PHOTOS: Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Gate Blocked Off in Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios After Guests Were Tying Ribbons to It in Memory of the Halcyon

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The gateway to the now-closed Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios has been blocked off with props after guests have been tying ribbons to it in honor of their experience on the Halcyon. Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Gate Blocked The gate was through a tunnel next to First … Read more

Even MORE Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Merchandise Arrives at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Including Personalizable Lightsaber

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More merchandise from the now-closed Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser is being added to store shelves at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, including the personalizable lightsaber exclusive to the multi-day simulated space cruise. We found the personalizable lightsaber among the wares in Dok-Ondar’s Den of Antiquities in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, and the rest of the items in … Read more

Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser ‘Never Made Money,’ Had Lower Average Occupancy Than Expected

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Three individuals close to the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser project at Walt Disney World Resort have said that the experience “never made money,” according to a new report from The Wrap. It was also revealed that the immersive hotel experience had a lower occupancy on average than initially thought. Galactic Starcruiser ‘Never Made Money’ When … Read more

Together… As One: Reflecting on the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser After Its Permanent Closure

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Today — Saturday, September 30, 2023 — marks the end of one of the most significant developments in themed entertainment history. The Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser has seen its final guests, and the Halcyon ship has been retired from service.  I’m not going to sit here and wax poetic about why the Galactic Starcruiser “failed,” … Read more

Final Voyages for Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Briefly Open for Bookings and Then Close

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The final voyages for Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser, which will be permanently closing this September, opened early this morning for those guests wanting one last chance to cruise aboard the Halcyon. But after a brief period of being open, the phone queue closed again. While there are reports of people occasionally getting through, travel agents … Read more

CEO Bob Iger Rejected ‘The Mandalorian’ and Other Retheme Ideas for Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser

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The Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Iger rejected ideas to retheme Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser or offer tours to day guests, The Wrap reports. Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser will be permanently closing this September after a little more than a year and a half of operation. Disney has not stated what … Read more

Guests Aboard Disney Wish Stuck in Nassau Due to Technical Issues, EPCOT Popcorn Stand Gets World Discovery Makeover, & More: Daily Recap (4/30/23)

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We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Sunday, April 30, 2023. Walt Disney World EPCOT … Read more

BREAKING: 30% Annual Passholder Discount Finally Introduced for Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser at Walt Disney World

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After holding out on the offer for longer than expected, Disney is finally offering Walt Disney World Annual Passholders a 30% discount off Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser voyages this spring and summer. The following sailings are included in the discount: Important Details In this immersive 2-night experience, guests will board a launch pod where they … Read more

Disney Vacation Club Announces Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Member Exclusive Voyage With 30% Discount

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Disney Vacation Club has just announced a Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser member voyage. Disney Vacation Club members can now save 30% on a special Disney Vacation Club member voyage from August 19 to August 21, 2023. Registration begins on March 21, 2023. In this immersive 2-night experience, guests will board a launch pod where they … Read more

Lightsaber Discount Includes Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Exclusive Hilt

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A number of large discounts are currently running throughout Walt Disney World, including a never before seen 30% off select Legacy Lightsaber hilts at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Now, those discounts have also hit the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser, where guests can save on the resort exclusive hilt. Star Wars: Galactic … Read more

Complimentary Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Shield Available With Purchase of Legacy Lightsaber Hilt at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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Guests can receive a complimentary Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser reflective shield with the purchase of a legacy lightsaber hilt at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Lightsaber hilts are available in Dok-Ondar’s Den of Antiquities. One of the shields is on display. Guests do not receive the shield right away — it will be available at package pickup … Read more

Captain’s Table Price Increasing in 2023 on Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser

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The price of the Captain’s Table dining experience on Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser will increase for 2023 voyages. The Captain’s Table upcharge is currently $30 per person, and will remain that price for the rest of 2022. It will go up to $50 per person for 2023 voyages. Some 2023 voyages went on sale today … Read more

Star Wars: Hyperspace Lounge Souvenir Cups Feature Custom Branding Aboard Disney Wish

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While at first glance, the Star Wars: Hyperspace Lounge souvenir cups look identical to those at Oga’s Cantina and the Sublight Lounge, guests aboard the Disney Wish will notice custom branding, making these unique collectibles. Hyperspace Lounge Souvenir Cups The three souvenir cups here, from left to right, are the glasses resembling those that come … Read more

Start Your Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Journey with a 15-Minute Guided Tour of the Halcyon

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After checking in and riding the launch pod to the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser, we were given a 15-minute guided tour of the Halcyon. Let’s check out the ship! Deck 6 The Atrium The 15-minute guided tour begins in The Atrium. The Atrium is where a majority of the activities take place, and it’s the … Read more

WATCH BOXED IN — We’re Unboxing Every Merchandise Item from the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser!

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Tonight we are unboxing EVERY merchandise item from the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser. Join us at 7 PM EST for Boxed In!  Eric Morton and Jill Diffendal will be unboxing this massive Star Wars merchandise haul from the Halcyon Starcruiser. You can also check out the complete list of Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser-branded merchandise with … Read more

Secondary Market May Indicate Social Media Influencers Are Reselling Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Merchandise from Their Free Media Voyage

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Last week, Disney invited influencers and media for an exclusive preview of the upcoming newest resort at Walt Disney World, Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser. The new resort hasn’t even officially opened to guests yet, and exclusive merchandise from the resort is already being resold on eBay. But media did not have access to the exclusive … Read more