Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Resort – Opening March 1, 2022

The Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser is Star Wars fans’ dream come true. This is essentially a hotel, but also more of an out-of-this-world experience.

Think of the Galactic Starcruiser as similar to hopping aboard a Disney Cruise Line ship, but instead being transported into a galaxy far, far away and living your best Star Wars life.

Pros and Cons

• Pros: A unique experience providing an unforgettable and all-immersive Star Wars-themed voyage. This is totally unlike any other resort experience on property.
• Cons: Very pricey for a two-night stay.

Overview

You’ll be able to find the Galactic Starcruiser near Disney’s Hollywood Studios and just outside of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge.

View Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Resort Maps.

As previously stated, this isn’t your typical hotel, but a two-day, two-night all-immersive experience. How it works is guests stay onboard a starcruiser, a ship named the Halcyon.

Upon arrival, guests will be ushered into a launch pod, where a simulated experience of blasting off into space begins. If you look up, you should be able to see the Halcyon.

Once the capsule lands, doors open into The Atrium of the starcruiser. 

From special activities, like being able to wield an actual light saber (for guests ages 7 and over), to touring the bridge of the ship, to exploring where the navigation and defense systems are located, the Galactic Starcruiser is definitely a one-of-a-kind resort stay.

Since this is similar to a cruise experience, there are certain items that are included, along with an itinerary for guests to follow.

What’s included:

• A 2-night stay in a cabin or suite
• Valet parking
• Meals (excluding alcoholic and speciality beverages)
• Entry to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, along with the rest of Hollywood Studios
• While at Galaxy’s Edge, one Quick Service meal at Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo or other select locations at the park (meal includes one entree, one non-alcoholic beverage, or, if 21 or over, one alcoholic beverage where available, or for guests ages 3 to 9, one combo meal from the children’s menu to be used in the theme park only)
• Exclusive Galactic Starcruiser databand (aka MagicBand)
• Opportunity to live your Star Wars story through exclusive experiences, missions, and activities
• One-time entry to Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance and Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run during Galaxy’s Edge excursion

Here is a sample itinerary (click to view larger and zoom in):

Important: Only registered Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser guests are permitted to visit the Terminal or board the starcruiser.

Here’s what else we know about the hotel set to open March 1, 2022.

Pricing

You’ll definitely pay a hefty price for this experience, which is certainly unique and unlike any other hotel stay at Walt Disney World.

Here is a sample of the standard cabin rates for voyage departure dates most weeknights from Aug. 20, 2022 to Sept. 17, 2022.

• 2 guests per cabin: $1,209 per guest per night, or $4,809 voyage total
• 3 guests per cabin (2 adults, 1 child): $899 per guest per night, or $5,299 voyage total
• 4 guests per cabin (3 adults, 1 child): $749 per guest per night, or $5,9999 voyage total

Keep in mind that the cost of your voyage varies based on several factors: your party size, voyage dates, and the cabin or suite you book.

Reservations

General bookings for the Galactic Starcruiser are now open.

But, Annual Passholders, Disney Vacation Club members, and Disney Visa Cardmembers will have an earlier booking opportunity (exact details on when that will be aren’t out yet.)

Passenger Cabins & Suites

The Galactic Starcruiser rooms are perfectly themed and make you feel like you’re on a ship — just like in the movies.

There’s a total of 100 cabins and suites. You can book a standard cabin or choose between two suites. Depending on which room you book, you can sleep up to 8 guests.

Each room includes the standard amenities, including mini refrigerator, hair dryer, in-cabin safe, phone with voicemail, interactive TV, H20 Plus spa, bath, and shower products.

There is also storage for your belongings, including shelving and closet space. Of course, there are also outlets to charge your datapads (aka mobile devices).

Cabins even have one or two windows with “views out into space.” Some of the views even feature “a few extra Star Wars surprises.”

Let’s take a look at each room.

Standard Cabin

This is your standard guest room featuring beds and a bathroom. It sleeps 4 to 5 passengers. It includes:

• Queen bed, 2 bunk beds (for one adult each), a wall pull-down bed for one adult (if sleeping 5)
• Pullout table
• TV with entertainment “from your home planet”
• One window “with a view out into space”

Galaxy Class Suite (1 Bedroom)

This is a one-bedroom suite that can sleep a total of 4 passengers. It includes:

• One queen bed and 2 wall pull-down beds for one adult each
• Living space with an integrated seating area
• Same comforts as Standard Cabin
• Double vanity bathroom
• Bar area
• 2 windows with “views out into space” and “a few extra Star Wars surprises”

Grand Captain Suite (2 Bedroom)

This suite can sleep a total of 8 passengers. It includes:

• 2 queen beds, 2 bunk beds (for one adult each), 2 wall pull-down beds for one adult each
• Living space with an integrated seating area
• Same comforts as Standard Cabin
• Main suite with a double vanity bathroom
• Second bathroom with a single vanity
• Bar area
• 3 windows with “views out into space” and “a few extra Star Wars surprises”

Checking In and Out

It’s unclear if you will check in and out online or via the My Disney Experience app for the Galactic Starcruiser.

But, what we do know is that guests are asked to arrive to the Terminal after 1 p.m. and before 4 p.m.

You will not be allowed to board before 1 p.m.

On departure day, you will be served breakfast before leaving the ship via the launch pod.

Parking

Valet parking is included in the price of your voyage. Your car will be parked prior to boarding the ship and launching into your 2-day adventure.

Pools And Recreation

There isn’t a pool available, but there are plenty of recreational-type options available. These aren’t your standard offerings, but Star Wars-themed and quite unique to the overall experience.

Here are the on-board activities available.

Lightsaber Training

You’ll be able to experience the art of wielding a lightsaber and be able to put your skills to the test against a training remote.

Disney also revealed a new type of lightsaber created by Walt Disney Imagineering Research and Development will be part of the experience and Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser guests will be the first to see it in action.

Important: Guests must be at least 7 years of age to participate.

The Engineering Room

This “crew-only area” allows guests to explore the inner workings of the ship’s systems. 

Bridge Training

This is a hands-on experience, where you’ll explore the inner-workings of the bridge and learn how it functions from the crew.

You’ll learn about the navigation, power, defense, and other critical systems that are used to keep the Halcyon safe.

Character Interaction

You’ll be able to meet a mix of new and familiar characters, including Kylo Ren, Rey, and possibly even Chewbacca.

Guests will encounter characters all over and at different points during their experience.

For example, there could be a character guests help stowaway, encounter in a hidden part of the ship, or help break out of a brig.

This also means guests can choose who they want to be loyal to and who they want to interact with. Or, guests can simply sit and watch and take it all in.

There’s something for everyone, including those who like the older movies, those who prefer the TV shows, those who are graphic novel fans, and more.

Galaxy’s Edge Excursion

This isn’t technically on-board, but you will disembark the ship at one point during your voyage to visit Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge.

You’ll take an exclusive transport to the planet of Batuu and emerge straight out into the land giving guests the chance to experience Galaxy’s Edge in “new ways deepening the story of their entire adventure.”

The transport is operated by Black Spire Outpost, which will then “fly up” to the Halcyon, gather guests, and take them to the outpost on Batuu.

You even get a one-time entry to both Rise of the Resistance and Millennium Falcon-Smugglers Run!

Guests won the Halcyon will also learn more about the Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run backstory, including who the coaxium buyer is and will even deliver the coaxium later on.

This really is an all-immersive experience, but it’s up to the you how involved you want to be. You can choose to be casual or dive as deeply as you want.

Also know that Galaxy’s Edge, Galactic Starcruiser, and other Star Wars storytelling all intersect.

Costumes & Gala

If you want to dress up in full costume to truly immerse yourself in the experience, you can!

There will even be Star Wars galaxy apparel available on the ship, you know, if you happen to leave yours at home (or don’t own any).

Also, there will be a “traditional end-of-cruise gala celebration,” that you might want to dress up for as well!

Play Disney Parks App

You will also have access to special features via the Play Disney Parks app, where you can check your personalized itinerary of events and activities, as well as communications from the crew and others you may encounter along the way.

As you make choices throughout your voyage, you’ll receive new communications. You might even be invited to secret meetings and adventures!

Restaurant & Dining Options

There are several dining options available on board.

Menus haven’t been released yet, but know that meals (except for alcoholic and specialty beverages) are all included in your voyage vacation package.

During your trip to Galaxy’s Edge, each guest will receive one Quick Service meal at Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo or other select locations at the park.

This meal includes: one entree, one non-alcoholic beverage, or, if 21 or over, one alcoholic beverage (where available), or for guests ages 3 to 9, one combo meal from the children’s menu to be used in the theme park only).

Here’s what else we know about dining so far.

The Sublight Lounge

The Sublight Lounge is where you can grab a drink and relax. You can even play a hand of holo-sabacc at the Sabacc gaming table.

Crown of Corellia Dining Room

The Crown of Corellia Dining Room will offer breakfast and lunch, before transitioning each evening into a multi-course menu of both “otherworldly and familiar origins.”

• First night (dinner): Enjoy a table-service meal at this supper club featuring a special musical appearance by a galactic superstar.
• Second night (dinner): Called “The Taste Around the Galaxy,” you’ll be able to try courses inspired by the geography and environments of iconic destination planets throughout the galaxy. There are group appetizers for the table, a choice of entrée, and a specialty plated dessert.

TIP: When you book your vacation package, you’ll be able indicate your preference for first or second dinner seating (based on availability).

For breakfast and lunch, there will be Star Wars-inspired dishes, along with “favorites from your home planet.”

• Breakfast: Hot and cold small plates, variety of beverages (juices, fresh brewed coffee, and Bubo Wamba Family Farms blue milk)
• Lunch: Small bites (sandwiches, soups, mini flatbreads, assorted salads, and sweets)

Keep in mind: You are likely to be seated at a table with other guests in the Crown of Corellia Dining Room. If you add on the Captain’s Table experience, you will be seated with other guests.

The Captain’s Table experience requires an additional fee. You’ll sit at the captain’s table, where you’ll be served extra courses (the captain’s favorite dishes). This is considered a “prime location” in the center of the dining room.

Other Info

• Walt Disney World’s Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser webpage
• Galactic Starcruiser Resort Maps

Pros and Cons