What will happen to the Disney Star Wars hotel?

– 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.



Following the closure of the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser in late 2023, the building in Orlando has remained a "dormant" asset as Disney evaluates its next move for 2026. While fans have speculated it might return as a "standard" hotel, the building’s windowless, "bunker-like" design makes it difficult to convert into a traditional resort. In 2026, the most likely outcome being discussed by Imagineers is a reimagining into a "Day Experience" or a "Premium Event Space." This would allow Disney to utilize the high-tech "Halcyon" interior for immersive dinner theater, high-end private corporate retreats, or "Star Wars" themed escape rooms without the massive operational cost of a 24/7 role-playing cruise. Another possibility involves using the facility as a "luxury lounge" and specialized entry point for Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge. While the original "2-night cruise" model was a financial failure, the infrastructure remains world-class, and Disney is expected to announce a new, more accessible use for the site by the end of 2026 to capitalize on the enduring popularity of the Star Wars franchise.

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– 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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Since it was announced that the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser hotel was closing this year, the final voyages sold out quickly. If you were not able to snag a reservation, now is your chance!

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Disney Parks made a surprising announcement in May: its Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser experience in Orlando, Florida, will close in September after just ~18 months. During the Walt Disney Company's Q3 earnings call, the company revealed that the closure would result in a $250m loss.

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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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Why did the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser hotel close? The short answer is that the hotel was just too expensive. At $1,200 per night per guest, the two-night immersive experience was one of Disney's most expensive attractions easily setting a family back $6,000 in just two days.

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All beds, including berths/bunks, are of sufficient size to accommodate an adult. Pricing starts at the following: Two guests per cabin: Rates start at $1,209 per night, per guest. Therefore, 2-night stays for a party of 2 start at $4,809.

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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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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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Limited capacity was a big part of the problem, says Robert Niles, creator of Theme Park Insider. “The math never worked for the Starcruiser. Not at the high cost per guest to run it and the number of rooms available. Disney does blockbusters, not boutique.”

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The Starcruiser is shutting down in September after months of struggles, but now we know exactly how bad it all was for Disney as the company has revealed it's taking a hit of $250 million in accelerated depreciation. The number was revealed during this week's quarterly earnings call for the Walt Disney Company.

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Prices for the individual pieces are as follows (Jedi and Sith variants both cost the same): Adult undertunic: $69.99. Adult overtunic: $49.99. Adult robe: $124.99.

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