Bob Chapek says guest response to Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser has been phenomenal

May 11, 2022 in "Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser"

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Bob Chapek Visits Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser

Posted: Wednesday May 11, 2022 4:35pm ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

In this afternoon's Walt Disney Co. Q2 earnings call, Disney CEO Bob Chapek briefly commented on Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser at Walt Disney World.

Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser overview

According to the Disney CEO, demand is strong and Disney expects Starcruiser to be at capacity through July 2022.

Bob Chapek Visits Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser

Chapek said, "Response to next-generation story-telling, like Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser has been phenomenal! In fact, guest ratings for this immersive experience, which opened March 1st, are incredibly high, and in line with our best-in-class offerings. Demand is strong, and we expect 100% utilization, through the end of Q3."

Star Wars Galactic Starcuiser opened March 2022 to high praise from those willing to spend the approximately $5000 fee for the 2 night stay aboard the Halcyon.

Guests arriving at Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser

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freediverdude23 days ago

The problem would be, the type of theming being talked about here would make the building costs much higher than a standard hotel. And so to preserve the high margins that companies like, the pricing would have to be pretty high, probably $1000+ per night, at least at first. So I bet that's why Disney went ahead with the full experience, since it was going to be thousands for a stay anyway at that level of theming. If they priced it lower, it wouldn't get greenlit.

Screamface28 days ago

There'll be posts way back in this thread of me saying the same thing. It doesn't even have to be deluxe. Make an affordable family Hotel where different buildings of rooms and areas are themed to different planets. Have the Tatooine suites. Have the Hoth suites. Have the pool area with an AT-AT for shade with a water slide coming out of it. Have areas for meet and greets. The idea of in-depth theming and experiences got out of hand because that isn't what people care about. The average family looking at which Disney World Resort to stay at may simply decide on, "The one with the full-size X-Wing by the pool looks fun." As for deluxe. Next to it build The Naboo Palace Hotel. A place that even non-Star Wars fans would go, "that looks really nice, lets stay there."

Tony the TiggerNov 17, 2024

Oh, look. Bait. 👀

IncomudroNov 16, 2024

"Able to watch people different from themselves..." You still really think that's the issue?

Tony the TiggerNov 15, 2024

Agreed. Maybe they’ll do something like that at some point.

Tony the TiggerNov 15, 2024

I think you can’t say what you meant, or it will get deleted. The “failed” Marvel TV character got excellent reviews, did a great job, and the show was unique and enjoyable for those who are able to watch people different from themselves without resentment. The movie was fun (!) and I would recommend it to anyone not hung up on, “Is this a girl movie?” type issues. The Wizard of Oz was a box office bomb. So? Next.

LindseyDisneyNov 15, 2024

I’m really surprised by the missed opportunity here. I can’t help but wonder why they didn’t create a normal deluxe hotel based on Star Wars IP. You could still had the actors, but this could have been paid experience. A dinner show? More condense. Disney would actually saved more money and make more profits. Even if you didn't like Star Wars, Disney guests might have checked it out for the Space theme. You could have done a lot creativity with the pool or the bus stop to the parks.

cjkeatingNov 15, 2024

I enjoyed the film. The villan was weak but that's the case for most Marvel films. Also not sure why you are posting about this in a Starcruiser thread?

Snow Queen 83Nov 13, 2024

I think you can work things out on your own. Here's an example The Marvels An inexperienced handpicked director + an unlikable lead + a failed marvel tv character + a shoehorned uninteresting marvel tv character + an unknown meh villain = A Box Office Bomb

Tony the TiggerNov 12, 2024

Do explain.

celluloidNov 12, 2024

There is so much truth to this, and far too many options to take the place that are close enough in quality or surpassing.

SirwalterraleighNov 12, 2024

101% We have been arguing about this for 5-10 years around here…and If you said “I don’t know…this might not be the way to go…” …you were jumped on as archaic, immature, and a bigot in most cases. It was just reading the tea leaves. The world is flawed…and you can’t force people to evolve on a timeframe. They have tried…and they are losing untold billions from it. Not a good strategy at all

Snow Queen 83Nov 12, 2024

I think Disney has been using the worst strategy ever. There is no point in attacking fans and name calling, just because they don't like your bad product. It won't make them want to watch your future bad stuff anymore. They'll just say screw them I'll just watch "The Penguin".

SirwalterraleighNov 12, 2024

As with society as a whole… …they started sending messages to the big fans that they weren’t good enough anymore. It’s a brutal lesson being learned by people around the globe right now