It’s the abrupt end of a (brief) era for one of Disney World’s newest additions.
On Thursday, Disney World in Orlando announced it was closing the doors of its Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser hotel after just one year of business.
Gaya, singer-songwriter and galactic superstar, performs as first passengers experience the two-day Walt Disney World Star Wars Galactic Starcruise (Getty Images)
“This premium boutique experience gave us the opportunity to try new things on a smaller scale of 100 rooms, and as we prepare for the final journey we will use what we have learned to create future experiences that reach more of our guests can.” and fans,” Disney said in a statement about that Miami Herald.
The resort will close permanently in September.
The two-day immersive experience opened to the public in March 2022, but some Star Wars and Disney fans were disappointed when they learned of the pricing that will be effective immediately around $4,200 for two people and more than $6,000 for an entire family.
Social media users documented the unique experience, which included all-inclusive dining and holographic interactions with characters from the franchise.
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@ellyayres0 My favorite moments from the Star Wars Hotel??? #galacticstarcruiser #starwarshotel #War of stars #wdw50 ♬ Cantina Bar Theme (from Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope) – geek music
From the rooms to the facilities, the Starcruiser experience should be the ultimate destination for Star Wars fanatics.
Disney claims the venture is one of the company’s “most creative projects of all time” and a pioneer of “innovation and immersive entertainment.”
Bunk beds in a room on the Halcyon ship at Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Resort (Getty Images)
Florida’s Disney World has seen changes in recent months, including the closure of longtime fan-favorite ride Splash Mountain and a renaming after the popular animated film The Princess and the Frog.
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