Disney closing Star Wars hotel
UPDATE ON STAR WARS: GALACTIC STARCRUISER
The final voyage for Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser will take place September 28-30, 2023. We are so proud of all of the Cast Members and Imagineers who brought Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser to life and look forward to delivering an excellent experience for Guests during the remaining voyages over the coming months. Thank you to our Guests and fans for making this experience so special.
For Guests who previously booked a voyage on or after September 30, 2023, we will be contacting you soon to discuss your options and modify your plans. As we prioritize these Guests, at this time, new bookings are temporarily paused and will reopen on May 26, 2023.
The Walt Disney Company is shutting down "Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser", due to wanting to reduce expenses in the entertainment and amusement business. In an update on Disneyworld’s website, the company says the Galactic Starcruiser will host its final guests experience from September 28th to the 30th, 2023.
Galactic Starcruiser is the immersive Star Wars-themed hotel that costs around $5,000 for 2-night stay experience, in Orlando Florida. Opened about 2 years, since 1st March 2022.
Robert Iger, Chief Executive Officer of Disney, announced in February 2023 that The company will cut costs by $5.5 billion, because they want to make the company's streaming business profitable.
Reuters reports that some Star Wars fans have complained that the cost of staying at the Star Cruiser hotel is too high. Prices start at $4,800 for two guests.
A Disney spokesperson said: "Star Cruiser hotels have been praised and recognized by our guests for setting a new standard for innovation and immersive entertainment."
Additionally, Disney said that It is canceling plans to build a nearly $1 billion corporate campus in Florida. This is partly due to changing business conditions, and clashes with Ron DeSantis, Governor of Florida.
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Further Reading:
- Disney World. Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Adventure. from: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/star-wars-galactic-starcruiser/overview/
- Forbes. Disney Is Closing Its Immersive Star Wars Hotel, A Year After Opening. from: https://www.forbes.com/sites/suzannerowankelleher/2023/05/19/disney-closing-star-wars-hotel/?sh=4d9733fd1288
