News Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser coming to Walt Disney World 2021

[SWGalaxys_Edge]

I wonder if the local YouTube influencers will get a preview event to have a look around and sample the food offerings like is done for any new hotel opening?

its not a hotel.

 

[SWGalaxys_Edge]

Uh, did we know this?

Event Recap – Architecture Institute Hosts Imagineering Presentation On Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser

Last night the American Institute of Architects Los Angeles (AIALA) held a virtual presentation hosted by three talented Walt Disney Imagineers, as they discussed the highly anticipated upcoming immersive resort experience, Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser. The event featured Star Wars: Galactic S

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So many (silly) questions brought up here answered in one blow!

ahhh explains why this is still open...

 

[MisterPenguin]

ahhh explains why this is still open...

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Simulated sky!!

 

[mmascari]

Simulated sky!!

How will the other projection effects ever match the quality of this simulation.

 

[MisterPenguin]

How will the other projection effects ever match the quality of this simulation.

This calls for: Bird on a stick.

The simulation so bad that it shows you must be in a simulation.

 

[Wendy Pleakley]

I assume the "simulated" open air thing is just a highly themed smoking area?

Can't wait to try authentic death sticks.

 

[danlb_2000]

ahhh explains why this is still open...

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I am pretty sure it is supposed to get some sort of roof, there was a permit that I believe was for this.

201 S Studio Dr - Project H - Adding Decorative Louvers over the Courtyard

 

[MisterPenguin]

I am pretty sure it is supposed to get some sort of roof, there was a permit that I believe was for this.

201 S Studio Dr - Project H - Adding Decorative Louvers over the Courtyard

I'm assuming the louvers are there to close off the skylight if there's going to be (simulated) rain.

 

[Wendy Pleakley]

The outdoor section will be an exciting experience for Star Wars fans who have never left their parents basement

 

[JoeCamel]

ahhh explains why this is still open...

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Those curved screens take a long time to make

 

[nickys]

Anyone planning to book this better take out travel insurance. These are the cancellation rules, as provided by a travel agent:

- The deposit is 20% of the total cruise fare with the remainder due at 90 days prior to embarkation.

- There is a 50% penalty for cancellation between 89 and 31 days prior to embarkation.

- There is a 100% penalty for cancellations between 30 and the day of embarkation.

- No date changes allowed within the 90 day window.

 

[lewisc]

Anyone planning to book this better take out travel insurance. These are the cancellation rules, as provided by a travel agent:

- The deposit is 20% of the total cruise fare with the remainder due at 90 days prior to embarkation.

- There is a 50% penalty for cancellation between 89 and 31 days prior to embarkation.

- There is a 100% penalty for cancellations between 30 and the day of embarkation.

- No date changes allowed within the 90 day window.

Travel Insurance typically only covers cancelation for a covered condition. Guests might consider canvel for any reason. People booking should at least ask about Disney travel insurance. See what travel insurance is included with your credit card

 

[larryz]

This is disappointing. I get why they did it for the second Wish cruise which was DVC only. But this is just for a chance to book in advance of general bookings. We should be able to book at cash just like we can book early for general cruises.

Aren't there thousands of members with backlogged points from 2020 and 2021?

 

[Disstevefan1]

its not a hotel.

So are you implying there will be no preview media event or are you just splitting hairs over what the Starcruiser experience is?

 

[DCBaker]

 

[SWGalaxys_Edge]

So are you implying there will be no preview media event or are you just splitting hairs over what the Starcruiser experience is?

not splitting hairs - its not a hotel - ask Disney. People have expectations different between a hotel and cruise. This is supposed to be a cruise in space. If you can't play along fine, but at least call it a cruise, not a hotel.

 

[keyframe]

That sneak peek image of the bridge is significantly different from the concept art in both design and atmosphere. It really doesn’t really have that Star Wars aesthetic that was present in the concept. It looks very generic in presentation.

 

[UNCgolf]

That sneak peek image of the bridge is significantly different from the concept art in both design and atmosphere. It really doesn’t really have that Star Wars aesthetic that was present in the concept. It looks very generic in presentation.

It reminds me of the new Star Trek movies more than anything.

 

[techgeek]

That sneak peek image of the bridge is significantly different from the concept art in both design and atmosphere. It really doesn’t really have that Star Wars aesthetic that was present in the concept. It looks very generic in presentation.

I’m looking at the buttons on the control panel. A handful of things to press and a joystick of some sort. Is the ‘bridge experience’ going to wind up being something on-rails like the Falcon? Everyone gets their handful of actual controls to press that don’t really *do* much of anything?

 

[PG 134]

For those arguing whether it is a hotel or not... This is directly from Orange County Property Appraiser website.

Its legal documentation status is
Property Use:
1039 - Comm Vacant Hotel

An extremely themed one with many activities, but still technically a hotel per Florida state definitions.

Looked at some other properties that aren't DVC like Contemporary, main buildings to Polynesian, and Pop Century. Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser will most likely be changed to below once complete and open for business.
Property Use:
3928 - Hotel R / C Cls III


Florida Statute classifying public lodging establishments.