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entertainment2 years ago

Disney World's Attractions: Updates, Closures, Storm Strikes, and New Plans

Disney World is abandoning its Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser attraction, which offered guests the opportunity to stay two nights aboard a spaceship. The experiment failed, and the attraction will close permanently at the end of September. Disney Parks Chairman Josh D'Amaro confirmed that the company has new ideas for the space, but no hints have been given yet. The area is large enough to accommodate a new attraction, but it is likely to be its own separate experience rather than tied to a regular theme park ticket.

via Inside the Magic|
#attractions#disney-world#entertainment
business2 years ago

Disney's Star Wars Hotel Plans Take a Galactic Turn

Disney's $2,500-a-night Star Wars-themed Galactic Starcruiser hotel in Orlando will be shut down at the end of September, just 19 months after opening, resulting in a $300-million write-off. The hotel was a two-night immersive experience where guests pretend to board a spaceship for an elaborate days-long Star Wars cosplay, complete with costumed characters, meals, and storylines. While guests have given the Galactic Starcruiser some of the highest satisfaction ratings in the 50-year history of Walt Disney World, not enough of them return for a second voyage.

via Forbes|
#business#disney#galactic-starcruiser
business2 years ago

Disney's $300 Million Star Wars Hotel to Close After Debacle.

The closure of Disney World's Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser will result in a tax write-off of approximately $300 million due to accelerated depreciation. The hotel did not perform as well as expected, leading to its closure after only one year and a few months of operation. Despite the negative financial impact, Disney is pleased with the value reduction because it will result in lower taxes overall.

via WDW News Today|
#business#depreciation#disney
travel2 years ago

Disney's Galactic Starcruiser Sells Out for Final Voyage, Plans for Replacement Unclear

All reservations for the final voyage of Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser between September 28 and 30 are now completely sold out on the official Walt Disney World website. The themed hotel aimed at immersive storytelling has been burdened with financial troubles, budget cuts, high prices, low occupancy, and inconsistent levels of satisfaction. Despite this, it won the 2022 TEA Thea Award for Outstanding Achievement in Brand Experience.

via WDW News Today|
#disney#galactic-starcruiser#reservations
business2 years ago

Disney's 'Star Wars' Hotel, Galactic Starcruiser, Sells Out and Closes.

Disney announced the closure of its "Star Wars"-themed hotel, Galactic Starcruiser, in September, less than two years after it opened. The immersive role-playing attraction was marketed as part luxury hotel, part theme park ride, part role-playing game. The closure comes as Disney seeks to cut overall costs by more than $5 billion. The 100 cabins at the Florida hotel have no windows, and all visits are two-night stays with a starting cost of more than $4,800 for two people and around $6,000 for a family of four.

via The New York Times|
#business#cost-cutting#disney
entertainment2 years ago

Disney's Star Wars Hotel, Galactic Starcruiser, to Close in December 2023.

Disney's Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser was expected to close temporarily after December 2023 for updates and changes, according to sources close to the project. Imagineers were reportedly working on new shows, merchandise, and updates for the immersive experience as recently as this week. However, Disney announced the permanent closure of the Starcruiser following the September 28 voyage, surprising many who work at the location. The high-priced, two-night immersive experience debuted just over a year ago and had been experiencing disappointing occupancy rates.

via WDW News Today|
#closure#disney#entertainment
travel2 years ago

Disney World's Star Wars-themed hotel to close permanently in September.

Disney World's Star Wars-themed hotel, the Galactic Starcruiser, is closing down after a year of operation. The immersive experience, marketed as a two-night stay, will take its last bookings from September 28 to 30. The hotel's packages start at $4,800 for two people and include lodging, meals, and admission to Hollywood Studios. Guests board the Halcyon starcruiser, stay in a room with a space view, and interact with Star Wars characters throughout the ship. New bookings are paused until May 26 to accommodate those who made reservations after September.

via NPR|
#disney-world#galactic-starcruiser#hotel
entertainment2 years ago

Disney's Star Wars hotel experience to close in September.

Disney has announced that it will close its Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser hotel and attraction in Orlando, Florida, in September 2023, less than two years after it opened. The immersive experience offered guests a chance to interact with Star Wars characters, participate in lightsaber training, and enjoy a themed environment. The closure is said to be a business decision, and Disney plans to use what it has learned to create future experiences that can reach more guests and fans. The booking system for future voyages remains temporarily closed, but bookings will reopen on May 26.

via Fox Business|
#disney#entertainment#florida
entertainment2 years ago

Disney World's Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser to Close in September.

Disney World is closing its ultra-immersive Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser attraction at the end of September, citing it as a "business decision." The two-night experience, which includes lodging, food, programming, entertainment, and special access to the Galaxy's Edge area of the Hollywood Studios theme park, costs between $4,800 to $6,000 per person. Disney has not yet announced the fate of the building housing the attraction, but said it will contact guests who previously booked a voyage on or after September 30 to discuss their options and modify their plans.

via CNN|
#disney-world#entertainment#galactic-starcruiser
business2 years ago

Disney's Star Wars hotel, Galactic Starcruiser, to permanently close in September.

Disney World is shutting down its Star Wars-themed hotel, the Galactic Starcruiser, after its final guests from September 28th to the 30th. The immersive hotel, which costs around $5,000 for a two-night stay, opened in March 2022 but has shown signs of struggling. Disney will contact affected guests to discuss options and modify plans, and new bookings are paused until May 26th. The move comes as Disney cancels plans to build a $1 billion development near its Orlando theme park, likely due to changing business conditions and a feud with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.

via The Verge|
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entertainment2 years ago

Disney's Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser Hotel to Close Permanently After Less Than Two Years.

Disney is closing its Star Wars-themed Galactic Starcruiser hotel in Florida after less than two years due to its high cost and mandatory 48-hour stay. The immersive hotel cost roughly $1,200 per person, per day, for a two-day all-inclusive interactive role-playing adventure where guests interact with characters from the sci-fi saga and enjoy themed games, food, and drink. The pandemic likely made the concept a tougher sell for the virus-wary given the prospect of being confined in an enclosed area for a prolonged period of time.

via Hollywood Reporter|
#disney#entertainment#galactic-starcruiser
travel2 years ago

Disney World's Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser to Permanently Close in September.

Disney World's Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser, an immersive two-day hotel experience, is set to close in late September after being open for only over a year. The experience, which costs around $1,200 per person per day, has been praised for its innovation and immersive entertainment but proved too pricy for general Star Wars fans. The company plans to take what they've learned to create future experiences that can reach more guests and fans.

via CNBC|
#disney-world#final-voyage#galactic-starcruiser
travel2 years ago

Disney's Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser to Permanently Close in September.

Disney World's immersive Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser experience will have its final voyage from September 28 to 30, 2022, with new reservation bookings paused until May 26. The two-night adventure debuted in Spring 2022 and cost $4,800 for two guests and just under $6,000 for four guests sharing a cabin. A Walt Disney World spokesperson said the experience had been praised by guests and recognized for setting a new bar for innovation and immersive entertainment.

via USA TODAY|
#disney-world#final-voyage#galactic-starcruiser