Although a number of discounts have been released for the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser over the past few months, the final voyages are not expected to offer discounts once bookings resume, save for a special offer to those booked on voyages after the closure date.
Currently, bookings for the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser are paused through May 26 to allow Disney to work with those booked on voyages after the scheduled final voyage on September 28. Once bookings resume next week, discounts will not be offered to Disney Vacation Club members and Cast Members as they have been recently, and voyages will be charged at their full cost.
Additionally, those booked on the cancelled voyages following the scheduled closure date of September 30 will be contacted by Disney in the coming days to inquire about rescheduling or cancelling their voyage altogether. Those who choose to rebook on an earlier date will receive a 50% discount on their voyage cost as compensation.
Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Closing Permanently
Today, Disney announced the permanent closure of the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser following the September 28 voyage. The announcement comes after months of disappointing occupancy. The Galactic Starcruiser debuted just over a year ago and while bookings were at capacity for a while, the current operations had reached a point where there were only enough guests to fill one dinner service.
Low occupancy cruises were being canceled, and rumors indicated that Disney was opting not to renew many entertainment Cast contracts. They began offering discounts to Disney Vacation Club members and Cast Members recently, as well.
The Starcruiser won the TEA Thea Award for Outstanding Achievement in Brand Experience last year.
Before the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser opened, it went through waves of selling out followed by mass cancellations. Right before the grand opening in March 2022, several months were completely booked. Despite generally positive reactions, cancellations increased after opening.
Back in May 2022, CEO Bob Chapek boasted of continued “high demand” for the Starcruiser and an expectation for the 2-night experience to reach “100% utilization” for the third quarter, meaning they expect the Starcruiser to continue to reach capacity for each “voyage.”
The Starcruiser offered a three-day, two-night immersive “Star Wars” adventure on a fictitious cruise ship where guests became part of a conflict between the Resistance and the First Order. It included an excursion to Batuu, themed meals, and live entertainment.
It also has a high price tag with trips starting at $4,809 for two guests for a standard cabin, which has one queen-size bed and two twin-size bunks. The price increases if you add more guests, with a family of four looking at upwards of $6,000 for a standard cabin. Guests can also reserve larger rooms, such as the Galaxy Class Suite that sleeps up to six people in two bedrooms. The even larger Grand Captain Suite sleeps up to eight guests at an even higher price point.
Curious about the full experience? Check out our guide to everything on the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser and our honest, in-depth review.
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