs $6,000

io9 goes inside Disney's Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Hotel at Disney World, a $6,000, two-night immersive experience that tries to bring you into the heart of Lucasfilm's galaxy far, far away... for a very, very high price.

gizmodo.com

"This is definitely among the quickest way to spend a lot of money while at Disney World, but when weighed against a $900 a night room at the Grand Floridian plus the cost of park tickets, it’s arguably a better value for the experience you receive in return. You know, relatively. It was a once-in-a-lifetime experience that left me with some truly magical memories, but I also didn’t have to foot the bill for it. If you’re going to visit Galactic Starcruiser, my best piece of advice is to have Disney pay for everything."

Inside Galactic Starcruiser, a tiny Star Wars hotel filled with gigantic performances

An immersive theater experience unlike any other

www.polygon.com

What it's like aboard the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser at Disney World

CNN Travel goes far, far away to the Halcyon, the ship at the center of the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser resort experience, to preview the attraction opening March1 at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando.

www.cnn.com

Disney's Galactic Starcruiser Isn't a Star Wars Hotel. It's Like Living Inside a Video Game

I stayed inside the pricey two-day experience, and it's more involved than I could imagine.

www.cnet.com