It appears possible that the demise of the Galactic Starcruiser expertise is not as a result of lack of enthusiasm from “Star Wars” followers, however maybe an absence of accessibility. Although the lodge reportedly offered out throughout its early months, its 100 rooms apparently aren’t at all times full today. With a hefty price ticket, it could make sense for followers to see the “Star Wars” journey as a uncommon novelty, somewhat than a spot to revisit typically like neighboring Disney World. /Film’s Bryan Young described the Galactic Starcruiser expertise as much like a luxurious cruise, however with an ongoing live-action roleplay factor and much more perks: adventure-guiding datapads, droids, views of house, and costumed employees members in character abound.
“The ship itself is nothing wanting beautiful, feeling directly like an expensive and forgotten piece of ‘Star Wars’ historical past and one thing that has all of the hallmarks of a galaxy far, distant,” Younger wrote throughout a press go to final yr. Sadly, as Theme Park Insider factors out, boutique experiences will not be what previous and present Disney CEO Bob Iger desires. When Iger resumed the CEO place late final yr, he restructured Disney Entertainment into three classes, certainly one of which is Parks, Experiences, and Merchandise. Iger has made a number of Disney Parks-related strikes since returning, and simply right this moment information broke that he will not be moving 2,000 staffers to Florida after all within the wake of ongoing tensions with Florida governor Ron DeSantis.
In the event you’ve been saving as much as expertise the Galactic Starcruiser, all is just not misplaced: the lodge continues to be taking reservations — however not till after Could 26, 2023, as Disney is at the moment within the means of rebooking company whose reservations fell after the cut-off date. Galactic Starcruiser is about to shut its doorways on September 30, 2023.