www.slashfilm.com: Invited by Disney and Lucasfilm as part of the first batch of press to participate in the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser voyage, I wasn't quite sure what to expect when I arrived. The entire concept has been spoken of in hushed tones for years as having a level of immersion we couldn't have imagined. But having repeatedly visited Galaxy's Edge — the "Star Wars"-themed land at Disneyland and Disney World — I couldn't imagine a way they could make it more immersive.
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This inside look at the Starcruiser experience changes my perspective on the whole thing. Earlier, I think there had been some article or tweet that came out that laughed at the idea of a 5k hotel, without explaining any sorts of details about it. I had thought that it was just a hotel in Disneyland, and not an experience in of itself. It's extremely cool to read about how the experience is filled with puzzles, interacting with in-character staff, and tons of cool star wars sets and elements. It seems like a space where people can really go and play within the world of one of their favorite IP's. I also think that the elements of secrecy and having to be discrete must've made the experience much more interesting. The article talks about having a secret code with a bartender, which I think is something that every kid kind of dreams about after watching a spy film. So, yes, it's very expensive, but given this report of the experience that's completely immersive, it seems like there's more to it than meets the eye. Moving forward, though, I think Disney has to ask themselves if they need to lower the price to be able to make the experience more accessible to customers.
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