Move Over Space 220, One Company Will Soon Be Taking Guests to the REAL Outer Space

All systems almost a go for Disney World’s Star Wars Hotel! Guests will be able to enjoy the immersive hotel experience beginning on March 1st, 2022. And if you’re looking for some more space fun, you can head over to Space 220 in EPCOT or hop on Space Mountain in Magic Kingdom. But today we’re bringing you a different kind of space news!

The space elevator inside the new restaurant!

You can officially go into outer space (like the REAL thing) without becoming an astronaut — commercial space travel is basically here, people! And it only costs a little bit more than a trip on the Galactic Starcruiser (okay, it’s WAY more expensive than that but to be fair it is REAL space)! And now we’re sharing all the details you need to know.

If you’ve ever wanted to go to outer space — now is your chance thanks to Virgin Galactic! As long as you’ve got $450,000, that is.

Virgin Galactic is now selling tickets to the general public so guests can reserve their spot on the new spacecraft, but don’t worry, the ticket includes training in “spaceflight preparedness activities” where guests can stay in custom accommodations and get ready for their flight.

Virgin Galactic CEO, Michael Colglazier, has said “We plan to have our first 1,000 customers on board at the start of commercial service later this year, providing an incredibly strong foundation as we begin regular operations and scale our fleet.”

You can catch a flight from New Mexico, at Spaceport America. Flights will last for around 90 minutes, and guests will be able to experience “several minutes of out-of-seat weightlessness” and phenomenal views of Earth thanks to the 17 (!!!) windows on the ship.

Flight reservations also come with access to the Future Astronaut membership community, which allows guests to get excited about space travel before and after their flight.

And we can’t forget about Virgin Galactic’s secret weapon — former Disney Imagineer Joe Rohde! He is listed as an “experience architect” for Virgin Galactic. Previously, Virgin Galactic had shared that his role would be to help “design and guide the overall experience journey for future astronauts, friends and family, and inspired fans alike.”

It’s unclear what specific involvement Rohde has had, but we can’t wait to learn more.

As part of the launch of the public sales for these flights, Virgin Galactic launched a new “consumer brand, designed to capture the love, wonder and awe of the experience of viewing Earth from space, and to inspire generations of future astronauts around the world.”

Again, spaceflights are priced at $450,000, with a deposit of $150,000 initially required. You can visit the Virgin Galactic website to learn more and request the form that’ll then allow you to make your spaceflight application!

We’re looking forward to more news about this project and how Joe Rohde might be helping take people from fictional space worlds to actual outer space! Be sure to check back here for all your Disney news.