Look Inside The Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser at Walt Disney World Resort
In part, Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser at Walt Disney World Resort is an immersive-theater experience playing out over the course of two nights. The setting for this first-of-its-kind immersive adventure is…
Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Is an immersive vacation experience that goes beyond anything Disney has done before. (David Roark, photographer)
In part, Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser at Walt Disney World Resort is an immersive-theater experience playing out over the course of two nights. The setting for this first-of-its-kind immersive adventure is the Halcyon starcruiser, a vessel with a lengthy history in the Star Wars universe. Over the course of their stay, guests have a chance to explore this magnificent ship and discover some of its secrets as their personal stories unfold.
Built nearly three centuries ago on Corellia – in the same shipyards that produced the famed Millennium Falcon – the Halcyon starcruiser offers an expert crew with deep knowledge of the galaxy’s space routes. Its clean, elegant lines are reminiscent of Leia Organa’s personal ship, the Tantive IV, while evoking the glitz of high galactic society.
Over its lifetime, the ship changed hands many times and was used for various purposes, from covert diplomatic missions to Imperial engagements to Hutt-sponsored casino cruises and more. Tales from these different eras of the ship’s history are already being told in other Star Wars stories, including:
- “Star Wars: Halcyon Legacy,” a five-issue comic book miniseries written by Ethan Sacks with art by Will Sliney, detailing the ship’s various incarnations through the centuries
- “Star Wars: The High Republic: Mission to Disaster,” a novel by Justina Ireland where a Jedi Knight and her padawan find themselves aboard the ship as part of a journey to rescue a friend
- “Star Wars: The Princess and the Scoundrel,” a novel by Beth Revis debuting Aug. 16, 2022, telling the story of Han Solo and Leia Organa’s honeymoon trip on the starcruiser … which did not go exactly according to plan
The Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser narrative takes place between blockbuster films “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” and “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.” Guests discover what happens to Rey and Kylo Ren following the devastating battle of Crait in a storyline that interacts with and complements Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
Passengers become part of the action when they step aboard the ship, which has been restored to its original glory by Chandrila Star Line to re-create its maiden voyage from the Core World of Chandrila to the far-flung Outer Rim destination of Batuu. The starcruiser is once again a gleaming example of the finest craftsmanship the galaxy has to offer – a place to relax, to explore … and to have an adventure.
[Source: Walt Disney World Press Release]
Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser
Guests arrive at the Galactic Starcruiser Terminal for their two-night adventure in Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Kent Phillips, photographer)
Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser
The Chandrila Collection is a boutique off the Atrium of the Halcyon starcruiser where passengers can dress in galactic fashion as part of their stay at Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (David Roark, photographer)
Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser
Passengers enjoy the Climate Simulator onboard the Halcyon starcruiser in Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Matt Stroshane, photographer)
Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser
Passengers enjoy their Halcyon starcruiser cabin in Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Matt Stroshane, photographer)
Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser
First Order Lieutenant Harman Croy stands in front of stormtroopers in Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Kent Phillips, photographer)
Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser
Rey speaks with a young Halcyon starcruiser passenger in Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Matt Stroshane, photographer)
Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser
Chewbacca leads passengers through the Halcyon starcruiser Engineering Room in Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Matt Stroshane, photographer)
Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser
Charismatic, respected and trustworthy, Captain Keevan leads each voyage aboard the Halcyon starcruiser in Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (David Roark, photographer)
Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Bridge
A child launches the Halcyon starcruiser to hyperspace from the Bridge in Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Caitlyn McCabe, photographer)
Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser
Ouannii (center), a Rodian musician, greets guests outside the Sublight Lounge in Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Matt Stroshane, photographer)
Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser
Halcyon starcruiser passengers enjoy a meal and performance by Gaya in the Crown of Corellia Dining Room in Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Kent Phillips photographer)
Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser
Raithe Kole (right) huddles in the Sublight Lounge with Halcyon starcruiser passengers in Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Matt Stroshane, photographer)
Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser
Passengers defend the Halcyon starcruiser from the ship’s Bridge in Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Matt Stroshane, photographer)
Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser
A Saja (right) helps a young Halcyon starcruiser passenger tap into the Force in Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Matt Stroshane, photographer)
Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser
Passengers learn the ancient art of wielding a lightsaber in the Lightsaber Training Pod onboard the Halcyon starcruiser in Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Matt Stroshane, photographer)
Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser
Guests may use the Star Wars: Datapad in the Play Disney Parks mobile app to deepen the immersion of their vacation experience in Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Matt Stroshane, photographer)
Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser
Cruise Director Lenka Mok (left) meets with passengers in the Halcyon starcruiser Engineering Room in Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Matt Stroshane, photographer)
Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser
Passengers learn the systems of the Halcyon starcruiser from the ship’s Bridge in Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Matt Stroshane, photographer)
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Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser
Passengers learn the ancient art of wielding a lightsaber in the Lightsaber Training Pod onboard the Halcyon starcruiser in Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Matt Stroshane, photographer)
Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Atrium
Astromech droid SK-62O greets guests in the Atrium of the Halcyon starcruiser in Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Matt Stroshane, photographer)
Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser
Ouannii (left) and Sandro (second from left) are two characters guests may meet during their stay at Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (David Roark, photographer)
Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser
First Order stormtroopers take up their positions onboard the Halcyon starcruiser in Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Matt Stroshane, photographer)
Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser
Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Is an immersive vacation experience that goes beyond anything Disney has done before. (David Roark, photographer)
Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser
Cruise Director Lenka Mok (left) and Captain Riyola Keevan (right) share a toast with guests in Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Kent Phillips, photographer)
Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser
Rey (left) battles Kylo Ren during a moment from Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (David Roark, photographer)
Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser
Astromech droid SK-62O (left) and Cruise Director Lenka Mok are two characters guests may meet during their stay at Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (David Roark, photographer)
Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser
Passengers enjoy their Halcyon starcruiser cabin in Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Caitlyn McCabe, photographer)
Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser
Chewbacca stands with Halcyon starcruiser passengers in Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Kent Phillips, photographer)
Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser
Halcyon starcruiser passengers talk with the D3-O9 Logistics Droid in Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. This experience is a limited test and subject to availability. (Caitlyn McCabe, photographer)
Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser
A passenger wearing a Togruta headpiece sits at the holo-sabacc table in the Sublight Lounge onboard the Halcyon starcruiser in Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Caitlyn McCabe, photographer)
Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser
Passengers enjoy the Halcyon starcruiser dining experience in the Crown of Corella Dining Room in Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Matt Stroshane, photographer)
Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser
Passengers enjoy the Sublight Lounge onboard the Halcyon starcruiser in Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Matt Stroshane, photographer)
Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser
Breakfast bento box at Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Kent Phillips, photographer)
Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser
Breakfast bento box at Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Kent Phillips, photographer)
Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser
Breakfast bento box at Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Kent Phillips, photographer)
Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser
Dinner bento box at Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Kent Phillips, photographer)
Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser
Sublight Lounge drinks at Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (David Roark, photographer)
Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser
Lunch bento box at Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Kent Phillips, photographer)
Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser
Dinner dessert at Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (David Roark, photographer)
Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser
Breakfast bento box at Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Kent Phillips, photographer)
Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser
Lunch bento box at Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Kent Phillips, photographer)
Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser
Dessert at Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Matt Stroshane, photographer)
Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser
Lunch bento box at Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Kent Phillips, photographer)
The Chandrila Collection in STAR WARS: Galactic Starcruiser
New merchandise from The Chandrila Collection in Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser at Walt Disney World Resort will enhance the role-play vacation experience, allowing guests to dress in character through an assortment of galactic inspired apparel and accessories.
The Chandrila Collection in STAR WARS: Galactic Starcruiser
New merchandise from The Chandrila Collection in Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser at Walt Disney World Resort will enhance the role-play vacation experience, allowing guests to dress in character through an assortment of galactic inspired apparel and accessories.
The Chandrila Collection in STAR WARS: Galactic Starcruiser
New merchandise from The Chandrila Collection in Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser at Walt Disney World Resort will enhance the role-play vacation experience, allowing guests to dress in character through an assortment of galactic inspired apparel and accessories.
The Chandrila Collection in STAR WARS: Galactic Starcruiser
New merchandise from The Chandrila Collection in Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser at Walt Disney World Resort will enhance the role-play vacation experience, allowing guests to dress in character through an assortment of galactic inspired apparel and accessories.
The Chandrila Collection in STAR WARS: Galactic Starcruiser
New merchandise from The Chandrila Collection in Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser at Walt Disney World Resort will enhance the role-play vacation experience, allowing guests to dress in character through an assortment of galactic inspired apparel and accessories.
The Chandrila Collection in STAR WARS: Galactic Starcruiser
New merchandise from The Chandrila Collection in Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser at Walt Disney World Resort will enhance the role-play vacation experience, allowing guests to dress in character through an assortment of galactic inspired apparel and accessories.
The Chandrila Collection in STAR WARS: Galactic Starcruiser
New merchandise from The Chandrila Collection in Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser at Walt Disney World Resort will enhance the role-play vacation experience, allowing guests to dress in character through an assortment of galactic inspired apparel and accessories.
The Chandrila Collection in STAR WARS: Galactic Starcruiser
New merchandise from The Chandrila Collection in Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser at Walt Disney World Resort will enhance the role-play vacation experience, allowing guests to dress in character through an assortment of galactic inspired apparel and accessories.
The Chandrila Collection in STAR WARS: Galactic Starcruiser
New merchandise from The Chandrila Collection in Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser at Walt Disney World Resort will enhance the role-play vacation experience, allowing guests to dress in character through an assortment of galactic inspired apparel and accessories.
The Chandrila Collection in STAR WARS: Galactic Starcruiser
New merchandise from The Chandrila Collection in Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser at Walt Disney World Resort will enhance the role-play vacation experience, allowing guests to dress in character through an assortment of galactic inspired apparel and accessories.
Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser
Guests may use the Star Wars: Datapad in the Play Disney Parks mobile app to deepen the immersion of their vacation experience in Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Matt Stroshane, photographer)
The Chandrila Collection in STAR WARS: Galactic Starcruiser
New merchandise from The Chandrila Collection in Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser at Walt Disney World Resort will enhance the role-play vacation experience, allowing guests to dress in character through an assortment of galactic inspired apparel and accessories.
