Remember the infamous Star Wars Hotel, officially known as the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser? This immersive hotel experience had a short run (and a high price tag), closing just one year after opening in early 2022. Ever since the building, which is located just outside Disney’s Hollywood Studios, closed in 2023, Disney fans have wondered what would happen to the hotel. Well, in a new report by Drew Taylor at TheWrap, it seems like Disney has no plans to welcome guests back inside this building.
Star Wars Hotel cabin
TheWrap reported that sources close to Disney revealed that the Galactic Starcruiser building will be used as office space for Walt Disney Imagineering. This means the hotel rooms may soon be converted into offices.
The report explained that Disney Imagineers “will be using the building as a hub for several expansion projects,” including the new Pueblo Esperanza land coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom, the Cars and Villains Land in Magic Kingdom, and the Monsters, INC. land in Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
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While many Disney fans speculated that this hotel could be converted into a unique dining experience (given that the hotel already has a large restaurant and dining space inside), “TheWrap has now been told, quite firmly, that the building will not be accessible to guests at all.”
Galactic Starcruiser
To access the Star Wars hotel, guests had to take a special shuttle from Disney’s Hollywood Studios or drive through an area close to Disney’s Hollywood Studios Cast Member parking. It’s possible that Disney opted to shield the hotel from guests to avoid the hassle of transporting people to and from the hotel — otherwise, Disney would have to break the immersion of Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
INSIDE the Galactic Starcruiser
That said, it seems like Disney is testing a “potential dining experience in the theme park” inspired by the Star Wars story. TheWrap reported that Cast Members have been playtesting new experiences that could be part of a new dinner theater experience similar to what was available on the Galactic Starcruiser.
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Back when Disney first announced the concept for its Star Wars-themed bar, Oga’s Cantina, the idea was a little more grand than what was eventually created. The initial plans called for a dinner theater-type experience but were eventually cut back to a smaller, space-themed bar. It’s possible Disney could mix elements from the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser and Oga’s Cantina to make something new.
Thruster Roasted Bantha Flatbread
Disney has not commented on its plans for the building. In the meantime, we’re always on the lookout for the latest Disney news, so stay tuned for more.
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