Does the Galactic Starcruiser have a pool?

In fact, comparing Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser side-by-side to a Deluxe Resort reveals that it doesn't check many of the same boxes. If you want a luxurious experience with a pool, spa, concierge, well-appointed rooms, and more–you'll be disappointed. Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser has none of those things.



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And while it received glowing reviews from guests, ultimately it performed below Disney's expectations, according to Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Chairman Josh D'Amaro. “It didn't perform exactly like we wanted it to perform, so we decided that we were going to sunset this in September,” D'Amaro said.

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But the Starcruiser was also said to be immensely costly to operate, primarily because it employed a cast of about a dozen core actors who had to perform and interact with guests in full-day shifts. The Galactic Starcruiser features about a dozen core actors who interact with guests throughout the two-day experience.

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Despite the interest of some of her clients, Wolverton said the experience was “not for the masses” because of the price and role-playing element. She thinks demand would have been higher if it were a larger, more typical deluxe hotel with themed Star Wars experiences available to guests.

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One of the reasons a stay at the Galactic Starcruiser is so expensive is that it's more like a cruise experience rather than a hotel. Most meals and activities onboard are included in the price.

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Guests can expect to shell out between $6,000 - $20,000 for a room at the new, immersive hotel. According to Disney, the new hotel will include lodging, meals and entertainment. The new Galactic Starcruiser hotel is sold out for March, April and most of June, according to Disney.

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FILE - Los Angeles Times columnist Todd Martens sits in one of the bunk beds inside a room in the Disney World Galactic Starcruiser on March 1, 2022. Less than a year after opening to great fanfare, Disney World's $5,000-a-stay Star Wars hotel is slashing rates in an attempt to increase bookings.

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Aboard the Starcruiser Costumes that may distract from the experience of other Guests are not permitted. All Guests may dress as their favorite character, but they may not pose for pictures or sign autographs for other Guests.

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What if you need to leave in the middle of your stay? Passengers are able to leave the Galactic Starcruiser at any point throughout their stay.

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While it sounds astounding on the surface, the hotel was met with heavy amounts of backlash from fans. Many fans complained about many of the activities planned aboard the “cruise ship.” The most common complaint, however, was the price point for which Disney asked Guests to pay to enjoy the Galactic Starcruiser.

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There is no age limit in place for Guests traveling aboard the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser, but like any Walt Disney World experience only you can decide for sure when it will be best to experience with your children.

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It just failed to generate enough interest. The sticker shock lasted longer than the novelty value. I'll take my lumps, putting out a video ahead of its debut detailing the five reasons why Galactic Starcruiser will succeed. It lasted just 19 months.

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More On: disney Billed as an immersive experience where guests can interact with characters from the “Star Wars” franchise, the 100-room hotel requires guests to book a minimum of two nights, priced at about $5,000 per couple and closer to $6,000 for a family of four. The cost of a “tricked out” suite jumps to $20,000.

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We confirmed with Disney that the price for the Captain's Table experience on the Galactic Starcruiser has increased from $30 to $50 per person. This is only for bookings happening in 2023 — 2022 bookings are still $30 per person.

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