News Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser coming to Walt Disney World 2021

[THE 1HAPPY HAUNT]

See what I mean? $6000 is the right price to repel those who feel the need to tear others down in order to feel better about themselves. It works!

And it is a horrible business model that won't last that will lead to an early closure.

 

[mickEblu]

This is something I don’t understand (or like), too. Obviously this flex space was cheaper, but maybe they also did it this way for some story reason?

A “ballroom”-type dance?
Some sort of droids that need lots of space to move around (but not a lot of headroom)?

Curious. Because nearly every other area is “specialized” for story scenes with built-in set pieces and effects.

For someone like me who thinks all of this role playing, pulling levers in a closet and playing with Walmart lightsabers is cringey, I thought a nice dinner theatre show had the most potential. To see that it takes place in a redressed cafeteria is disappointing to say the least especially considering the price people are paying for this experience.

 

[_caleb]

If they built something that resembles Star Wars I would have booked day one. I have the money to go. I live very comfortably but there is nothing here to a long time Star Wars fan that looks like Star Wars or anything that makes me go 'I have to do this!!'

What, in your opinion, would resemble Star Wars? Assuming the conceit of a starship in space. What would you have preferred it look like?

 

[celluloid]

Not the same. The First Order “bully” guests in character. They don’t make fun of them for wanting to participate in role-playing or puzzle-solving.

It was a joke. To further it, I don't think there is anything more bullying than taking someone's adult lunch money and they still end up eating in the cafeteria. As a geek, this could feel very familiar if that school stereotype was still real.

Also, you are giving too much credit. Most rooms are going to average closer to two thousand, not six.

 

[_caleb]

And it is a horribly business model that won't last that will lead to an early closure.

You don’t understand fandoms. Quidditch is a professional sport, with leagues around the world. The price is high. It’s not worth it to people like you. We’ll see whether the people it was designed for feel the same way.

 

[_caleb]

It was a joke. To further it, I don't think there is anything more bullying than taking someone's adult lunch money and they still end up eating in the cafeteria. As a geek, this could feel very familiar if that school stereotype was still real.

Also, you are giving too much credit. Most rooms are going to average closer to two thousand, not six.

Sorry- I missed the joke! You’re not wrong, though!

 

[Casper Gutman]

It was a joke. To further it, I don't think there is anything more bullying than taking someone's adult lunch money and they still end up eating in the cafeteria. As a geek, this could feel very familiar if that school stereotype was still real.

Also, you are giving too much credit. Most rooms are going to average closer to two thousand, not six.

What a fun moment to debut a light-hearted attraction where guests can be playfully intimidated by expansionist militant fascists - and then even decide to side with them! Really fits into the current zeitgeist perfectly. Great timing by Disney!

 

[kingdead]

If they built something that resembles Star Wars I would have booked day one. I have the money to go. I live very comfortably but there is nothing here to a long time Star Wars fan that looks like Star Wars or anything that makes me go 'I have to do this!!'

That's the strange thing, the addition of the story line does make this look possibly fun instead of a complete ripoff--but you definitely need to be a bit of a theater kid if you want to enjoy it as an adult (instead of just doing it to make your kids happy). That personality type doesn't necessarily overlap with "Star Wars fan."

I'm really curious to see how people react to THAT long a stint of immersive theater. Both the guests and the performers...

 

[_caleb]

For someone like me who thinks all of this role playing, pulling levers in a closet and playing with Walmart lightsabers is cringey, I thought a nice dinner theatre show had the most potential. To see that it takes place in a redressed cafeteria is disappointing to say the least especially considering the price people are paying for this experience.

I think that’s because you’re trying to evaluate it apart from the story. The play acting is the experience. The environment is themed just enough to help uptight grownups relax enough to pretend they’re in a Star Wars story. Without the pretending, of course it’s not ”worth it.”

 

[larryz]

Anyone want to play a game of “caption this photo”? I’ll start.
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“Sorry Billy, there is no pool, but there are dramatic story events!”

"Say, Billy, have you ever been to a Turkish prison?"

 

[celluloid]

What a fun moment to debut a light-hearted attraction where guests can be playfully intimidated by expansionist militant fascists - and then even decide to side with them! Really fits into the current zeitgeist perfectly. Great timing by Disney!

I had that same thought. Star Wars made it from a Cold War to a Cold War! (or something akin)

 

[_caleb]

What a fun moment to debut a light-hearted attraction where guests can be playfully intimidated by expansionist militant fascists - and then even decide to side with them! Really fits into the current zeitgeist perfectly. Great timing by Disney!

You are also not wrong

 

[flynnibus]

, but the price will also be more approachable to the masses.

Not what they want.

 

[_caleb]

That's the strange thing, the addition of the story line does make this look possibly fun instead of a complete ripoff--but you definitely need to be a bit of a theater kid if you want to enjoy it as an adult (instead of just doing it to make your kids happy). That personality type doesn't necessarily overlap with "Star Wars fan."

I'm really curious to see how people react to THAT long a stint of immersive theater. Both the guests and the performers...

I think most young humans enjoy pretending. It’s the grownups that have to relearn this. You don’t have to be a theater kid to get caught up in a story, and when the story is unfolding all around you (and you’ve invested a TON of money), it’s even easier.

 

[Casper Gutman]

I had that same thought. Star Wars made it from a Cold War to a Cold War! (or something akin)

This war’s pretty hot at the moment (so was the other one from time to time, of course).

 

[_caleb]

Anyone want to play a game of “caption this photo”? I’ll start.
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“Sorry Billy, there is no pool, but there are dramatic story events!”

No. In this image, the kid is explaining the Starcruiser to his dad, who is complaining about the hotel amenities.

 

[kingdead]

What a fun moment to debut a light-hearted attraction where guests can be playfully intimidated by expansionist militant fascists - and then even decide to side with them! Really fits into the current zeitgeist perfectly. Great timing by Disney!

I'm assuming the playacting is going to be all very, very tame and broad and the baddie is going to come across as more annoying and campy than menacing. I was listening to the Orlando Sentinel podcast and the press guy described the acting vibe as "corporate retreat"--he's not a Star Wars fan, though, so perhaps the pixie dust, I mean Force wouldn't work on him.

 

[celluloid]

No. In this image, the kid is explaining the Starcruiser to his dad, who is complaining about the hotel amenities.

I think that is just two people who met on one of the facebook groups that are meeting up to save money.

 

[larryz]

Not the same. The First Order “bully” guests in character. They don’t make fun of them for wanting to participate in role-playing or puzzle-solving.

I'll bet they make fun of them after they go to their second jobs at Universal.

 

[Casper Gutman]

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"Say, Billy, have you ever been to a Turkish prison?"

The kid is very clearly wondering how Star Lord got into the Star Wars LARP.