News Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser coming to Walt Disney World 2021

[DCBaker]

The price is reportedly moving from the introductory rate of $99 to $399 for cruise dates beginning October 17th.

 

[corran horn]

The price is reportedly moving from the introductory rate of $99 to $399 for cruise dates beginning October 17th.

Boy, I'm glad we got it at the intro rate. The money flows on the Halcyon of course but I'm not sure I would've opted for it at that price.

Though the pics do look cool, even if I don't.

 

[AmishGuy91]

How much longer until the Captain's Table price increases..and by how much?

 

[GimpYancIent]

How much longer until the Captain's Table price increases..and by how much?

“The dark side clouds everything. Impossible to see the light, the future is.” – Yoda

 

[Disstevefan1]

Wait - when it first launched in March it was $99 and its now $399 ????

 

[corran horn]

Wait - when it first launched in March it was $99 and its now $399 ????

That was the introductory price. Now that we've been introduced they're going for the screwing.

 

[Disstevefan1]

That was the introductory price. Now that we've been introduced they're going for the screwing.

Wow. I guess I should not be surprised, its right out of the WDW playbook...

 

[MisterPenguin]

Unprecedented demand.

 

[GimpYancIent]

Maybe the perception of cost can be reduced by using different terminology. Generate a conversion chart where $ dollars are converted to Galactic Credits and then all financial transactions relating to the Star Cruiser experience are done in credits. If there is a question about what a credit is simply refer back to the conversion chart.

 

[DCBaker]

Apparently as of today, Club 33 members and Golden Oak residents can begin booking reservations for the Starcruiser through September 2023.

 

[corran horn]

Apparently as of today, Club 33 members and Golden Oak residents can begin booking reservations for the Starcruiser through September 2023.

If they're still bring proprietary about bookings it can't be *that much* of a failure.

 

[MisterPenguin]

If they're still bring proprietary about bookings it can't be *that much* of a failure.

Right now completed cruise dates are outpacing upcoming sold-out cruise dates. No more three leading months of sold-out dates.

About the end of September, they will start having cruises that aren't sold out if this rate keeps up.

Tho, we won't know how "not-sold-out" they are: 99% occupancy? 85%? 50%?

 

[corran horn]

Right now completed cruise dates are outpacing upcoming sold-out cruise dates. No more three leading months of sold-out dates.

About the end of September, they will start having cruises that aren't sold out if this rate keeps up.

Tho, we won't know how "not-sold-out" they are: 99% occupancy? 85%? 50%?

I wonder what its balance sheet looks like. They have to be making money hand over fist.

 

[UNCgolf]

Right now completed cruise dates are outpacing upcoming sold-out cruise dates. No more three leading months of sold-out dates.

About the end of September, they will start having cruises that aren't sold out if this rate keeps up.

Tho, we won't know how "not-sold-out" they are: 99% occupancy? 85%? 50%?

This is in line with my expectations from the start -- that they'd have a year or two of mostly sold out dates, then need to lower the price or just offer some discounts going forward.

Of course, that depends on if they care about selling out. They could still be making money on dates that are only 50% sold. They may prefer to keep the current pricing as long as possible regardless of sell-outs.

 

[DisneyJoe]

This is in line with my expectations from the start -- that they'd have a year or two of mostly sold out dates, then need to lower the price or just offer some discounts going forward.

Of course, that depends on if they care about selling out. They could still be making money on dates that are only 50% sold. They may prefer to keep the current pricing as long as possible as long as possible regardless of sell-outs.

They are probably using the cruise ship model of what they consider to be fully occupied. Cruise ships are considered 100% occupied when each stateroom has 2 passengers booked in them - anything over that is extra.

 

[DCBaker]

How much longer until the Captain's Table price increases..and by how much?

Increased $20 - the Captain's Table is reportedly $50 per guest for 2023 bookings.

 

[Disney Analyst]

This is in line with my expectations from the start -- that they'd have a year or two of mostly sold out dates, then need to lower the price or just offer some discounts going forward.

Of course, that depends on if they care about selling out. They could still be making money on dates that are only 50% sold. They may prefer to keep the current pricing as long as possible regardless of sell-outs.

I'd definitely be interested in knowing what capacity is their break even point.

 

[DCBaker]

 

[MisterPenguin]

May 17-18, 2023 is already sold out.

So... I'm guessing a buyout from a group event or an internal Disney Corp event.

 

[raymusiccity]

"officially open for general booking Sept 1, 2022, but general bookings are already being accepted by phone today."

I'll bet the quickest way for you to make a reservation for any Disney Resort would be to ask for the Galactic Starcruiser, and Bam!, you're magically connected to a Cast Member. Then, you say, 'Oh, I'm sorry, that's not what I was asking about, but, while you're at it, please make a reservation for my family at All Star Music.' !