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Recounting My Honest Experience at Disney’s Failed Stars Wars Hotel Months After Its Unexpected Closure

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Months after its closing, Disney’s Star Wars Hotel is STILL making waves. 

Window inside cabin

The Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser is going to go down as one of the most fascinating projects undertaken by the Walt Disney Company. Some would argue it was an ahead of its time, unforgettable interactive experience that immersed users in the Star Wars universe. Others may refer to it as an overpriced boondoggle that underdelivered on its premise. What can’t be denied is that, for the 19 months it was open, there was no shortage of opinions on the Star Wars hotel. Since the Galactic Starcruiser closed for good in September 2023, there have been many, many postmortem comments from Disney executives, articles, podcasts, and YouTube videos dissecting what went “wrong.”

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Disney Exec Comments on Failed Star Wars Hotel and Hints at Something NEW

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It has been quite some time since we said goodbye to the Galactic Starcruiser.

Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser

The Galactic Starcruiser was the immersive Star Wars Hotel that could be found at Disney World. This was a great experience for those who wanted to be in the world of Star Wars. It was a very ambitious project for Disney, and it helped create a lot of memories for those who got to have this experience while it was open. Well, a Disney executive just opened up about some thoughts and feelings he has about the project — and it’s pretty heartwarming. [Read more…]

A Part of the Permanently CLOSED Star Wars Hotel Is Coming to Galaxy’s Edge in Disneyland

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The Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser was only open for a little over a year before Disney decided to shutter it.

Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser

However, we’re still seeing signs that the Star Wars hotel has not been forgotten. We spotted a tribute to the hotel in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Hollywood Studios. Now, something ELSE from the hotel is making its way to a Disney park — this time, we’re going to Disneyland Resort.

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Are Permanent CLOSURES the Secret to Disney World’s Success?

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So, we’ve been seeing a trend in Disney World recently.

Splash Mountain

Over the past few years, we’ve seen some things close FOREVER at Disney World. We witnessed the last EVER day of Splash Mountain. We watched Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser open and then close only about a year later. We were there when Country Bear Jamboree performed its last show (okay, not TECHNICALLY its last show, but the show IS changing, so it feels like we were saying goodbye). Although many fans have been upset with these closures, we’ve noticed something interesting.

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Disney’s Star Wars Hotel Was a First of Its Kind. Was It Also a LAST of Its Kind?

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The Walt Disney Company has never shied away from ambitious projects.

Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser

Disneyland and Disney World, after all, have been building ambitious projects since the very beginning! Disney is also always at the forefront of technology, especially when it comes to ways to use that new technology for entertainment. Disney doesn’t always meet success with its massive undertakings, though. Take the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser, which was one of the most unique experiences in the world, but also a project that ultimately failed.

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The Star Wars Hotel and Disney World’s NEW Fort Wilderness Cabins Hotel Have One BIG Thing in Common!

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Some new Disney Vacation Club (DVC) Cabins are coming to Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort!

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The Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness will officially open on July 1st, and we’ve been getting a lot of new details about the updates that Disney has been working on. The new cabins are sleek and modern but are still inspired by the rustic resort with lots of fun Disney details. One thing we recently noticed, though, is that something in these cabins looks AWFULLY familiar.

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4 New Clues About Changes Coming to the Star Wars Hotel in Disney World

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Last year, we said goodbye to the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser forever.

Signs for Galactic Starcruiser

Although the experience of being on the Starcruiser was unique, Disney decided to close it because “it didn’t perform” the way Disney had hoped.” Many blamed Disney’s marketing for the experience, while others believed the high price made it mostly unobtainable for many Star Wars fans. Well, now, the building that held the Galactic Starcruiser is just sitting empty, but we’re seeing indications that Disney isn’t quite done with it just yet.

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NEWS: Disney World Files Permit for CHANGES at the Star Wars Hotel

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Disney World’s Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser hotel may be closed for good, but that might not be the end of the story.

Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser

The immersive, cruise-like experience was shuttered after it turned out that the cost to run the hotel was too much compared to the amount of money it was bringing in. Disney hasn’t made any sort of announcements about what could be next for the space or if we’d ever see anything like the Star Wars Hotel again, but we think we may have found our first hint.

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5 Ways the Star Wars Hotel Completely Shocked Disney Fans

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The Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser may be gone, but it’s not forgotten.

Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser

To say that the Star Wars hotel-that-wasn’t-really-a-hotel was controversial might be an understatement, and there were some things about the whole interactive LARP-like experience that still leave Disney fans scratching their heads. However, a lot of things about the Galactic Starcruiser just outright shocked fans, so let’s take a look at those things that had us all like 😲.

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Everything That Permanently Closed in Disney World in 2023

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Sometimes good things must come to an end. At Disney World, this is especially true.

Cinderella Castle

Disney World offerings such as attractions close temporarily all the time, whether it be due to refurbishment or inclement weather. Sometimes things close for seasonal overlays. Change at the Disney Parks is inevitable. However, on occasion, restaurants, attractions, shops, and hotels don’t just close temporarily — they close permanently. [Read more…]

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