NEW: Disney Refuses To Let Failed 'Star Wars' Hotel Die

NEW: Disney Refuses To Let Failed 'Star Wars' Hotel Die

When Disney closed the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser in September 2023, many fans thought that was the end of the line for one of the company’s most ambitious—and most criticized—projects. The two-day immersive experience was marketed as a “Star Wars cruise on land,” complete with roleplay missions, themed dining, and a storyline that connected directly to the galaxy far, far away. But with its sky-high price tag and limited repeatability, the…

Disney’s $6,000 ‘Star Wars’ Hotel Returns From the Grave

When Disney closed the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser in 2023, it looked like the final chapter of one of the boldest experiments in theme park history. Marketed as a “cruise on land,” the Halcyon offered two nights of roleplay, galactic missions, and themed dining that dropped guests straight into the Star Wars universe. But with a staggering $6,000 price tag and little incentive for repeat visits, the experience never reached the kind of succ…

Disney’s Most Embarrassing ‘Star Wars’ Gamble Still Won’t Die : Disney Fanatic

Back in 2021, Disney unveiled the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser, a two-night immersive hotel experience unlike anything else in theme park history. Guests roleplayed as heroes or villains, solved missions, and dined in a galaxy far, far away. The concept sounded revolutionary, but the reality quickly hit hard. With limited replay value and a steep $6,000 cost for a family, the Halcyon closed in 2023—less than two years after its debut. Photo C…