Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser – Everything You Need to Know
Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser is a completely new concept and the world’s first Star Wars hotel where guests are immersed in their own Star Wars adventure. Here is our ultimate guide to the Galactic Starcruiser hotel.
Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser said “bright suns!” to its first guests on March 1st, 2022!
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Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser
Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser, more commonly known as the Star Wars hotel, is a two-night, fully-immersive “cruise” adventure. It is the most highly-themed Resort that Disney has ever built, and it promises to transport guests into the world of Star Wars for an experience like no other.
Once you pass through the entrance and board your “launch pod”, all mention of Star Wars as a film stops. Instead, you’re a guest on The Halcyon, flagship of the Chandrila Star Line, as you embark on a cruise across a galaxy far, far away. Highly advanced screens create the illusion that you’re traveling past iconic locations in the galaxy on your approach to your port of call, Batuu.
Logistics and Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Star Wars Hotel Located?
The Galactic Starcruiser is in Walt Disney World in Central Florida. More specifically, it is adjacent to Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
How Much Does the Galactic Starcruiser Cost?
Prices for the Star Wars hotel start at $4,809 for a party of two. Disney has provided the following sample pricing. Click to enlarge the graphic. All pricing is for a 2-night stay.
What is Included With a Star Wars Hotel Reservation?
With a reservation on the Galactic Starcruiser, guests receive:
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- Two nights in a cabin or suite
- Ongoing entertainment, which is optional at all times for guests
- Food and drinks while aboard (excluding alcoholic and specialty beverages)
- A quick-service meal at Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo or other Quick Service locations at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
- Admission to Disney’s Hollywood Studios for the excursion to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
- Valet parking
- Exclusive Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Databand
What is NOT Included in a Star Wars Hotel Reservation?
For an extra cost, guests may add to their experience.
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- Seating at the Captain’s Table in the Crown of Corellia Dining Room for one evening. This costs $30 per guest, plus tax, and seating is extremely limited.
- Additional activities while visiting Batuu in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, including:
When Can Guests Arrive?
Guests of Galactic Starcruiser should plan to arrive in the terminal between 1PM and 4PM. Guests will not be able to board before 1PM.
Upon checking in at the Galactic Starcruiser Terminal, guests will board a launch pod to travel to the Halcyon.
How do Guests Get to Galactic Starcruiser?
Driving
If you’re driving to the ship, Disney provides this address:
Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Terminal
201 South Studio Drive
Bay Lake, Florida 32830
Note: Valet parking is included with your voyage on board the Halcyon.
Disney Transportation
If you are staying at a Disney Resort hotel either before or after your visit to the Halcyon, complimentary Disney transportation will be provided to and/or from your Resort for your arrival and/or departure from Galactic Starcruiser.
Do Guests at the Star Wars Hotel Need Park Tickets?
Guests aboard Galactic Starcruiser will not need to purchase an admission ticket to Hollywood Studios in order to experience the “port day” in Galaxy’s Edge. This excursion is included in the price of your two-day voyage aboard the Halcyon.
Travel to and from Galaxy’s Edge aboard “Transport Shuttles” will run continuously on your “port” day until 4PM.
What is a Databand?
Known on Earth as MagicBands, Databands allow guests to interact with sensors throughout their adventures onboard the Halcyon. Exclusive Databands will be complimentary for guests of Galactic Starcruiser and will also be able to interact with touchpoints throughout Walt Disney World (exactly as a MagicBand does).
The Databand will require guests to enable location services, Bluetooth technology, and other permissions in order to fully interact with the adventure onboard. Read more about this from Disney here.
My Disney Experience
Your earth-based My Disney Experience app will still be useful during your voyage on Galactic Starcruiser. Disney says you may:
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- Link your Disney account to your Galactic Starcruiser reservation if that wasn’t done for you when you made your reservation.
- Use online-check-in before your arrival.
- View your reservations and plans just as you would at the rest of Walt Disney World.
- Use Mobile Order during your time in Black Spire Outpost.
What is the Itinerary for the Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser?
Within 30 days of your arrival, your personalized itinerary will be available via the Datapad on your Play Disney Parks app. The Datapad is a Galaxy’s Edge- and Galactic Starcruiser-specific aspect of the Play Disney Parks app that allows you greater interaction with the land and the ship.
There are many things to do onboard the Halcyon, and activity options include:
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- Ship Orientation
- Sabacc Lessons
- Bridge Training
- Rise of the Resistance
- Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run
- Droid Racing Competition
- Lightsaber Training
- Multiple Story Moments
- Spectacular Finale
There’s an end-of-cruise gala celebration, too!
Star Wars: Datapad
The Play Disney Parks app will activate onboard Galactic Starcruiser as a Datapad, just as it does in Galaxy’s Edge. Your Datapad will host your personal itinerary, but it will also receive communications “from the crew and others you meet along the way.”
Disney encourages guests of the Halcyon to download the Play Disney Parks app ahead of arrival.
Costumes
Unlike the guest experience in the rest of Walt Disney World, onboard the Halcyon guests are encouraged (but not required) to wear thematically appropriate costumes.
Disney recommends purchasing costumes ahead of time on shopDisney or stopping by the ship’s boutique, The Chandrila Collection, to buy a costume onboard. You could also wear costumes or pieces you’ve purchased elsewhere or made yourself.
Cabins and Suites
Cabins
Each cabin on the ship can sleep four guests: two on a king-sized bed and two on a pair of bunks. A fifth guest may be accommodated on a pull-down Murphy-style bed.
Standard cabins include:
- space to sleep 4-5 guests
- one queen bed
- two berths (bunk beds)
- one pull-down bed
- a pull-out table
- a mini fridge
- a hair dryer
- an in-cabin safe
- a phone with voicemail capability
- an interactive television with earth-based programming
- H2O Plus® spa, bath, and shower products
Cabins will have one window looking out into “space” at a galaxy far, far away. Simulated views will include recognizable ships and expansive vistas of stars and planets.
Galaxy Class Suite
The Galaxy Class Suite is a one-bedroom suite with a separate living area that features integrated furniture. Additions included in the Galaxy Class Suite are a double-vanity bathroom, a bar area, an additional window with views of space, and “a few extra Star Wars surprises.”
Galaxy Class Suites include:
- space to sleep four
- one queen bed
- two pull-down beds
- a mini fridge
- a hair dryer
- an in-suite safe
- a phone with voicemail capabilities
- an interactive television
- H2O Plus® spa, bath, and shower products
Grand Captain Suite
Grand Captain Suites are two-bedroom suites with a separate living area featuring integrated furniture. These spacious suites include a double vanity bathroom, an additional single vanity bathroom, a bar area, three windows looking out into space, and “a few extra Star Wars surprises.”
Grand Captain Suites include:
- space to sleep eight
- two queen beds
- two berths (bunk beds)
- two pull-down beds
- a mini fridge
- a hair dryer
- an in-suite safe
- a phone with voicemail capabilities
- an interactive television
- H2O Plus® spa, bath, and shower products
Dining
Sublight Lounge
The Sublight Lounge is a bar where guests can enjoy drinks alongside Twi’leks, Droids, and other galactic characters. Guests can play a game of holographic Sabacc while they sip on some otherworldly concoctions.
Note: Alcoholic and specialty beverages will incur additional costs.
The Crown of Corellia Dining Room
On your first night aboard the sip, the Crown of Corellia Dining Room is an immersive, Table Service supper club that offers live entertainment and “a special musical appearance by a galactic superstar.”
On the second night of your cruise, the Dining Room features The Taste Around the Galaxy, a multi-course menu inspired by iconic geography and locations from the Star Wars franchise. The meal will include shared appetizers, individual entrees, and a plated dessert.
Additionally, the Crown of Corellia offers an add-on experience at the Captain’s Table. This table is situated in the center of the restaurant and features additional courses. The price of the Captain’s Table add-on is $30 (plus tax) per person for one night.
Note: There are two seatings for dinner. You will have a choice between them when you reserve your spot onboard (depending on availability).
The Crown of Corellia serves breakfast and lunch as well. Disney says guests will “help yourself” from hot and cold small plates for breakfast and sandwiches, soups, flatbreads, and other small bites for lunch. Beverages are, of course, available at each meal as well. They include the famous Blue Milk!
Note: You may be seated with other parties during your Table Service dining experiences at the Crown of Corellia.
Docking Bay 7 Food & Cargo
Your voyage includes a Quick Service meal during your trip to Black Spire Outpost. When eating on Batuu, the offered option is Docking Bay 7 Food & Cargo, however, Disney also notes that “other select locations” at Hollywood Studios will also be included.
An adult Quick Service meal will include an entree and a beverage (alcoholic included for those over 21 wishing to select one). A child’s Quick Service meal includes a combo meal from the kids’ menu.
Shopping
The Chandrila Collection
This boutique located onboard the Galactic Starcruiser is the place to purchase costumes and galactically-appropriate attire should you wish to dress the part during your voyage.
Droid Depot Droids
Guests of Starcruiser who choose to build an astromech droid at Galaxy’s Edge’s Droid Depot are allowed to operate their droids onboard the ship. They may even choose to race their droids in a droid racing competition!
Guests will need to register for this event up to 60 days before their voyage. See Cast Members onboard to inquire about registration when you board.
The Atrium
The Atrium is the main lobby, where the crew and passengers can gather. In addition to providing ample seating, it also features frequent appearances from characters and will serve as the main “stage” for the ongoing story.
The Bridge
The Bridge is where the ship’s navigation and defense systems are managed. Guests can operate these systems under the crew’s guidance and may be called to battle stations during an attack by the First Order.
The Engineering Room
The Engineering Room is a children’s play area, themed to the ship’s engine room. Younger guests can crawl around and help perform maintenance on the ship’s vital systems.
Lightsaber Training
Lightsaber Training is a recreational activity where guests can practice deflecting blaster bolts with their own training saber. As they work, they might even discover a connection to The Force.
Click here to see how “real” lightsabers are coming to Galactic Starcruiser!
The ship is also expected to include several hidden areas, which are only accessible to guests on “secret missions”.
Extras
The Story
The main draw of the Galactic Starcruiser is the story. You are a guest on board the Halcyon who finds yourself drawn into the conflict between the Resistance and the First Order. Each guest will experience their own unique tale and the choices they make will carry over throughout their trip.
This is a step beyond the existing Star Wars: Datapad you may have used in the Play Disney Parks app, as your physical actions in the resort and park will affect your standing, and Cast Members will respond to your choices. You could end up in the brig for tampering with the ship’s controls, or make an alliance with major players in the Galaxy at the Sublight Lounge.
Character Meet and Greets
Disney purports that guests will encounter familiar characters in new ways — even helping and joining them on missions that can impact their adventures the next day as well.
Guaranteed Attractions
During their excursion to Batuu, guests of the Halcyon will have one-time guaranteed access to experience Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run and Rise of the Resistance.
If Rise of the Resistance or Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run are closed during your excursion, you may receive a Lightning Lane for another day, but your mileage may vary. Speak to a Guest Services crew member for more help.
