ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Disney announced earlier this year that the company would be closing its Star Wars-themed “Galactic Starcruiser” hotel, with its final voyage scheduled from Sept. 28-30.
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Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser is a revolutionary 2-night experience where you are the hero.
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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.
Here's why we have no regrets. We're Disney Cruise Line regulars and have voyaged on Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser twice. The two-night Star Wars voyage is similar in price to some Disney cruises, but it holds up. There's nothing like the interactiveness of the Galactic Starcruiser, and we have no regrets.
We loved this new experience at Disneyland! We are Star Wars and Disneyland fans, so we were excited to visit Galaxy's Edge. This new land at the park is very well done. The architecture, Disney cast, and the Millennium Falcon make for an immersive experience.
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There are some similarities between Disneyland tickets and Disney World tickets. At both resorts, theme park ticket prices vary based on park and date, but Disneyland's are almost always slightly cheaper. The average price for a one-day Disneyland ticket for entry between April and August 2023 is $154.
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.
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.