a boy friend?!?! wow man growing up fast! seems just like yesterday you guys took the big daddy + hit girl picture!
Disney wants more 'Star Wars' in its theme parks
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Bigdaddy
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Right? A few days ago we celebrated her 19th birthday, WTH?!
I'll try to get a picture of her new saber tonight, the way they break down and change colors when you replace the crystal is pretty cool.
Wow. I could picture Maul following us around, saying “draw”
Wow!! Time flys by…Right? A few days ago we celebrated her 19th birthday, WTH?!
I'll try to get a picture of her new saber tonight, the way they break down and change colors when you replace the crystal is pretty cool.
I wish they would've cared this much 40 years ago.
I went to Disney world in 1977 and the only SW we got was cheap Don Post masks.
I went to Disney world in 1977 and the only SW we got was cheap Don Post masks.
Riceball
Master Member
40 years ago Disney didn't own the Star Wars IP and only do so much.
I know, I was trying to be funny.
I would be a terrible spy. Or at least, it would be terrible FOR me. I can't think of anything more stressful (to me) than being undercover 24/7.
Riceball
Master Member
On the bright side, if you were to go to this hotel and do the spy thing, it would only be for 2 days and nights with 0 consequences to boot. I'm pretty sure that you could go up to the nearest cast member that's playing a New Order trooper or officer boarding your "ship" and tell them that you're a Resistance spy & they'll either ignore you or you'll be "rescued" by a cast member playing a member of the Resistance. They'll probably do the classic, "Oh, that's just my poor demented uncle/aunt/cousin/father/mother/etc." routine and will be good.I would be a terrible spy. Or at least, it would be terrible FOR me. I can't think of anything more stressful (to me) than being undercover 24/7.
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EionDuress
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They totally would though. That's funny. I'll have to try it out when it's open and I go.
CadetTK2386
Sr Member
When my wife and I went to Galaxy's Edge, we were both wearing some 501st/Generally Imperial-ish grab, and I tried to play it up and point out the Cast Member who was the Resistance Spy, Vi, to the First Order Officer and Storm troopers, and each time the Officer would tell me not to speak unless spoken too and the Stormtroopers would tell me to "move along," so, I think Riceball is absolutely correct, the Park is very much understandingly geared towards the "Good Guys" and the cast is obviously and impressively well trained in "Letting The Wookiee" win as it were.
sbaxter
Sr Member
It probably wouldn't be my ideal experience in general, because as much as I love Star Wars -- which is quite a bit -- I love the rest of Walt Disney World just as much, and I wouldn't want to spend two days locked into pretty much Star Wars-themed content only.
My bigger problem now is simply walking. I have a peripheral neuropathy that has the effect of making walking difficult. I have a brace I can wear for my right lower leg that makes it so I can walk at a normal pace and be fairly sure-footed … for two or three hours. After that, the displacement of the bones in my foot against the brace makes walking -- or even just standing -- become increasingly painful, to the point where I'd rather switch to a regular shoe. That takes the immediate pressure off, but then my foot supinates to the point where I'm essentially walking on the outside edge of my foot. That exacerbates the pain I would have from having worn the brace while walking so much, keeping it from abating as much as I'd like, and makes me walk much more slowly and prone to stumble. Twenty years ago, I could hit the parks at rope drop and go all day -- 15 hours or more -- and still be so ready to keep going that I'd practically ride the push-brooms out the front gate after closing. Those days are long gone.
I went back in October 2020, after not being able to go for a few years. I got through the first day (without the brace) well enough, with moderate pain at the end the of the day. Day two, with the brace, I had much more pain but still muscled through it. Day three, with the brace, was just grueling. I made a "circle tour" of the Magic Kingdom; by the time I made it to the Haunted Mansion, at the back of the park, I was wishing I had opted for an ECV. I only rode additional attractions because I had to make my way out of the park somehow; going back to get an ECV at that point would have been an ordeal on its own, and at least stopping for attractions on the way meant not being on my feel constantly. Even at rest, my foot really hurt, and having a good time was a struggle. Day four -- I got an ECV as soon as I entered the Magic Kingdom, which was much better. Wished I had done so from the beginning, even though it was $50 a day to rent one (plus a $25 deposit, which I got back at the end of the day). Only thing I didn't like was how self-conscious it made me feel, having spent enough time on WDW forums and Facebook pages to know how many people complain about ECVs and often judge the people riding them, especially if, like myself -- those people appear to be more or less able-bodied. But it made that fourth day doable.
But I digress.
One way the parks are helping limit capacity now is that they are continuing the requirement for guests to make a reservation for the park they want to visit on a given day, even if they already have a paid park ticket. This began during COVID, but indications are it will continue. The reservations are free, but they can declare those filled if necessary. It also helps management have a better understanding of what staffing level each park needs each day -- it was much harder to predict when a guest could just make a seat of the pants decision to visit any one of the four parks at any given moment. I was there on February 29, 2012, for the "One More Disney Day" event where the Magic Kingdom was open for 24 hours straight for leap day. It was in the middle of the week in off-season, and they clearly did not expect the huge crowds they got for that day -- but when the PeopleMover has a 10-minute wait, it means the park is seriously crowded, and it was like that in the evening. I had gone in at around 4:30 am that morning and stayed in the park until around luch, and crowds were fairly low; I had a great tme. I had promised my little boy I'd take him to the park that evening, but if I had known what I was getting into, I would not have made such a promise. Took almost the better part of 90 minutes to get from Downtown Disney to the MK parking lot, and crowds inside were nearly what I would have expected on July 4 or Christmas (with the aforementioned wait even for the PeopleMover). If they had the reservation system in place back then, they would have been able to keep he crowds down a bit, and would have been able to have adequate staff. The harried cast members with whom I spoke that night confirmed they definitely were not expecting anywhere near that many guests.
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division 6
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For those interested (10/28/21) - General bookings for Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser are now open! If you wish to reserve a stay on this immersive, two-night Star Wars hotel experience, feel free to call 407-939-5209 between 7am ET - 11pm ET.
What is the Sample Itinerary for Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser?
While the journey of each guest can greatly vary from what Disney provided below, this sample itinerary should give fans an idea of what types of adventures they will be able to partake in during their stay.Day 1
- 1:00pm: Arrive at Terminal
- 1:15pm - 1:30pm: Launch Pod to Starcruiser
- 1:45pm - 2:15pm: Ship Orientation
- 3:00pm - 3:30pm: Light Refreshments
- 3:30pm - 4:00pm: Sabaac Lessons
- 4:00pm - 4:30pm: Muster
- 4:30pm - 5:00pm: Captain Reception
- 5:30pm - 7:00pm: Dinner Featuring Live Music
- 7:15pm - 7:30pm: Outer Rim Regalia
- 7:30pm - 8:00pm: Unexpected Story Moment
- For example, you might: Prove your mettle to join an elite smuggling ring? Hide a stowaway to help the Resistance?
- 8:00pm - 8:45pm: Bridge Training
- 8:30pm - 8:45pm: Special Atrium Entertainment
Day 2
- 7:00am - 8:00am: Breakfast
- 8:15am - 8:25am: Transport Shuttle to Batuu
- 8:45am - 9:30am: Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance
- 9:30am - 9:50am: Story Moment
- For example, you might: Broker a deal for a heist? Arrange to steal a ship from the First Order?
- 10:00am - 10:30am: Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run
- 11:15am - 11:45am: Lunch at Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo
- 12:40pm - 12:50pm: Transport Shuttle to Starcruiser
- 1:00pm - 1:30pm: Lightsaber Training
- 2:30pm - 2:50pm: Droid Racing Competition
- 3:00pm - 3:30pm: Build Model Ship
- 4:00pm - 5:00pm: Sabaac Tournament
- 5:00pm - 5:30pm: Cocktails at Sublight Lounge
- 5:30pm - 7:00pm: “Taste Around the Galaxy” Dinner
- 7:30pm - 8:45pm: Story Moment
- For example, you might: Put the heist plan into action! Bring the stolen ship aboard and watch out for the First Order!
- 10:00pm - 11:00pm: Spectacular Finale
Day 3
- 8:30am - 9:30am: Breakfast
- 9:30am - 10:00am: Launch Pod to Terminal
Riceball
Master Member
With Disney now trying to do their best to nickel and dime their guests, I wonder how many of these activities (outside of meals) are actually included with the price of admission?
Riceball
Master Member
For the amount of money you're paying for such a short stay, you could easily book a week long cruise for the same or less money and you'd actually go somewhere for real.
What We Learned Touring STAR WARS: Galactic Starcruiser
We took a tour of Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser and previewed and playtested the onboard activities, plus we learned more about the experience.
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What We Learned Touring STAR WARS: Galactic Starcruiser
We took a tour of Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser and previewed and playtested the onboard activities, plus we learned more about the experience.
Glad to see they have an in-world "holodeck" type feature for people who need to step outside and get some air!
