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It’s time to go over all the surprising and unexpected news from Disney World this week!
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From the shocking price of this Disney World hotel to the return of fan-favorite shows, there have been some surprising announcements this week!
Another week has gone by and we’ve got LOTS of Disney news to share with you.
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From a new Star Wars experience coming to Disney Cruise Line, to all kinds of 50th Anniversary updates, join us now as we go through the BIG Disney news stories from this week that you need to know about!
Although Star Wars fans were pretty excited when Disney World first announced the Star Wars Hotel, aka the Galactic Starcruiser, some of that enthusiasm dropped a bit when Disney revealed the prices for the hotel.
Sublight Lounge ©Disney
Granted, it isn’t really a hotel at all, but a two-night immersive experience that puts guests in the middle of the action in their own Star Wars adventure. But the cost — nearly $5,000 for two people — was a shocker for many! But what if you’re a Disney Vacation Club (DVC) Member? You can opt to pay for your stay with points. What’s the cost for you? Well, we’ve got some good news and some not-so-good news… .
Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser, AKA the Star Wars hotel, is set to open in March of 2022 at Walt Disney World!
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The experience is going to be like no other. Your 2-day, 2-night stay on the Starcruiser will be completely immersive, with you getting to interact with characters, train with a lightsaber, and play games like sabacc. Not to mention, you’ll go on an excursion to Galaxy’s Edge! Spots on the ship are expected to be in high demand, but some groups get to book their stay EARLY starting today!
Happy October! After MONTHS of preparing and waiting for the 50th Anniversary Celebration this month, it’s finally here! So much has changed in Disney World since the beginning of the year; it would take a novel to break down all the changes and announcements since January.
Disney’s New Enchantment Fireworks Show
Instead, let’s look back at all the new things we found out in September! (There’s a lot — see if you remembered it all!)
The Star Wars Hotel — Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser — will be opening next spring in Disney World!
Captain’s Table at Galactic Starcruiser ©Disney
And, it’s sure to be a very unique experience. The immersive hotel will let you eat themed food, hang out with characters, and give you views of space from your window! The anticipation for this voyage has been building for a long time, and today, select groups can book their trips on the Starcruiser!
In a galaxy not far, far away, people will soon be able to “board” the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser (aka the Star Wars hotel) for a 2-night immersive Star Wars experience in Disney World.
A Model of the Halcyon in Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Disney is still releasing information about what’s included in this 2-night itinerary, which carries a hefty price tag, and you’ll probably want to know about one Galaxy’s Edge spot that is NOT included in the price of a Star Wars hotel reservation. So if you’re budgeting for a visit to a galaxy far, far away — read on.
Even though many new offerings arrived at Disney World this week, there are still several things to come!
Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser
We’re anticipating the completion of the EPCOT transformation, watching the construction progress on the Tron coaster, and hoping to visit Journey of Water — Inspired by Moana ASAP. However, one thing that we HAVE experienced is Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser!
Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser will be opening on March 1, 2022 at Walt Disney World!
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The hotel is going to be completely immersive, with characters, storylines, and activities to make you feel like you’re actually in the world of Star Wars. Much of this is included in the cost of your stay, but there will be other experiences you can add on, and we just learned the cost of one special experience!
This is a big week, as Disney World’s 50th anniversary officially kicks off.
Happy 50th, Disney World!
Disney dropped some HUGE news bombs ahead of the 50th debut, and we’re here to go over all the surprises from this week!
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