We’re anxiously awaiting more news on Disney World’s most anticipated resort, Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser!
©Disney via IAAPA Expo 2020 Presentation
The new experience will be unlike any other Disney resort hotel, as guests will be aboard a “ship” (the Halcyon) for two days with only one port stop in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, very similar to a cruise. Guests will be able to participate in interactive stories and dress the part throughout their stay. It sounds VERY unique and we anticipate many (including us!) will be eager to try it out. Problem is, progress has been SLOW! We decided to reach out to our followers to see what YOU think!
Will the Star Wars Hotel Open in 2021?
The first question we asked our Instagram followers was “Do you think the Star Wars hotel in Disney World will open in 2021?“ We put up a basic yes/no poll, and the results were pretty surprising!
That’s what we call a landslide, folks.
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Wow.
Wowwy wow.
82% of our followers said that they didn’t think it would be opening this year, which left only 18% to say that it would! Reservations for the hotel were SUPPOSED to open last year with the grand opening this year, but the pandemic delayed so many projects that this one could likely have been delayed as well.
Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Concept Art ©Disney
At this time, we don’t have a set opening date (or even a date when they’ll open reservations), but we’ll make sure to update you as we get more details.
How Much Will Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Cost?
Our follow-up question to the first one was to ask our followers how much they think this immersive experience will cost. And let us just tell you, the answers were ALL over the board!
We got a WIDE variety of answers to this question!
Starting at the low end, we had a few people who guessed that a stay on the Halcyon would cost anywhere from $150-$300. (Dare to DREAM BIG!) As much as we wish this were the case, it’s probably not very likely, even if that price were “per night.” Those numbers are the price range on a value or moderate Disney World Resort, and the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser is likely to be priced as a one-of-a-kind deluxe experience.
Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser Dining ©Disney
Moving to the higher end of things, several of our followers guessed that the stay would cost $10,000 or more. We hope that their guess was based on a total price of a package here and not “per night” because otherwise, that would be QUITE over the top! We don’t have any real basis for a cost yet, but $10,000 seems a bit excessive for a two-night trip, considering that currently, Disney World’s most expensive rooms hover around $2000 a night.
Lightsaber Experience Aboard the Halcyon ©Disney
The majority of answers fell in the $1000-$3000 range, and as far as we’re concerned, that seems like a pretty logical guess. It’s unclear how much will be included in the price of your experience. But with onboard activities, an excursion to Batuu, and special experiences, Disney can likely charge more than they would for a typical deluxe hotel stay and people would likely pay the difference.
Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser Atmosphere ©Disney
However, those weren’t the only guesses. One person said “I mean, probably at least your firstborn, maybe more ?” and another one said “an arm, a leg, and your firstborn child.” Hopefully, that doesn’t mean most of you are willing to hand over your firstborns… . We can’t speak for everyone, but we think a vacation would be a bit tense if we had to give up our firstborns — the other kids would never trust us again. ?
Launch Pod taking guests to the hotel ©Disney
No matter when the hotel opens and how much it costs, we’ll make sure to update you as SOON as we get those details, so stay tuned to DFB! (But seriously, try to avoid considering trading your children to Disney for hotel rooms!) We’re carefully watching the most important Disney news to keep our readers on top of things!
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oh, i disagree. if you give up your firstborn then i think the others would pretty much toe the line lest they suffer the same fate. 🙂
As a life long Disney enthusiast, ( first visit Feb, 1972), DVC member, over 150 visits to the parks in Fl, CA-2, 8 Cruises, Disney Institute Alumni 3-times, every back stage tour this is and was and for the life of me, with all the good that Walt fostered and with all of the great talent that has assisted in making Disney what it is today, I just do not understand why they cannot deliver their product on time and within a reasonable price. While WDW may be the happiest place on Earth, it it by far the slowest and is know for being grossly overpriced across the board no never on time. It my have started out that was in 1971 when Roy ran the show, and Michael Eisner and Frank Wells raised the bar, but since then it has been nothing but being behind schedule and 3 times the price it should be. Now you almost have to hit the lottery to stay on site and eat there. I am very disappointed do not expect this Star Wars hotel to be on time and wishing financial reach of the general public.
Just like staying “on property” I personally would not shell out the money this experience will probably cost. That being said, I know there are super fans out there that can’t wait to experience this one of a kind adventure.
I would think it is so small to be able to stay away from each other . Pandemic made it very hard to be able to even think to stay here . This is going to wait to be able to let people do it . The people that wanted to do this think about your safety first is it worth it .
I don’t have a firstborn, but I’d be willing to trade any of my nephews or nieces as a proxy firstborn.
Patrick, you may want to check with their parents first. Otherwise, I don’t think Disney would have a problem with that.