A ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME

A ONCE-IN-ALIFETIME ADVENTURE

Live out your ‘Star Wars’ dreams with Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser

By Heather Turk

Rey speaks with a young passenger onboard the Halcyon starcruiser

Passenger cabins onboard the Halcyon starcruiser feature a viewport out to space that continuously changes throughout the journey Dinner guests will enjoy a performance by Twi’lek musical superstar Gaya in the Crown of Corellia Dining Room on the first night of their voyage

One of Walt Disney World Resort’s newest experiences lets “Star Wars” fans step aboard the same luxury vessel where Leia Organa and Han Solo celebrated their honeymoon.

An immersive vacation unlike anything Disney has created before, Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser debuted in March as part of Walt Disney World’s 50th anniversary celebration. Offering guests of all ages a cruise-like experience on land, the two-night adventure takes place onboard the Halcyon starcruiser, a vessel known for its impeccable service and exotic destinations. Guests will become the heroes of their own “Star Wars” stories during their stay while encountering familiar characters like Rey, Chewbacca and Kylo Ren, relaxing in well-appointed cabins and enjoying out-of-this-world entertainment.

As passengers journey through “a galaxy far, far away,” they can participate in a variety of thrilling onboard activities, like discovering their own connection with the Force while learning about the ancient ways of the lightsaber. Storylines from Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser continue to play out on the second day of the voyage, too, when guests travel to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios to experience the land’s two signature attractions: Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance and Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run. Both Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge and Star Wars: Galactic

Passengers defending the Halcyon starcruiser from the ship’s bridge

Photos of Crown of Corellia Dining Room by Kent Phillips Photography; Rey speaking, passenger cabins, defending the Halycon and Lightsaber Training Pod by Matt Stroshane; The Chandrila Collection boutique by David Roark Passengers can purchase galactic fashion pieces from The Chandrila Collection boutique, which is located off the atrium of the Halcyon starcruiser

Learn the ancient art of wielding a lightsaber in the Halcyon starcruiser’s Lightsaber Training Pod Starcruiser were designed to integrate from the outset, so actions guests take while at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge may have ramifications when they return to the Halcyon starcruiser.

To further enhance the role-playing vacation experience, guests can visit The Chandrila Collection boutique located onboard the Halcyon starcruiser to shop for a wide assortment of apparel and accessories to wear during their voyage. Headwear can help guests transform into alien species, or passengers can dress like their favorite human heroes by wearing robes, tunics and other authentic fashion apparel that evokes such popular “Star Wars” characters as Padmé Amidala and Leia Organa.

No vacation would be complete without savoring some exquisite fare as well, and Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser boasts a robust and imaginative dining program developed specifically for the unique experience. Of particular note is the “Taste Around the Galaxy” dinner experience that takes place in the vessel’s supper club, the Crown of Corellia Dining Room. Each course hails from a different planet, with highlights that include smoking cheeses and bread reminiscent of the molten planet Mustafar, and beef and seafood native to the Wookiee home world of Kashyyyk.

While reservations for Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser are not cheap, the experience is simply priceless for fans who have always dreamt of becoming a part of the “Star Wars” universe. Cabin space is limited, though, so be sure to make your reservation as soon as possible. starwarsgalacticstarcruiser.com