News Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser coming to Walt Disney World 2021

[Sirwalterraleigh]

Hmmmmmm so the implication is there is no actual set schedule per say but a make it up as you go thing.

Which way requires more staffing?

that’s the question

 

[DavidNoble]

Transient management doesn’t care about 5,10 years. Not their problem.

This. Disney management has been short-sighted because by the time something opens, they've already moved on to something else (like a new position). There's no long-term thinking going on with the parks, just quick fixes.

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

Exactly. I can't imagine spending that money on a 2 night hotel with not very interesting activities (based on the sample itinerary) when I could spend a week in Paris, London, Madrid, Rome, etc. for that price (or less).

The Paris, Madrid, Rome mention at least got me calmed down/thinking happy thoughts…

…thank you

 

[GimpYancIent]

I mean, I can afford it and I'm not a multi-millionaire (and I've got a wife and kids). Now... will I? Heck to the no. For $5000, I can take a trip to Europe and enjoy myself for a week+.



I was dying laughing reading this itinerary. Like, this is definitely not worth $5K in the activities.

For the price at least throw in a virtual reality space pod racing experience and a virtual reality blaster shooting range experience pretty much give this a bit more umph.

 

[odmichael]

For the price at least throw in a virtual reality space pod racing experience and a virtual reality blaster shooting range experience pretty much give this a bit more umph.

Laser tag against storm troopers would've been worth every penny.

 

[disneygeek90]

Let's break it down:

Day 1
1pm - arrive at terminal
1:15 - 1:30 - Launch Pad to Starcruiser - if this is immersive, this could actually be pretty cool.
1:45 - 2:15 - Ship Orientation - not sure what this means but it sounds more like going to camp than an all-inclusive.
3:00 - 3:30 - Light Refreshments - we've arrived now for over 2 hours and all we've done is get talked to and sipped strange space drinks. Hoping to take advantage of this time to be able to "explore the ship"
3:30 - 4:00 - Sabacc lessons - Sabacc is a card game in the Star Wars universe. This means that our first scheduled activity is to play 30 minutes of cards. Imagine trying to keep two 8-10 year old boys still playing cards for a half hour.
4:00 - 4:30 - Muster - so for a half hour we gather... for what?
4:30 - 5:00 - Captain's reception - Dinner is after this so I am hoping that this is an immersive show experience but I am being optimistic here.
5:30 - 7:00 - Dinner featuring live music - this could be fun and enjoyable. The food on the website looks strange but you are paying for that experience. They key will be taste and I will be looking at websites like this one for food reviews.
7:15 - 7:30 - Outer Rim Regalia - not sure what this means but its short.
7:30 - 8:00 - Unexpected Story Moment - this will be hit or miss. The problem is its only 30 minutes long. You're paying for an immersive story experience and its honestly only a 30 minute session.
8:00 - 8:45 - Bridge Training - maybe you get to "fly" the ship?
8:30 - 8:45 - Special Atrium Entertainment - a brief show before the end of the night.

Day 2
7:00 - 7:30 - breakfast
8:15 - 8:25 - Transportation shuttle to Batuu - so you paid all this money to ride the ship and you are being sent off to the theme park.
8:45 - 9:30 - Star Wars - Rise of the Resistance - so 45 minutes of your morning is to ride this ride???
9:30 - 9:50 - Story Moment - a story moment occurs inside the park. This is actually interesting but again is only 20 minutes.
10:00 - 10:30 - Millenium Falcon Smuggler's Run - again, 30 minutes for this ride.
11:15 - 12:15 - Lunch at Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo - an hour long excursion lunch at a grab-and-go cafeteria.
12:40 - 12:50 - Transport Shuttle to Star Cruiser - so we spent about 4 hours at Hollywood Studious which I guess is included in the price of stay but still...
1:00 - 1:30 - Lightsaber training - this could actually be really cool. Why is this only 30 minutes then? We need more excursions / activities like this.
2:30 - 2:50 - Droid Racing Competition - hoping kids make the droids.
3:00 - 3:30 - Build a Model Ship - This is cool but not very immersive.
4:00 - 5:00 - Sabacc tournament - a 1 hour card tournament. So we will have spent 90 minutes-ish of our time playing cards.
5:00 - 5:30 - Cocktails at Sublight Lounge - by this point, we will need a much longer amount of time sipping cocktails...
5:30 - 7:00 - Taste Around the Galaxy dinner - sounds like it has potential
7:30 - 8:45 - Story Moment - a 75 minute story excursion - we need more of THIS
10:00 - 11:00 - Spectacular Finale - this could be cool. Sounds like a story / show.

Day 3
8:30 - 9:30 - Breakfast
9:30 - 10:00 - Launch Pad to Terminal


Overall, there is a decent amount of story here, but there is also clearly a lot of filler. I hope that there are choices you can pick from for your itinerary. For instance, I would not want to learn a card game that I would never use ever again and pay lots of money to learn it. This place could have had so much more potential. I am hoping Disney learns from this. That being said, I am also hoping Disney proves me wrong.

This seems so structured, and not in a good way. Since the cruise comparison is how it's kind of bein fed to us, my favorite thing about the cruise is you can pick and choose what activities you want to do.

With only having one set thing happening at a time, it seems more like a strict schedule instead of living out your Star Wars journey how you want. Obviously this could end up not being the case, but I'd much rather stumble into lightsaber training at my leisure when it's operating all day a la a cruise. It's typical to see activities like rock climbing, laser tag, casino hours etc have many hours of "open" time each day.

 

[runnsally]

No mention of costumes? Not quite the same vibe if half the crowd are wearing most-expensive-day-ever t-shirts.

 

[Kingoglow]

After thinking about it, if what others are saying is true, and we can throw the itinerary down the garage chute and do whatever we please, then I would spend two days in lightsaber training, only leave for meals. Dominate over the 8-year olds that dare to enter my space.

 

[M:SpilotISTC12]

That itinerary is rather underwhelming.

My first time at Galaxy’s Edge I picked up sabacc for something like 15 bucks and the guy, remaining fully in character, briefly explained the rules, so I guess I’ve already experienced most of the excitement of “Sabacc lessons.” Oh, joy.

The longest experience is a meal. That kinda weak for that much money.

 

[DavidNoble]

Beyond that, the sample itinerary suggests they're going to have all the Starcruiser guests ride Rise first thing in the morning, likely before it even opens to regular guests. I don't think it will have any effect on regular Rise operations -- unless it's down and everything is delayed, but that happens regardless.

And what happens if it's not working for that day?

My Brain can’t process this…

is this actually officially real?

Sadly. And what happens in the upcoming years when the prices go down? Lots of this stuff is gonna be cut.

That's my feelings...a couple of potentially fun things, but mostly just time-wasters. It feels like a huge, very expensive version of the wand game at Great Wolf Lodge...where you exhaust yourself going from one end of the hotel to the other for...pieces of a story that play on a screen.

Is it just me or does the "lunch" sound more like a quick snack and not very filling?

Yeah, there's so much 'nothing' in the itinerary. It should be immersive all the way through and telling a story. Not cruise ship activities.

And isn't the lunch just the quick service restaurant at the park?

 

[Indy_UK]

Was incredibly excited for this but I've been officially out-priced.

Was really hoping nearer the $3,500-$4,000 as the top end but $5,200 is just too much for me to stomach.

Personally, I'm not wowed by the Itinerary either.

 

[DavidNoble]

Exactly. I can't imagine spending that money on a 2 night hotel with not very interesting activities (based on the sample itinerary) when I could spend a week in Paris, London, Madrid, Rome, etc. for that price (or less).

Exactly, especially if you find the right deals and have some flexibility. If Japan opens in December, I'm looking at $3300 for two weeks that includes flights and a hotel for a family of five.

The Paris, Madrid, Rome mention at least got me calmed down/thinking happy thoughts…

…thank you

Same here!

 

[ImperfectPixie]

And what happens if it's not working for that day?



Sadly. And what happens in the upcoming years when the prices go down? Lots of this stuff is gonna be cut.



Yeah, there's so much 'nothing' in the itinerary. It should be immersive all the way through and telling a story. Not cruise ship activities.

And isn't the lunch just the quick service restaurant at the park?

I don't know...it was under the dining tab on the Starcruiser's webpage.

 

[corran horn]

No mention of costumes? Not quite the same vibe if half the crowd are wearing most-expensive-day-ever t-shirts.

Help

Help

disneyworld.disney.go.com

Q.

Can I dress up in costume during my Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser voyage?
A.

Absolutely, what you wear is part of the fun.
Throughout your Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser voyage, you are encouraged to don your galactic best. You are a character in the story, so we invite you to dress the part. If you wish to participate, you can even show off your look during the Galactic Best Dressed event. Clothes from your home planet are also welcome.
If your wardrobe is currently limited to a single planet, Star Wars galaxy apparel is available in-advance from shopDisney. Galactic attire is also available for purchase at the Halcyon starcruiser’s stylish boutique, The Chandrila Collection.

 

[GimpYancIent]

And what happens if it's not working for that day?



Sadly. And what happens in the upcoming years when the prices go down? Lots of this stuff is gonna be cut.



Yeah, there's so much 'nothing' in the itinerary. It should be immersive all the way through and telling a story. Not cruise ship activities.

And isn't the lunch just the quick service restaurant at the park?

Absolutely! Card playing? Give me a break. That needs to be something that goes away. That is unless there is some real incentive such as if you win you get your Galactic Star Cruiser experience for free.

 

[Hawkeye_2018]

I'm a big SW fan and yet this whole thing doesn't really interest me. And it's only partially related to the high price.

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

After thinking about it, if what others are saying is true, and we can throw the itinerary down the garage chute and do whatever we please, then I would spend two days in lightsaber training, only leave for meals. Dominate over the 8-year olds that dare to enter my space.

 

[wdwmagic]

7:15 - 7:30 - Outer Rim Regalia - not sure what this means but its short.

Guest costume parade

 

[Indy_UK]

Sadly. And what happens in the upcoming years when the prices go down? Lots of this stuff is gonna be cut.

Not really much they can cut is there?

 

[DavidNoble]

Guest costume parade

Man, the cruise ship vibes are off the chart!