Barely open a year, Disney's $5,000 Star Wars hotel forced to slash prices. 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.
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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.
Another thing to consider here is that the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Resort is essentially an all-inclusive boutique hotel plus an interactive live entertainment experience.
The Start Wars Galactic Starcruiser costs $4,809 for two guests staying in a Standard Cabin. In each 2-night voyage, the following is included in the price: 2 breakfast, 2 lunch, and 2 dinner meals per guest. Unlimited beverages including Green or Blue Milk inside of the Crown of Corellia Dining Room.
Your starcruiser voyage includes a 2-night stay in a cabin or suite with cosmic views of planets, stars, and other ships traveling through the galaxy. Standard Cabins can comfortably sleep 4 to 5 passengers, Galaxy Class Suites sleep 4 passengers, and Grand Captain's Suites sleep up to 8.
Alcoholic drinks on board the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser are not included in the vacation package and must be paid for separately. Some non-alcoholic drinks are included (like soda and coffee), but alcoholic and non-alcoholic specialty drinks require additional payment.
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.
On May 18, when Disney announced that it was shutting down its ambitious Star Wars-themed Galactic Starcruiser hotel in Orlando at the end of September, just 19 months after opening, company executives did not immediately elaborate on what went wrong, framing the closure as merely “a business decision.”
No, Disney isn't slashing prices for its Star Wars hotelWhat about the rest of us? Well, for us, Disney is keeping the 5k-a-stay price the same, but it's offering discounts if we book nights at a different Disney hotel before or after our Starcruiser stays.
Disney promised investors they'd be cutting costs by $5.5 billion, but with stock prices continuing to fall, and streaming continuing to operate at a loss, the company doesn't have room to be running more operations at a loss right now.
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.
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.
Just to get the big number you are waiting for out of the way, a 2-night, 2-day stay on the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser starts at $4,809 for a 2-guest room. Yes, you heard me right. Almost $5,000 for a 2-night stay in the Star Wars Hotel.
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.
Aboard the StarcruiserCostumes 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.
The best way to save is to book your Star Wars: Galactic Star Cruiser with your Disney Visa Card. Whether you have the Premier or the version without an annual fee, it'll knock 30% off the price.
But what exactly does the cost of a stay at Galactic Starcruiser include? A stay at Galactic Starcruiser includes breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, and most beverages, in addition to all those activities.