Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser - Second Voyage Review with Tom

[@WDWNT]

Was this review helpful?

[@trevorrandom]

Very useful I'll never visit this place thanks👍

[@deesixx1460]

I found it very helpful. I’m curious what you would estimate the % new content you experienced the second trip with the different missions and different conversations.

[@saturnlight7985]

NO IT WAS NOT lol YOU OBVIOUSLY HAVE SOME SORT OF BIAS LOL I HAVE BEEN TO THE GALACTIC CRUISER AND IT WAS TERRIBLE!!!!!!!!!!!! IT WAS NOT EVEN STAR WARS NOT EVEN ONE BIT YOU ARE OBVIOUSLY NOT A STARWARS FAN

[@wavelength3856]

Yes, it was helpful and quite interesting - as with last time, I really love your honest and thoughtful approach. What I would have loved to know (as a couple others have mentioned) was more than just how well the operations held up several weeks after the "maiden public voyage", but also in-depth, with a couple examples, on how the story/entertainment experience felt for you as a repeat visitor. Where the curtains may have peeled up a little due to seeing something twice, or where you expected something rote and then were surprised in the best possible way.

[@colors6692]

Are you paid by Disney to say you liked it?

[@MW-pw9ip]

Went with the family this past week. I agree that the actors during the day were 100% on point and acting their respective roles all the time. Within hours two of the actors knew my daughter’s name (she was dressed like Rey) and never forgot the entire two days and pulled her into a couple of “missions.” Still processing the value/cost question but it’s done, not sure we’ll do it again. Most food was good, very rich, and about 1/3 of it was an easy pass. The blue and green milk were very good, everyone like that and it was different than what you get in the parks (to us anyway). Crew staff, not the actors, were next level Disney cast members; one of the workers in the Chandrila guest store shared some of the history of the Halcyon while ringing me up for some merch. Everyone there are passengers, crew, or actors. We had a room on the 4th floor and I’d definitely do that again as much of the ship activities occur on the 4th floor. That said, elevators were reasonable quick.

[@ericdoolittle6813]

How about a review a year from now to see what the BIG changes will be? Do you think the price will drop? Will they change the story line up any? Upgrade the “filler” activities (line dancing/space bingo). I think they could upgrade the light saber training to a VR style game (my kid has the beat saber VR game that is really cool), they could make the VR headset to look like the blast helmet that Luke wore on the Falcon in A New Hope. IMO it would make that particular activity way more cool than lights from a wall.

[@ericjanssen394]

Or, as we fear, will it go the way of American Idol at the Studios, an experience it was cool to think they would OFFER, but which not enough paying guests could actually participate in to keep it viably afloat?

[@UrSammich]

That is if it manages a full year. At this current time reviews seem rather mix, positive towards the experience, negative in terms of cost and what you get room wise. So its hard to say if this will stay a year and if changes would be made. Hopefully cause most people don't want to drop 5k.

[@ericjanssen394]

@@UrSammich It's one of Scott Adams' Dilbert Principles, that no matter how ambitious a new technology, product or political system is, it's doomed to fail if it overestimates the audience's willingness to participate, and doesn't take into account that they will be 1) Lazy, 2) Greedy, and 3) Horny. 2), we know, 1) was already covered, when non-SW fans complained that they'd have to spend all their time on the ship and Galaxy's Edge in cosplay acting out the story, and 3)...well, Gaia's got that covered.

[@ericdoolittle6813]

My prediction is that in about 3-5 years, if they don’t do any major changes to the interactive story line, the novelty will wear off and Disney will drop the interactive part and just make it a Star Wars themed hotel.

[@GeococcyxVelox]

We’ll, it’s a 100% certainty Disney will never drop the price. Because they never drop their prices.

[@tomatozest6074]

I really hope we see more like this in terms of actors in the parks themselves- maybe covid just has me missing when characters actually walked around and interacted with guests, but this really seems like something that would take the parks to the next level

[@Lambert58-v9i]

Do you realize if you eat the green and blue bagel bread , you’ll poop those same colors.

[@stijnvdv2]

well they all got the boot when covid hit coz Disney parks weren't doing so great. They even closed the soup kitchens for the ex-employees but gave the managers millions and millions in bonuses.... There is your Disney family bond!

[@Mark_Gibson]

Another brilliant review Tom - thank you 👏 I find it incredible you had a 30-minute wait for a journey that would’ve taken 5 minutes to walk 🤦🏻‍♂️ Why didn’t they just build a covered walkway?! With an airport-style travelator if needed for accessibility. It’d have been a better experience, way quicker and not to mention more environmentally friendly. Could’ve used the same technology as the boarding shuttle to maintain suspension of disbelief as well. I’m speechless 😳

[@Meatball2022]

Or build a big room where people are strapped down like an elevator, make it shake a bit, show video of a transport. Then open the doors and let them walk the rest of the way thru a makeshift port terminal. Not unlike the entry elevator - just bigger

[@quitaulla1569]

@@Meatball2022 Yessss! 😀👍🎈

[@Mark_Gibson]

@@Meatball2022 Absolutely! 😊👍 Seems a bizarre misstep assuming people don’t want to walk 200 metres (0.125 miles).

[@billybatson22]

Not only is this great, but helping with my current withdrawals with no News Tonight the past few weeks...

[@QuatroAtYale]

I think the most telling thing you said, "Those are the most magical moments..." They've succeeded, it's Disney magic. Still will never be able to afford to go, but thank you for all the review material.

[@JonathanBates]

Curious if one could use knowledge of the alternative menu items to request them, and if cast would be polite and cater to that or decline. For the price I feel like the lobster, caviar, and salmon should be the standard. However, Disney being Disney it doesn't surprise me that they cheaped out on it a bit.

[@largol33t1]

Just pathetic and CHEAP of them but what else des one expect from Bob Cheapek? And the drinks list is overpriced too. This whole crap show was executed half-heartedly from start to finish. The warning sign for me was when Universal mildly trolled them with a picture of their maintenance truck on their Twitter page, warning guests that this is what $5-6k gets them: a ride in a glorified box truck.

[@porcelainthunder2213]

More than likely, you won't be able to request it. They knew repeat customers were going to be there (and media at that), so it was likely planned and arranged by kicthen management ahead of time. You don't keep ingredients like lobster or caviar, or even the red fish around just inbcase somebody asks for it. And they likely would not drive it over spedial for you from another restaurant on property whe ordered. Then tyere isnthe issue with other guests then wanting it, somit was kind of a risky move to even serve it (not so much the red fish, but the added lobster and caviar could make other guests mad they paid all that money and coudn't get that...they were stuck with the nasty blue shrimp.

[@davidnorell]

For the Cubby beds, its the smaller aperture that makes it look smaller than it really is. The smaller aperture causes one to see a smaller space when its really wider past the aperture.

[@scottczesak1638]

Thank You Tom! You know you had my family really interested on your first review- and I would love to do it but... We were planning on vacationing at WDW for 7 days this summer- so I thought if we could pull it off, maybe we could do the cruise for 2 of the days. I worked closely with the Vacationeers (they are great) figuring out that 1 overnight at WDW with my family of 4 with food was going to be about $1200... so if you take 2 nights cost, it really drops the starcruiser down to $3500-ish... still really high, but with other discounts the Vacationeers figured out- ok.. we thought we might be willing to go for it- and then we found out the only dates we can travel- our family of 4 were estimated at $7400 for that standard room (and worse yet- they would not give our vacationeer person an actual cost unless we gave them our credit card/ 20% down guarantee- then we could hear the real quote- she couldn't believe it- talk about open your wallet and just take what you want Disney). Yeah, we said uncle- $7400 was that straw that broke our hopes. Oh well, we'll still be going to WDW but we'll have to live vicariously through you on the starcruiser. Thanks to all the staff that makes this channel hum!

[@jlasf]

You mention what made it unforgettable for me. I had gone to Cargo Hold to take some pictures. I was there for a minute and Rey ran in, lightsaber in hand. She said to me, “Don’t tell anyone I am here!” and bolted out the other door. I laughed at the surprise and felt that giddy pleasure one gets as a kid. Among other reasons, that’s what made it worth it! Thanks for being positive. If you look at Google reviews, most people who have gone, gave it 5/5. The bad reviews were from people who hadn’t gone and were griping about price.

[@justinbaker2883]

Thanks Tom. Know this vid wont get the numbers but for those thirsting for this it was much appreciated. Cant wait for the third!

[@cpt.hebikurashota7545]

Thank you sir for doing this This diff is quite comprehensive, glad to hear that you felt that there is more than enough to see even if you were to take a third run at it. BTW which paths have you taken thus far? Did you find one better than the other or were they both equal? Looking forward to your reReview in May to see how much the experience changes having been running for a while now.

[@JonathanBates]

Was hoping to hear more about the difference between the resistance and first order missions/games and if they use the same rooms or have completely different areas to interact in. Ie. Did the first order have a dramatic moment like the holocube? Does the resistance have an engineering "escape room" type game? Do both use the bridge but vary from shooting asteroids or TIEs?

[@averyeml]

Personally from what I’ve seen I think the First Order stuff looks more fun. Maybe it’s just due to what’s been recorded but the Jedi stuff all looks like deep, “emotional” speeches about the force and being connected and how deeply important each person is and everything is and the ship is, while the First Order feels more action-oriented and humorous. 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@goodluckfox]

We just came off the March 29, 2022 sailing. EVERYBODY gets a "bridge training" event that turns into a little more, (I got to do it twice because my wife missed hers) and there's another bridge scene for Resistance as well as for First Order (Lt. Croy had to shoot down the loader bots that we had jiggered to block his transmissions, but doing so attracted incoming fire from the First Order so in order to save his own and everyone else's skin the First Order players had to defend the ship until Croy could get a signal out. (Their scene was right after ours and I watched it through the observation window).

[@largol33t1]

The massive drop in corporate bigwigs on the second day worried me. Considering this is one of the most expensive things you can book at Disney, you figure they would be more concerned. If I was in corporate, I wouldn't care what Bob Chapek says: I'm going to walk next to the guests from their car to the lobby to the main hall to their rooms and see every bit of it. Then I'll do it with the next 2-day guests. And again. And when I'm satisfied, I'll leave. And put a reminder on my phone to come back in a week or two and wash, rinse, repeat. That's the only way to know for sure if this uber-expensive project is really worth it...

[@B82828]

You totally right… one actor scratched his butt during the ending scene and it took me 5 trips and half a million to catch that story moment

[@RedUnited30]

A great second review. Thank you for bringing this to us. Those differences from the first to the second are actually pretty drastic. I understand all the CM’s who trained wanting to work. Deservedly so. But it’s good to know there are differences. The second cruise is what I feel they will be like from here on out. Thanks for the comparisons. Honest as always. Love the work you and the WDWNT crew do. One of the best WDW news outlets. Now to just save up for my next trip which may or may not include the Starcruiser.

[@matthewmorin7016]

It's interesting that the food reviews are all over the map. Some say it's great, others say it's passable.

[@CastawayRJ]

Thank you for your second voyage review.

[@mikek3979]

Thanks so much for this review, Tom! Really enjoyed both of your reviews of the experiences.

[@rjgmedia6298]

"you spent ANOTHER 6K? wow, thanks! here's a 2 dollar wristband for you..."

[@Ironswiftness]

Yep, 12k gets you a two dollar wristband, some caviar, lobster, and salmon.

[@FortMiseryGaming]

Clearly you know whats up disney wants money and gives lack luster experiences always lol.

[@gomatgo]

I’m in heaven. Two Tom Starcruiser reviews.

[@BurtonChristmasLites]

Tom I realize that you and upper management of Disney might not see eye to eye on some things. However, I really hope Disney sees and appreciates your review (both of them) on SWGS. I think honestly you will probably win some folks over to possibly going after watching. If they can afford it ;-) Robert

[@ziggy4465]

Still waiting to see more to sway me to the interested side. It’s just too much for the price point, in my opinion. I know there will always be people willing to pay whatever, but that’s not me…even though I’m a huge fan. As always, I appreciate your commentary.

[@Notepad37]

The price will go down one day, sadly quality probably will as well. Eventually the people willing to pay this will do it and they will be out of them.

[@georgesantiago1101]

I think it would be great if they added new characters or changed some from time to time. Also, I think they need more activities in the ship. And definitely lower the price.

[@kentslocum]

So grateful that WDW News Today is dedicated to returning in a few months and reviewing it again--I hope Disney maintains the level of service quality!

[@JediAlliance]

So is the Captain's suite, the one they were saying is like $10k? The grand cabin suite or something?

[@mickeysmyspiritanimal223]

Yay! It’s Tom! This was the voyage I got to meet you! -Tracee from Queens! This is good to hear your review on this voyage!🥳💜❤️💛

[@MelissaH1977]

I've loved all of this coverage. Never going to do it for various reasons but love it all. Thank you for sharing!

[@oneearrabbit]

I didn't know you were on my cruise. Damn, would have been cool to say hey. But yes, my friends and I who went together are already planning another trip next year.

[@chrisbueneman736]

Thank you for 2 reviews! I am still not personally interested in this type of experience and at that price point, but they could pull me in if they made some substantial content changes and drop the price

[@kimmccarthy7747]

What content changes? Just curious.

[@chrisbueneman736]

Kim - I am 52 years old and grew up on the Original Trilogy so I’d like to see that represented. I’m not attached to this sequel trilogy era/setting.I’m not a fan of having to role play for 2 days either

[@kimmccarthy7747]

@@chrisbueneman736 Fair enough. I think it would be much better if done with the OT, but really, except for the final battle, the trip is very neutral what trilogy it is.

[@scrappy00001]

For the price the food should be five star. I’m guessing the red fish was Salmon which is a lot better than White Fish.

[@lindatannock]

Yeah, and a piece of salmon isn't exactly breaking the bank, when you're spending 6 grand lol 😆

[@mushieslushie]

Referring to them as 'white' and 'red' tells me everything I need to know about his ability to critique foods. It's 100% salmon, call it salmon.

[@ktpaladino]

There are other fish the color of Salmon though. Arctic Char, Steelhead Trout etc.

[@ktpaladino]

@Jack Fisher In this case, char is the actual name of the fish, not the way it is cooked. 🐟

[@ktpaladino]

@Jack Fisher 🤣👀🕵🏼

[@Martymooseyepthatsme]

If they changed the timeline so many more people would’ve paid for an original trilogy content themed hotel. Complete misfire. Sequels suck. Hotel should be 3k max.

[@griff9288]

Bob Paycheck needs to be removed as CEO

[@roycem4945]

I suspect that Iger is still puppet-masteringer Chapek.

[@jameskeefe1761]

For people who are into this thing, it does have some good attributes. There are downsides I think 1) Lightsaber training seems like an absurd concept on a cruise ship, it cheapens what a serious weapon it is 2) budget cuts led to cheapened theming, lots of drywall interiors, makes it look ho hum. 3) The price. This is subjective, this is not a vacation for people for whom travel, scenery, outdoors, etc are MUSTS. This is an artificial experience in an indoor space which smells of artificial materials. You can get a far more memorable experience for less with a trip to Europe, rather than a concrete box in Orlando.

[@jillwachbrit6630]

Thank you again for your honest review. Not for me due to the cost of the two days but definitely interesting to see it to see what the experience provides.

[@funstuff74]

Having worked in an adjacent industry - the other magic bands made it so they could easily ID you as repeat. They made it felt like a nice thing but it was completely for staff to know who REALLY spent cash.

[@brushylake4606]

"Food and beverage can turn this around if they're given the budget to do so." Considering it's $5,000 for than 48 hours for two people, what the hell are they doing skimping on the budget? I was seriously considering whether or not to try and save up and take a voyage. You will review disabused me of ever considering it. It's impossible to believe that such an expensive experience would have its food options limited by budget. That seems to me to be the one thing that disney, considering everything, should be able to get right first time. That seems the simplest thing to get right.

[@StrawberryCelebi]

I’d really like to know how far you’re allowed to go for in-character wardrobe. For those of us with film/theatre costuming experience, or cosplayers, etc, how elaborate can our outfits be? Obviously no masks, but I’d love to include some simple low-key prosthetics and costume makeup for a Theelin character.

[@MW-pw9ip]

Our family did this last weekend for spring break. I’d say @ 1/3 people there were costumed up and nearly all kiddos (10 yo and under?) had some type of costume gear on. I’d say it’s very permissive so long as you are dressing consistent with whatever Star Wars cannon has represented as costumes. There was one passenger dressed as Boba Fett (looked good) and he was quickly absorbed into the story. Not sure of prosthetics but I would recommend you call and ask.

[@karppadiem7014]

I'm most surprised to hear you say that the cast was all the same caliber. I watched different cast memebers playing the same parts from the media and influencer previews plus the first voyage and I definitely had my favorites. I'm also part of several FB groups where people are really really hoping to get specific CMs playing the parts so it isn't just me. 👍

[@gissneric]

If only Lieutenant Croy from the media and first voyage was the same all throughout but that must be exhausting. I have seen other people playing Croy though. They're okay but not that amazing.

[@JonathanBates]

@@gissneric yeah, that first voyage Croy was amazing. Would be disappointed to not get him if I were ever to go.

[@UnkleLoops]

@@gissneric Who has video of an alternate Croy? The only videos I have seen were of same initial voyage cast.

[@gissneric]

@@UnkleLoops check the vlog of Magic Journeys. The Croy there is different.

[@FunGetAways]

I still believe this is a one-time experience. This still seem to be for people with $$$ not a family experience. Yes this may be affordable for 2 but what about the solo traveler or 4 and up family group? Thanks for the second review.

[@sheknows4991]

Apparently families of four are able to afford this. People are booking the cruises. The thing is, do they want to pay for it. It's expensive. I am disappointed that they chose not to have any solo accommodations. I mean this isn't an actual cruise so something could have been done.

[@ChrissyDee3]

Do you CHOOSE prior to - to be on dark side or Jedi side or does that unfold based on your missions?

[@benotto44]

I let all the ads play through because I love you. 😘

[@loualiberti4781]

Thank you for your review. It looks horrible - I just cancelled my reservation. Thank you.

[@sallysmithson9713]

If you had waited a couple of months before going back for a second visit it seems like you would have had a more accurate review. They've only done this a couple of times, everybody is still full of energy. A couple of months from now when the actors are tired, the wait staff has had enough things could be very different.

[@sarahbennett7235]

Would love to see this review done again in a year-see what happens. Very pricey- completely out of my families price range (as is WDW these days). So in the comments I read you lost your media pass....why is that? Negative review of something? I find it very hard to believe when folks are invited to a media event or even to review things like genie + they can be truly honest is Disney is either footing the bill or holds your access to future events over you if you say something unfavorable. Genuinely curious how all this works. What I have seen presented about Genie + versus what family members experienced were much different!

[@lindatannock]

Yes, they have to speak positively on the entire event they're invited to, or they aren't asked back. Yes, really. They have hashtags they must use, key phrases etc. They also have to attend every event they're invited to as well (from what I've heard), otherwise they risk losing their media pass. Do what you're told, or face the consequences, basically 🙄. If they believed in their product, they wouldn't have to bribe them to say only nice things about them imo 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@yaffarealbeauty6089]

Standing on the transport to Batuu! I’m not interested in this experience but you can’t convince me to “rough it” for this price.

[@TheRogueAttraction]

I still just cant get past the cost. This is almost a mortgage payment or 2.

[@michellee1190]

This is great to hear! I am going (for the first time) in May. If we’re there at the same time, Tom, I’ll buy you a drink at the Sublight Lounge!

[@ChrissyDee3]

In this day and age I’d pay any up cost for excellent customer service above anything else bc it just doesn’t exist anywhere anymore. So these special things they did for your second visit is just so nice to hear.

[@Bill23799]

I have wondered if Disney would come up with an alternate storyline for people who are going on their second cruise.

[@nickyice7816]

10k in two days how much this company make?

[@srh667]

i think there are enough bored rich folks to keep this thing open for a couple years at least. Now the mouse will empty your wallets.....magic.

[@andreasanchez3557]

Well, they better be keeping it open I'm going to be saving for this.

[@oleg1ch]

Im surprised that there is a storage issue with the rooms. In that - you're schedule is very full and you are only there for two days (and one morning). Do you have time to unpack your bags into the room-based storage, then pack it all back up again? seems like quite an effort (if thats what someone wants to do) to unpack and then re-pack. interesting thanks for these reviews.

[@Bernstorm5000]

Repeatability and not catching all the story seems understandable. I saw SLEEP NO MORE in NYC 3 times. That was only like 2 hours, and I still feel like I didn’t catch it all.

[@prepperchris1]

so the big question is do you tackle the mouse beach balls while you are giving mick job

[@jgkidd82]

Thanks for this review!

[@JasmineDreams]

So what you’re saying is… you really have to spend $12,000 before you get a true VIP experience with the best food and surprise VIP perks. Got it. Also, I wouldn’t call those gestures “sweet” or “nice” of them… you clearly overpaid for it lol they’re not doing it to be nice, they’re doing it to keep you saying glowing things like this 🙄

[@MemeinAndDreamin]

Exactly, he's starstruck.

[@matthewsmith2979]

Did he even pay? Or did Disney provide one of the stays?

[@cineful]

@@matthewsmith2979 he paid both times

[@JasmineDreams]

@@matthewsmith2979 he paid, but I just think the perspective is very different when your Disney-related business was likely what funded it, and made you able to go and enjoy the experience without having to think about your pocketbook. Personally, I could afford this right now. But it makes me feel dirty just thinking about it. I used to go to Disney as a normal lower-middle class kid, and I was ably to feel fully immersed and have (mostly) the same experience as wealthier kids at the parks, and even the hotels had great perks at all price points. Now, that level of immersion has been sucked from the parks and is behind this ridiculous paywall. It just feels wrong. It all feels very elitist now. Which was never what Star Wars was supposed to be about. Or Disney. I just feel that he lost perspective of that in this review, for the most part. Actually.. I think everyone is slowly losing sight of that and just accepting this as the “New normal” for Disney, even though they could just fight it with their pocketbooks and consumer choices. I cancelled my Disney Christmas vacation and emailed their offices as an investor explaining exactly why. I’m starting to not enjoy certain youtubers either, who are rolling with it all and promoting it to stay in Disney’s good books. It doesn’t sit right with me, so by default I guess I’m kind of not supporting them either (though I didn’t really mean to boycott or anything, the content has just become too frustrating to watch). I just don’t want to support and encourage Disney’s continued movement in this direction. It makes me sad but that’s how bad it’s gotten for me. Idk how that ended up in such a rant, sorry lol

[@David-sr3tz]

Totally fair point. “Nice” and “sweet” are curious descriptions of these services

[@NoNeedToReply34]

Not my cup of tea for various reasons. I won't go into details on my thoughts because for someone out there this is their bucket list item. Have a great day everyone!

[@ralphbiggs4549]

Imagine having the money to go to this thing three times in less than six months. I probably will never see it. No hate, just an observation. I love this channel

[@ciscoduncan1490]

That’s me. I’m probably not going to do it so I like the big long logs showing everything and anything. Maybe if I won a trip to the star cruiser I might do it but I’m not that rich. Lol thank you Tom again for your great video and your great insight and information.

[@AbbeyHNormal]

I’d love to get your review from both your May and December voyages!!

[@mickeysmyspiritanimal223]

I was able to get on the 7:30 voyage to Batuu! Yes, we found out at breakfast that there was an earlier transport! 😉 The bedroom is a great size! 😜

[@MemeinAndDreamin]

Sorry to hear it!

[@larrybird9340]

You are a real trooper suffering through such a cringe experience to save us from making the mistake of booking this hotel.

[@dronepro7316]

Is there any pool on-board? Even an in-door one?

[@KSCzap360]

It seriously looks so boring. I’m definitely not into the whole role play and looks very repetitive. I price the value at maybe 3k for a family of 4. I can’t grasp their price

[@Sillyzombie666]

I lost immersion when the light sabers hit the hand rail.... some how the rails are beskar lol

[@CinnamonGrrlErin1]

Now I want Tom to go do the adult Space Camp program at NASA and *then* compare lol

[@gissneric]

For that price, I would rather save up and go on the Disney Wish which is also brand new.

[@TheFtm22]

Okay, a 40 hour ADVENTURER'S CLUB - I'd be all in! Enjoyed your videos - not into this story stuff but appreciate the content.

[@mickeysmyspiritanimal223]

I truly had a fantastic time! The actors are superb! I am not a Star Wars Super Fan and I loved it! Thank you Tom! Off to update my WIGS subscription! Best Journey!!👍🏽🥳🥰🎊

[@ThugKnight]

Is it worth 6 grand though?

[@queenboudicca31]

@@ThugKnight see OPs name. Either way, they will believe so.

[@DerektheDalek]

I would love to see Marvel get something like this, maybe with the SHIELD Hellicarrier or the Xavier Mansion as a setting for a similar sort of experience. Makes me wonder if Disney and other groups could even build such things outside the parks and across the world. I'm doing the Secret Cinema Guardians of the Galaxy immersive experience later this year and I do wonder if Disney should try taking a page from them or give them the ability to have something more permanent.

[@averyeml]

I think it’s neat they did more for repeat customers. I mean, the entertainment experience is identical so it’s good to know there’s minor rewards if you’ve been twice 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@josephhughes1498]

I imagine there will be some interesting stories from cast members about strange or awkward or cool situations that will come out in a few years…

[@josephhughes1498]

With all the improvisation happening between guests and other guests & guests & cast members.

[@GLJosh]

Do we have more DS-09 footage? Please?

[@andyinmichigan9058]

I wanted to say something clever but... So just hello

[@AP-ob2gn]

I love that the hinges of the doors look sooooooo similar to ikea’s

[@Theobroma-p3n]

Where did you get that fabulous shirt?

[@Clay3613]

I wonder if the staffing shortage is due to the recent controversy?

[@queenboudicca31]

Or these guests were not press or influencers.

[@giannidags]

Do you know if its possible to follow several different storypaths? Like you've mentioned before for many of us when we go on a vacation we want to get the most bang for our buck and that means seeing as much as possible. So naturally hearing of the several story paths and the events they allow you to gain access to I'd like to do more than one if Im spending nearly 6k

[@ktpaladino]

I haven’t been so I’m just speculating based on what I’ve heard, but I think following multiple story lines as one person would be almost impossible because of time constraints. They do this because like Tom said, they want repeatability and people to come back and do it different the next time around. You could however have different people in your party pick different paths, though it would require you to split up at times to complete missions.

[@carbondragon]

At $1000 ($500 a night) it would be expensive but I think it would have a continuing presence. But at this price, they're going to run out of people pretty quickly I think, within the year.

[@KenLantern]

I cant even afford one star cruise Im surprised someone can afford 2 times

[@roycem4945]

to do this (at 5,000 per two night visit) -- for six visits to the hotel over a year would be only $ 30,0000. -- I wonder what what food upgrades you would get. --- (BTW: It would only cost $ 60,000 if you did once a month for the year.)

[@roycem4945]

@Xer0 I am merely pointing out that potential "repeat" customers might be doing just that - so just consider the cost. Hey, if you did it six times in six years (once a year) - it cost you over $ 30,000

[@IndiephantomSofaSinema]

What do you mean by red fish? It looks like salmon.

[@johnpeppers3784]

I see how you can relate it to the Adventurers club which I loved and miss but it came at a minimal charge. I love Star Wars but think this is definitely geared towards people with way more interest than me.

[@ashlee7464]

Love this content! Thanks for sharing everything!

[@kingofkrakatoa]

I still think they missed the boat. Could have had a larger star wars resort. Priced at deluxe and added this stuff. . I don't know if 100 room starcruiser can maintain. Alot of people will one and done.u gonna need repeat customers at 6k

[@eeyore777]

Too bad the hotel isn’t a little bit closer to HD. They could have made a tunnel to walk to HS. Kinda like the underground walkway under MK.

[@stevewhitehouse9532]

Lovely Review again Tom 👍😁

[@stevefindlater302]

It’s interesting reading comments on pricing, converted for me it’d be £4000 ish (rounded up) for 4 of us in a room, that’s £1000 each for the two nights or £23 per hour of entertainment during your 43 hours onboard. I’d easily pay £60+ for an hours comedy show or theatre experience and that would equate to £2580 per person over the same 43 hours, which in essence means for the same quality of entertainment I’d save £1580 per person over the trip. Ok that’s the extreme example but if the experience and quality is as I’ve seen many review, then £23 an hour on board per person inc food, drink, park tickets and queue jumping, then it isn’t a lot to ask in my opinion. Yes it’s a huge amount to outlay all at once, I get it, but when comparing apples you need to actually compare them to other apples not just any other fruit. In this instance you compare your entertainment received to other similarly packed experiences. A murder mystery night for me is roughly £135, over two nights that’s £270 or £6.28 an hour (without drinks staying in a 3* hotel & one meal provided) so £16.72 an hour more for the Star Wars fully immersive experience… which includes the entertainment, several meals, snacks, free limited drinks, park tickets for the day plus two ride queue jumps. I’d say that’s worth the extra £16.72 an hour. Still out of my budget currently as I’d need to combine it with a 14 nt Disney trip to make it worth while, but I’ll get to go at some point of that I’m sure.

[@lindatannock]

$5800 is £4430. Personally I think it's a hugely inflated price for what you get. The food isn't even that great. I guess it depends what's most important to you

[@queenboudicca31]

You could go somewhere real and spend weeks traveling for this $.

[@stevefindlater302]

@@queenboudicca31 you could I agree… I’ve been lucky enough to travel many amazing places in this world and have memories that’ll last a lifetime. I’ve spent less, I’ve spent more but all have left lasting impressions. As a star wars fan with kids who are Star Wars fans though, this would be just another memory maker and experience. Don’t forget I’m in the U.K. so it’s not a £4500 trip for me, it’s more like a £15,000 trip! It’s £10k alone just for 2 weeks at Disney in Florida’s before you add the Galaxy Starcruiser in to the mix. That’s before money for food, merch, drinks etc so I’m looking at £17k or just under to make this a reality, that’s $22k US. Some people buy fancy cars or houses, some make memories that’ll live on in their children.

[@palw5949]

Thank you... Like to see the staffing from 1st Cruise to the 100th, will Chapek better manage resources take it toll on it affecting the hotels longevity or the quality (white glove treatment) will fall by the way side. Maybe see you in may there. WIGS👍... Again thank you!!!

[@chuckdillingham]

The bunk beds are made from Salvaged remnants of Mary Poppins’ Carpet Bag!

[@MikePrimeBuilds]

Omg I can hear the wallet of WDW crying. Is much you spent. Also did people draw straws on who gets to go? Or did you like nope it’s all me me me. Lol. Great review

[@LolaliciousSmiley]

Overall, I likely misjudged. I understand the price more now given the high quantity and quality of characters, though it's still completely exclusionary for my family. I would be sneaking my way all over the ship making and breaking alliances. I'd definitely bring a disguise. The windows, box truck, and training sessions seemed like the least convincing bits, but they would probably be ironic highlights of the trip.

[@toniwhyte3807]

Thank you again!

[@zarachastellaris9016]

Good journey, that's He-man and the masters of the universe!

[@bamboozledgreatcrowd8982]

I wonder how long it will last till the interest dies.

[@PopeJDP]

You do realize that this is $6000 correct? In this review and your first review you are praising them for standard stuff that would be included in a cheaper hotel. “Man I wish they had the budget for the red fish over the white fish.” Bruh it’s 6K! They have it. Unbelievable amounts of copium.

[@WDWNT]

You’re not understanding the point that the food & beverage team wants to do more, management didn’t give them the budget. Listen next time.

[@PopeJDP]

@@WDWNT oh I listened only once to your shill review dude. That’s such a cop out of an answer man but shills gotta shill. Keep throwing your money at it.

[@hoolio197900]

Was Sandro oompa loompa with a beanie or Togrutan?

[@rhofman1958]

are you on the may 28 voyage