Thread by @carlyewisel

Wondering what it's like to step aboard Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser?

Come with me, on a mini-journey to Walt Disney World's galaxy far, far away⤵️ (THREAD)

#StarWars #StarWarsGalacticStarcruiser

Once you arrive at the Galactic Starcruiser terminal, you'll hand over your keys — all cars are valet parked! — and bags will be held for delivery directly to your cabin.

From there, you'll proceed down a long concrete hallway to a bunker-like space for a "pre-show" orientation.

Then, it's time to head to your luxury cruise liner: the Halcyon!

Board a "Launch Pod" — aka: a tricked out elevator with show elements, like windows out onto space — for a journey that'll see you blast through hyperspace, soar towards the Halcyon & connect up to it.

Here's where things get good. You'll emerge out into the ship's Atrium, which is a moment not unlike that of emerging onto a Star Destroyer in Disney's Rise of the Resistance ride.

It looks...almost exactly like this rendering. (PS: Pod opens on the right, behind Chewy's head)

To the right of that image is the Bridge. In reality, there are about twice as many stations as you see here, but the screen — erm, window — is just as massive.

During Bridge Training, you'll rotate between 4 "stations" of game play mimicking ship functionality. Teamwork is key!

Head back to the Atrium and you may find yourself pulled towards Sublight Lounge's entrance. I'd call it a minimalist refined version of Oga's Cantina, with colorful liquids bubbling within vessels behind the bar. (We only tried one drink — you can hear about it on the podcast!)

As for that sweet ass Holo-Sabacc table? Was a see-don't-touch situation, as it's not up and running, but I DID see a couple buttons for game play with English-language actions, so for now I'd compare it to a ~galactic version~ of video poker.

Across the Atrium you'll find the ship's boutique. We previewed a few items, but the big seller will be these headpieces with lekku, or tendrils, available for adults + children.

On board it's CAFTAN O' CLOCK, so prepare to luxuriate & live your best life in big capes n' gowns!

That black gown is their version of "galactic black dress", with an adjustable cowl neck, hood and shoulder "jewelry" clips. On the right, some of the jewelry on offer reinterpreting Starcruiser's symbol.

(Wanna know more about merch? Head here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wel…)

Time to head to your cabin! The well-appointed rooms are compact, yes, but there's nothin' better than crawling into the top bunk and staring out that window into space (:

I know because, even though I was on a press tour, I shoved my ass up in that bunk lmao C'MON I HAD TO

ANYWAY, look beyond the haunting eyes of that artist interpretation of a human girl because beneath the window is a pull out tabletop and 2 stools stored in the wall — economical! — and a TV screen across from the queen-sized bed.
(don't be fooled by the bed. you want the bunk.)

side note for my Disney Parks people: we only GLANCED inside the bathrooms, so I can't provide much there, but with H20 Plus products previously confirmed, I do feel like 👀 I saw 👀 a pump installed on the wall 👀in lieu of individual bottles

eh, I'm getting hungry. let's see what's popping over at Crown of Corellia Dining Room, where you'll eat your meals.

Dinner will be table service — seemingly family-style — with live entertainment (whee!) while breakfast and lunch are buffet-like of composed small plates.

this tray is from one of those buffet meals — each plate can be selected by the passengers for an adorable little mini-smorgasbord of space-y delights.

wanna know what that bubble waffle thing was? I ATE IT and you can hear my review on Very Amusing!: pod.link/1525096665/epi…

if you're like "hey this thread was fun, I'm curious to learn more non-spoilery details about lightsaber training and how the whole storytelling thing works" well have I got a podcast for YOU!

Head to Very Amusing to hear exclusive details & so much more! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wel…

and, if you're wondering what's going on with this lightsaber?

tune into this week's episode.

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