/ 22 May 2023

The Force Awakens – just not at the Star Wars hotel

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If a stay at Disney’s Galactica Starcruiser in Florida was on your bucket list, you might need to adjust your plans… The company is closing the “immersive adventure” due to cost-cutting measures, including shuttering its underperforming attractions. Opened just 18 months ago, a 2-night stay at the hotel featuring “exciting and exclusive activities, missions, character encounters and adventures” costs more than $7,200 for 2 people and heading north of $9,000 for a family of 4. For that price you would think you’d get a great view out the window, but no… Stars, planets and asteroid showers are shown on video screens. Superfans aren’t surprised – one said it was too pricey and wants Disney to “find a way to discount the experience to make it more obtainable for the average family.” As Luke Skywalker said to the dentist, may the floss be with them…

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