Disney Is Paying Fans To Figure Out Why Star Wars Hotel Bombed


Disneyland Resort is set to launch a focus group of guests who previously stayed at

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the Star Wars: Galactic Cruiser hotel to see why it failed.

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After numerous delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Star Wars-themed hotel,

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which offers a two-night role-playing experience for fans, officially opened at Florida’s Epcot Resort Area in March of this year.

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So far, the hotel has received some unflattering reviews and more than a few complaints about its price.

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The idea behind the Galactic Cruiser is a straightforward yet ambitious one

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allow fans to experience the thrills of space as an actual character within the Star Wars universe.

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The Cruiser can accommodate up to 350 guests at a time,

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and customers are encouraged to participate in the journey’s interactive storylines,

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