Disney offers first public discount on ‘hotel’ packages of Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser

The most surprising thing about Disney’s Star Wars: Galactic Cruiser the hotel doesn’t meet Chewbacca in person, practice with an actual lightsaber, or eat out-of-this-world blue shrimp – that’s the price tag.

A two-night Disney ship cruise between a “Star Wars” themed hotel (most all inclusive) and an intergalactic immersive adventure starting at just under $5,000 for a double room. The amount just increased from there. Even at that price, when it opened in 2022, it sold out 100% in most of its first month of operation thanks to “Star Wars” with pockets deep enough to jump on board. However, looking at the booking schedule for 2023, there are currently very few sold-out flights.

So far, there are no public sales or discounts available. With a new promotion, however, Disney is effectively discounting a holiday that includes a Starcruiser ride for the first time.

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Disney approached the first publicly “discounted” ride with Starcruiser not by reducing Starcruiser’s own prices but by offering deep discounts on Disney resort stays around that experience. With this offer, guests can Save up to $700 on a two-night Disney hotel stay just before or after their two-night cruise on the Galactic Starcruiser. This offer is valid for most trips from February 5 to September 30, and it varies from resort to resort as follows:

Aside from Coronado Springs, it’s all at Disney’s luxury resort category. This is a big enough savings to bring the cost of a luxury resort down to that of a mid-range or even more affordable resort. For example, imagine you booked a Starcruiser holiday from July 6 to 8 and then you stayed Animal Kingdom Hostel for two nights after your space travel; you only pay $217.50 per night (plus tax) instead of $467.50 per night.

If you’re traveling to Disney to spend two nights on Starcruiser, you’ll probably want to spend a day or two at the parks while you’re there. In that case, a savings of up to $700 can have a significant impact on the final outcome of your stay. As for Disney, it could keep guests’ holiday money in the “Disney bubble” much longer and allow them to do so without actually discounting the Starcruiser.

In addition to the recent 30% discount specifically for Disney Holiday Club MembershipThis special offer is the first promotion of any kind involving Starcruiser, and may be an attempt by Disney to drive demand and attract guests willing to click “book now.” .

It’s easy to see why demand might drop – beyond exorbitant prices and macroeconomic issues. The biggest Disney and “Star Wars” fans (who will pre-book the experience no matter the price) have embarked on Starcruiser, or at least booked their ride within 11 months of its run. motion.

While your experience on the Starcruiser is a separate experience, varying based on the decisions you make and the activities you complete while on board, the overarching plot is the same on each ride. That can make even demanding guests hesitant to book again; they might want to hold a possible special event or new storyline…or at least a discount.

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On the other hand, guests who are interested but don’t want to hand over their credit card may find that their money is better spent on a Disney Cruise Line vacation, offers longer and more affordable trips for families looking to maximize the value of their vacation budget.

This initial discount may indicate other changes or services to Starcruiser in the future. Perhaps a special Day of Life themed boat ride, an annual Wookiee holiday, or trips upstream with Darth Vader, Luke Skywalker, and other characters from the “Star Wars” trilogy. star” in the beginning? Even a new journey with some of the same characters on the first ride will be interesting.

Logically, of course, a promotion to drive demand is easier to suggest than a new plot.

Only time will tell what future awaits Starcruiser and its pricing model. Whatever the future holds, keep your suitcase and your lightsaber closer, so you can be ready to book when the time is right. If you’re looking for up to $700 off contiguous nights at a Disney resort, you don’t have to wait for a galaxy far, far away to arrive.