What part of a Starcruiser voyage would you most look forward to?
@brooke7916
2 жыл бұрын
The food! Haha
@thomasramsay
2 жыл бұрын
The Milk!!!!
@CharBar07
2 жыл бұрын
My bank account balance
@redheads604
2 жыл бұрын
The video special by Defunctland
@USCGreg
2 жыл бұрын
Nothing. Just doesn’t excite me still.
@donkaiser6704
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for giving us both the good and the bad. Your reputation for being critical to Disney management when they deserve it makes your review particularly valuable!
@Integrity414
2 жыл бұрын
This is so true. His opinion is very valuable for these reasons. I feel like he could be in our inner circle of friends because he agrees with a lot of our opinions. Haha
@lok777
2 жыл бұрын
When I want a rational, balanced opinion - I always go to the guy dressed up like a Jedi with a tabletop full of children's toys..............100 percent solid.
@MisterMoncivais
2 жыл бұрын
He's fair and realistic. He doesn't sell 'happy highs', and that's why I like their videos. I might not agree with everything, but I understand where he's going to. Great review.
@largol33t1
2 жыл бұрын
I REALLY hope his channel blows up to at least a million subscribers. He seems to give cold, hard facts. I don't mind that. I can tell when some KZitem channels sugarcoat the news so much that I can tell they're letting their fondness for Disney influence how they review the parks. He doesn't seem to pull punches and yes, I do appreciate that. Keep the channel the way it is, I wouldn't want it any other way...
@imthewalrus2379
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Tom and the rest of the WDW News Today crew. This is the review I've most been looking forward to, a group that I knew fully paid their way to board and has always, in my opinion, been fair and honest with their reviews of everything Disney Parks related. I'm glad that the finished product is, on the whole, much better than the initial pieces released by Disney PR made it out to be. I'm really looking forward to your review of your second cruise. I also hope that you'll plan another cruise after awhile to see what's changed for the good and bad. Thank you again!
@GODCONVOYPRIME
2 жыл бұрын
Yoder Man Kevin! 👽
@neccron9956
2 жыл бұрын
As for you comment on the white glove services: For years, when I booked my vacation, I would get a nice box of Magic bands (with our names on them), baggage tag, and transportation vouchers. So, starting at the airport, we put the provided luggage tags on our bags, check the bags, and they showed up in our resort room. Free transportation from the Orlando airport (with entertaining driver interactions), white glove check-in, and even golf cart tour of the hotel, and then dropped off at our building. At checkout time, bell services would come to the room, pick up the bag, with the same attached luggage tabs, and we would see them at the luggage carousel at our home airport. Again, free transportation to the airport. Now that is all gone (the magic), to save money, and gouge the guests.
@charlottedobson1638
2 жыл бұрын
Cool then don’t go anymore
@Missab4000
2 жыл бұрын
@@charlottedobson1638 wow you’re cool
@H0lland0ates79
2 жыл бұрын
Yup AND they fired a shitload of staff to accommodate the salary increases for their CEOs, thus gutting the experience levels in all parks.
@miked6335
2 жыл бұрын
And if you happen to drive to WDW, there's no longer free parking at the resorts. There was absolutely nothing done to justify this. The parking lots didn't change. It's 100% profit.
@angrytheclown801
2 жыл бұрын
@@charlottedobson1638 Hey, if you like getting reamed, for the rest of us, money means something.
@TS-lw5nv
2 жыл бұрын
Lt. Croy was the MVP. Dude needs a movie. Thanks for sharing your honest take on the experience.
@billyz90
2 жыл бұрын
I, for one, would like to hear more about the story of the character Tom created for himself aboard the Halcyon
@_Beenis
2 жыл бұрын
I love Tom's honesty in his opinions. This is why Wdwnt is my favorite theme park channel.
@largol33t1
2 жыл бұрын
This is one of only two Disney based KZitem based channels I watch. The other is DIS Unplugged and they gave an honest review of this hotel.
@gomatgo
2 жыл бұрын
Tom's enthusiasm for this is such a heart-warming shock. Tom falling in love with Lt. Croy was not the love story I expected.
@Ronaldl2350
2 жыл бұрын
Really appreciate the honest and objective review. This is how things need to be done without bias etc. Very well done Tom. This why I like WDWNT.
@raypierce5818
2 жыл бұрын
This is the most honest and insightful review I have watched in the midst of so many insanely biased reviews from both sides. You were clear, thorough and passionate in every word. Thank you.
@billybatson22
2 жыл бұрын
I haven't been this excited to watch something since Empire came out in 1980! Thank you everyone at WDWNT for ALL of the continuous Galactic Starcruiser coverage!!!
@plato363
2 жыл бұрын
No matter what the cost, with the experience based on the sequel trilogy (with a kk self insert) already blemishes everything
@jg8539
2 жыл бұрын
Star Wars In Name Only
@Jay-wk9xj
2 жыл бұрын
My question isn't whether you had a good time or not. the real question is is this a sustainable business model? so far the limited appeal of this experience makes me skeptical. That price point is just insane...
@Ronaldl2350
2 жыл бұрын
You hit it with if it will have sustainability. The story line is too one dimensional. It would be hard to retheme the current story. It will have to change to keep it fresh or the price will have to come down which I feel will be the first step, after the newest and hype dies down and demand gets less.
@shawnokeefe1580
2 жыл бұрын
When it is not sustainable the price will drop….they can add or replace characters, rewrite the narrative, add Grogu and Mando, Asoka etc…it’s a stage that is open to new shows
@Jay-wk9xj
2 жыл бұрын
@@shawnokeefe1580 honest question...has Disney ever dropped the price of anything?
@brianpohl1516
2 жыл бұрын
I’m wondering how the experience is when the cruise is only 25-50% full
@shawnokeefe1580
2 жыл бұрын
@@Jay-wk9xj If people dont come they will...something tells me people will go e
@CastawayRJ
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Tom for your honest review.
@RedUnited30
2 жыл бұрын
This is the moment we've all been waiting for! It is time for Tom's honest review of the Galactic Starcruiser. It's been great watching the videos all week about the experience. Now we can get the final verdict.
@RedUnited30
2 жыл бұрын
Yes I'm going to reply to my own comment. After watching this extremely honest review. I want to go. This was the best review I have seen and I LOVE that it came from someone who PAID to go on this and is paying to go again to see how the experience changes. I'm already a huge Star Wars fan. I know I would love this. I'm an extravert and I would dive into being a part of the story with no hesitation. My family almost left me in Galaxy's Edge the first time we went once I discovered the Play Disney App and the datapad cause I got so caught up in doing every mission, puzzle and interacting with every thing I could. Now to try and get past the high price tag and save to go on this. Thank you Tom and the crew at WDWNT for providing this to us.
@Zanatrey
2 жыл бұрын
As one of the Scenic carpenters who has given his sweat and a small amount of literal blood, working tremendous amount of overtime since late 2019 to bring Project H as I knew it at the time to life.... I'm so unbelievably relieved to hear that you enjoyed it. And that it hasn't all been an un-Star Wars mess. I actually feel emotional.
@MW53516
2 жыл бұрын
Great to hear from someone who worked on the project
@bryanh4206
2 жыл бұрын
Your work is definitely appreciated. I loved my trip so much. The starcruiser is truly amazing, from the bridge to the staterooms and everything in-between.
@galacticcurator8788
2 жыл бұрын
Your work was absolutely worth it, I loved the ship and everything felt great! I don't know what part you worked on but so many things felt and looked really solid, and very Star Wars! I enjoyed it so much am planning to return.
@strawberryrnilk
2 жыл бұрын
thank you for your work
@PinkTigger33
2 жыл бұрын
No matter how much fun this looks like, that price point is just out of this world. For that price, I could do an Adventures By Disney in the USA and get so many more days and still get an exclusive experience. If this were much lower priced, I might consider it as a one time deluxe vacation. At this price point, no way. Not worth it for me.
@appliedengineering4001
2 жыл бұрын
I agree. It's not just expensive. it's ludicrously expensive. Not only could I not afford it. I can't remotely justify it. Ya, it may be a great experience, but I can't see it being worth a $6K experience, NO WAY! Can you imagine paying for this and then have it turn out to be a real disappointment. God that would hurt.
@nintandrew13
2 жыл бұрын
I really like hearing people talk about things they are passionate for. This whole video is a good example, but starting around 56:40 is something great. The way Tom lights up about "live entertainment" and tries to convey that excitement is top notch stuff. Fantastic video Mr. Corless and team, gotta subscribe now I suppose
@woooooooo9061
2 жыл бұрын
The only honest review on KZitem. I’m glad it’s positive, just a shame I couldn’t justify my family staying there unless we win the lottery.
@missstormtrooper1938
2 жыл бұрын
"Some of those people will even get called out in the finale" me!! I did!! Sandro thanked me by name! 😭 I'll never forget it!
@alexsandrakelly7586
Жыл бұрын
Love love love Tom's honest reviews.
@ctrabada
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Tom for your heartfelt and honest review. I'm looking forward to your comments on the second voyage since I heard the actors will be different. I really want to do this and can afford it but I'm finding it difficult to justify the cost. Subpar food, so much $ for so little time and small cabins.... Plus what's the deal with Gaya being such a superstar with all that luggage but she doesn't change outfits at all? Weird... Have disney execs never met a diva? It makes me feel like Cheapek cut more costs to fleece the fans even more... For that kind of money they needed to provide premium accommodations and superb food on top of entertainment.
@largol33t1
2 жыл бұрын
It surprises me that all the time spent on planning the menu and NOBODY who attended gave it great reviews. Cheapek deserves the blame because he was directing the entire disaster. He is responsible for the chefs hired and he has the final say on what food is approved and how the menus are done. The shareholders need to remove him. He is doing a terrible job. Definitely a MUCH worse CEO than Iger or Eisner.
@Riceball01
2 жыл бұрын
To be fair, you don't get cabns that are much larger on a real cruise, so there's that. The other thing is that, unlike a real cruise, there doesn't seem like you'll have a lot of time to spend in your cabin. From what I understand, they keep you pretty busy the whoe time that you're there and the rooms are largely on there for you to store your luggage and to sleep in once your day is done. But I understand that for the money it's a bit small, but for what it's supposed and for how much you're going to be doing, it's more than fine.
@alextirrellRI
2 жыл бұрын
@@Riceball01 I remember from Tom's tour video he was going around showing all the little random storage places in the larger cabin -- meanwhile I'm wondering what people would even put in those spaces on such a short stay.
@Riceball01
2 жыл бұрын
@@alextirrellRI Good question. Given how short the stay is, unless I was planning on spending more time in Florida, I wouldn't have packed even a small suitcase, just a duffle bag or a backpack. Enough for socks and underwear, toiletries, and a change of clothes for the trip home.
@tk98jd
2 жыл бұрын
It seems that a big part of the price tag is to pay for the talent. (It’s clear that Disney isn’t just hiring from the drama club of the local high schools.) That being said, if I’m going to spend $6k over 2 nights/3 days, I’d rather go to New York, stay at the Waldorf, eat at fancy five star restaurants and catch a couple of Broadway plays. That’s just me though.
@dovesmum8521
2 жыл бұрын
This is so good to hear. It makes me happy. Not for the Bob's of the world (WDW), but for the cast members... for the imagineers etc. They needed a win. This sounds like moment Walt would be proud of.... except the price tag 😉
@JohnMarucci
2 жыл бұрын
Great stuff again Tom, extremely well done. I think unfortunately a strategic decision made to shoehorn this gigantic IP into the small space of HS will limit its long term feasibility. You need a much bigger canvas to draw out all the possible stories and worlds to immerse people into. To me the single largest management mistake made in the past ten years was failing to open a 5th gate with Starwars and Marvel IPs as the anchors. Imagine going off planet to multiple worlds or having more than one ship option, like serving on an imperial cruiser as a spy. The shoehorn move is a sad long term mistake. Thanks again!
@galacticcurator8788
2 жыл бұрын
Having been on the ship now I disagree - one advantage of placing the story there is that almost any costume is technically appropriate as anything could be historical reference. Also the core of the story is really classical imperial vs, resistance which fits into old and new movies... and a little bit of a love story, always timeless. Rey and Kylo are not the main focus of the story.
@jasonpeacock9735
2 жыл бұрын
Considering the massive amount of Marvel IP they’re not allowed to use in Florida, using Marvel for a 5th gate seems out of the question.
@Joker22593
2 жыл бұрын
@@jasonpeacock9735 I always forget that the agreement is that they can only use marvel in parks West of the Mississippi River.
@marketyourindustry
2 жыл бұрын
This review was so worth the wait! Fair and honest … loved it! BTW: I would love to hear a 2nd review from your 2nd trip to hear about anything that you learned or was worse or better than the first trip.
@blumars8000
2 жыл бұрын
what about non interactive stuff? im disabled and deaf people cant hear me clearly. it is designed for the abled bodies and that. i have a huge problem with that, i read lips and need people loud. Do you know?
@h0ck3yphreak
2 жыл бұрын
Love the segment about the financial responsibility Tom. I wish more people would get it, that ensuring your financial safety is more important than a theme park. I just read the other day that most of the US doesn't have the ability to take on a $400 emergency....thank you Tom, I hope more ppl hear that message.
@rach5516
2 жыл бұрын
I think this is an important point. With all the add on's in the park its very easy for people to slide into debt. I dont think disney have considered this as part of their responsibility towards the safety of guests. Walt would not want families to be left in a precarious situation after visiting the parks. I do understand there is personal responsibility, but let's face it, the bubble draws you in and it is all geared towards parting you ftom your money.
@largol33t1
2 жыл бұрын
He permanently wins my respect. it was nice to do a sort of PSA and urge people to not fall into a debt trap. I put my vacation to Universal Orlando on hold for six months because waiting made it cheaper. Disney and Universal are the two biggest names in Florida's entertainment industry. They won't be going away. I agree with him: if you can actually afford this and want to go, then by all means do it and I hope you enjoy the trip. But if you're going to wind up owing your credit card company $1,000, that's a dangerous decision.
@galacticcurator8788
2 жыл бұрын
I totally agree, but strongly feel the Starcruiser is something worth saving up for as it is today. Can you cut back on drinking? Going out to eat? Maybe buying other stuff you don't really need? I cut back on some things for a while ahead of booking the star cruiser to help soften the blow.
@LARKXHIN
2 жыл бұрын
I'm glad there were positive things to highlight. I know we like your rants but this is a refreshing thing.
@kevinbhieey9188
2 жыл бұрын
After the raving, I am pleased to see the honest money talk at the end. We know Disney can do this level of entertainment... when they want to. But this cost is offensive. People keep comparing it to a cruise, but this is the world's shortest cruise. This price should be for at least 5 nights (which would certainly make the trip to a theme park a nicer excursion, no?). OR the price should be REALISTIC for two nights. Because we've seen Disney do this before. We know it's not THAT expensive. We got to spend hours at the Adventurers Club being part of an elaborate story with a bunch of great improvisational actors for $20 and a few drinks (and we weren't stuck in that one building either). "But why should people be allowed that experience when we can make them pay way more for it, and give them crappy food! Tear down Pleasure Island and build more shops!" Which, by the way, was not done in this fairytale world where Bob Chapek oversees all the moneygrubbing decisions. This was 2008, and was one of Bob Iger's FIRST moneygrubbing decisions as CEO. Also a Bob Iger decision? Galactic Starcruiser! Galaxy's Edge was created during the Iger era and had all its budget cuts in the Iger era, which means he was all for cutting everything and tossing it into an expensive non-park experience (Disney has openly wanted to do this since Discovery Cove opened in 2000, which goes all the way back to Eisner).EVERYTHING in the Iger era saw budget cuts! (I don't recall Pandora getting budget cuts, but Rivers of Light and other things in AK sure did.) Maybe he didn't specifically choose a $6000 price tag, but he very well could have. After all, Iger is the dude that oversaw park tickets going from $59.75 when he became CEO to $159 for a Holiday ticket when he left. Is Chapek a greedy monster? Of course he is! But Bob Iger was just as bad. As was Michael Eisner in the last half of his reign. History is not something you can reboot Disney-style.
@kevinbhieey9188
2 жыл бұрын
All that said, after the biggest fans do this, it will stop selling out. So they'll start with their beloved budget cuts. Or things will stop working and they won't fix them. THEN they'll start with the discounts. And THEN they'll remove most of the expensive stuff from the experience and turn it into a dinner show and guests will just stay in a Star Wars version of a WDW Hotel. The Disney All-Stars Wars Resort!
@VynndorizanC
2 жыл бұрын
If I ever had stupid money, I would go as a cosplay of a pirate from pirates of the Caribbean. Bumbling around and confused. Another idea would be a farmer reacting to their first encounter of aliens.
@rjjeffrey75
2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely we want a second trip review! Safe voyage!
@kwh1183
2 жыл бұрын
As much as they wanted to milk the hotel for all the cool stuff, it’s also fair to say that the execution is better suited in the starcruiser vs. trying to execute roaming droids, developing narratives, etc in a crowded and chaotic theme park land where not all guests are into participating.
@nish221100
2 жыл бұрын
@Tom Somhairle Actually, it was cut purely for budgetary reasons. Even the datapad in Batuu is subpar. There was (still is) much more possible there.
@cami5173
2 жыл бұрын
But to move everything promised in a land behind a paywall of 5k is gross We were promised 1 on 1 character interactions on batuu, we were promised droids and interactivity. We got a phone app and that’s it. That’s what makes this vacation feels extra slimy, I’m sorry but anyone who spends money on this is burning their cash. There’s nothing really to do on this trip, you’re shoved on a conveyor belt and pushed through like any other attraction, except the ticket to this one is 5 GRAND
@cami5173
2 жыл бұрын
@@nish221100 but why was it cut? Did they genuinely have no funds or did they lose faith in the project and thought they could gouge more $$ from this venture instead?
@solojeffers6898
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the review. I don’t agree with the price point because it’s not two full days. You go to Batu so technically your there for a 1 and a half day. The cast members are great and i agree that they bring the magic. Without the cast member interaction that hotel stay would be horrible.
@TheVloggerDude2018
2 жыл бұрын
half of me is like:”this is cool, this seems fun,” and the other half is:”don’t give them your money, it’s not worth it,”
@shaquillesteinback8839
2 жыл бұрын
If Kylo came to my room and personally force choked me then maybe the price would be justified. Otherwise the price for what you actually get is way too high
@kristophercannovan2226
2 жыл бұрын
Super honest and useful, this video here is why WDWNT are the ones to follow. A lot of care went into this coverage. Thanks for all you guys do. I watch more of your content than Disney + and Netflix 😂
@sammsspace6888
2 жыл бұрын
Definitely want a second trip review. Love the idea of seeing how the second round will play out differently.
@galacticcurator8788
2 жыл бұрын
I second this! Would love to hear what he thinks about another round doing different paths.
@ShawnBrandson
2 жыл бұрын
I am so happy you enjoyed yourself! With so many issues and missteps the company has made recently they really need this to be a success. I trust your opinion and thank you for the honest coverage of the place we all love
@Seoulsearch616
2 жыл бұрын
Really appreciate your brutally honest review and realistic perspective, especially when pointing out that yes, it's amazing, but no, it's not something people should go into debt for. Thank you so much! 👍
@galacticcurator8788
2 жыл бұрын
I was on the same first cruise as Tom, I think this is a very balanced and fair review - the only thing I feel much differently about is that I think the food is better than his review indicated (though breakfasts did have some misses for me as well), and I personally think the price is worthwhile for what you get. I also think the captains table is actually an OK value for the few extra courses and a bit extra character interaction, however it's not at all a captains table experience you get on other cruise ships or restaurants - it also does not cost nearly as much as a "normal" captains table. But some people I've seen on boards are really stressing trying to get this and I wouldn't feel too sad if you can't get it, it's just kind of a nice addition. P.S. Tom I was right in front of you for the finale and trying really hard not to block your video with my head or my own phone, hope I mostly succeeded...
@WDWNT
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks lol
@ddc163264
2 жыл бұрын
Yep, if you have $6000+ for less than a 2 full day experience you can interact with characters, but if you spend $10,000+ for a regular mutli-day park stay, no interaction with characters for you! Spend $6000+ for a 7 DAY cruise in a luxury suite and have fireworks and Marvel or Star Wars experience and all your food is included!
@dazblue5515
2 жыл бұрын
Why are you reviewing the Star Wars Hotel dressed as a Vulcan? 😉😆
@saltylikenormalsaline
2 жыл бұрын
Was waiting all week for this review and it did not disappoint - thank you! I appreciated Tom’s heartfelt ending and how he finds a way to tie in the heart and soul of WDW into the review. Would love to hear another review after the second trip!
@hazeltarr9016
2 жыл бұрын
I sincerely appreciate your review and wholeheartedly trust your take away. And yes, I’d be as involved as possible. And yes, I agree that at this price point it’s not happening for me. I hope these CMs are being compensated at a significant increase for the level of entertainment they are providing.
@disneygamer2928
2 жыл бұрын
You did a great job filming and reviewing the Starcruiser. I would love to take my cousins, who are huge Star Wars fans. The only problem is the pay wall. This is definitely extremely overpriced. Let’s hope that the prices are decreased, so more people can go. Once again, great job on the review.
@youwhat.
2 жыл бұрын
Give it a year or so and it will decrease in price for sure. This is unsustainable...
@largol33t1
2 жыл бұрын
Something to add that is SW related. Sadly, Alan Ladd Jr. the producer of many of the SW films, passed away today at age 84. He was the one who approved the very first SW film. He even worked as an agent for Judy Garland early in her career. Other movies on his resume include Blade Runner, Alien, Chariots of Fire and Braveheart. He kickstarted movies that received a whopping 150 Oscar nominations. Unbelievable. RIP. Your contributions to cinema history are a permanent part of my childhood and teen years.
@ligeiaztomb2755
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Tom. This is THE review I was waiting for. NJ trusts an honest NJ review bc we don't BS. Lol Cast members deserve all of the love.
@ChrisWillsTV
2 жыл бұрын
This along with your individual videos of the various experiences aboard the Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser are the best videos you have ever produced and I thank you for all of the time, effort and resources you put into it
@madelinelipscomb3453
2 жыл бұрын
exactly the raw honest take the internet was waiting for! thank you, tom! brilliant as always!
@garykeselis
2 жыл бұрын
A good,honest review by good,honest man. Thank you
@adrianacarvalho5020
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your honest review! I'm going in 3 months and you just made me more excited for my voyage!!! Please keep posting about the cruise
@kevinpayne5584
2 жыл бұрын
You sir are the most honest review. I've seen and heard and I've watch alot of them but you are so fair and insightful your wisdom. Is so rare I sollute you sir and admire you sir . I really wish I knew you sir . what a great friendship it would be ,thank you for your honesty 😁😁😁
@williamoleary9330
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Tom for giving us this. Our family will wait a few years until the price becomes more reasonable.
@michaels9595
2 жыл бұрын
From what I gather on all these starcruiser videos, what you accomplish on Batuu seems to affect what experiences/path you take when back on the ship. That's so cool!
@thebutlerfamilyadventures
2 жыл бұрын
You will undoubtedly gain quite a few new subs for such an honest and thorough review. Great job.
@CinnamonGrrlErin1
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your honest review, and I'm glad that you got some value for your money. We know someone Disney watches this channel, so maybe they'll actually listen to real constructive criticism for once (I doubt it, but you never know)
@PaulKyriazi
2 жыл бұрын
A mother says: "I've never seen my kid this happy." That tells it all.
@bobskicolorado8894
2 жыл бұрын
I was so very happy to see Tom so very passionate about his experience! I wish I could afford something like this, but I have to live on a retirement budget. Still I want to Thank You Tom for your honest and insightful review!
@KadenRenz
2 жыл бұрын
Even tho I am probably never gonna get to do this, I already have my character all thought out lol
@brianfurderer2685
2 жыл бұрын
So good to hear reliable feedback on Galactic Starcruiser. I was worried this was going to be a letdown, but your videos and review clearly show otherwise. Glad that we got to hear the good, the bad, and the ugly. Really excited to try this on the next WDW trip, might need to wait out the $ though.
@Martymooseyepthatsme
2 жыл бұрын
Cancelled when we found out the timeline and it was the sequel crap. If they made original trilogy content or mixed it up maybe but sequels = poop. So glad we saved our $$$$!
@gissneric
2 жыл бұрын
Wait so you booked even without researching about it at all? Why would they make it about the original trilogy. It will ruin the story then if they go to Batuu. So it's okay with you to cruise on the original trilogy and go to batuu and ride the sequal trilogy rides?
@jasonpeacock9735
2 жыл бұрын
Cool story, bro
@beckychristiansen8954
2 жыл бұрын
The more I learn about it, the more I like it. Disney Marketing really blew it. They really should have marketed this as a murder mystery type event on a cruise ship in space. If you ever seen Turtle Talk or Monsters Inc Laugh Floor, it’s like that, but on ultra-steroids with real actors in an escape room type story for 2 days. Or how the Whispering Canyon or Prime Time Cafe used to be.
@FenTastic18
2 жыл бұрын
I’m honestly super jazzed as I’ve noticed throughout the videos of the Halcyon’s maiden voyage how many faces I’ve recognized among the cast and crew of the ship (and the special characters aboard who partake in the story) that it *almost* makes me forgive the price point; but as much as I love my fellow actors, Disney (really PayCheck) needs to stop kidding themselves with the prices for this experience (especially when you consider that you get a *week* on a DCL ship over *2 days* on the Halcyon) if they knocked down the prices to being more reasonable for what it is? I would highly consider stepping aboard for my own adventure
@Riceball01
2 жыл бұрын
I agree, you'd think that not having to pay for fuel and maintenance, as well port/docking fees, they could afford to charge less for a fake cruise. But then again, all of the cast members, both actors and non-actors, are all Americans, or at least Green Card holders so the labor cost is going to be higher than aboard an actual cruise liner where many of crew and staff would be paid a lot less. But I'm sure that this hotel employs a lot fewere people than a cuise ship does so that should or at be close to evening out.
@galacticcurator8788
2 жыл бұрын
I don't think you can compare this at all to anything like a normal cruise ship. Imaging if you packed all the fun of a seven day cruise into two days, that's kind of what this feels like... I feel like I got more value out of the Halcyon cruise than I have out of many longer, also expensive cruises. it's a super compact but awesome experience. and honestly I would not have wanted it to be much longer. I needed a day or rest after. I don't think people understand the level of staffing and quality staffing at that something like this takes, especially when you are not relying on severely underpaid 3rd-world staff to provide most of the service.
@pinoarias8601
2 жыл бұрын
@@galacticcurator8788 I fail to see how a 2 day experience in a sealed environment is better than a 7 day one in the open sea, even if the amount of activities is comparable.
@galacticcurator8788
2 жыл бұрын
@@pinoarias8601 I'm sure you do, but I've done both and the Galactic Starcrusier experience was just more amazing in a differnet way, but and more of an experience in terms of memories than most of the cruises I have been on. They are actually total opposites since mostly you go on cruises to relax, and the StarCrusier is about living a story, not relaxing. It's not for everyone but for those is is for, it is spectacular and there is literally nothing like it on Earth.
@BurtonChristmasLites
2 жыл бұрын
This is the best video WDW News has put out. It did get me excited about the Galactic Starcruiser. Can we go now? No. But man do I hope it is in our future! Robert Burton
@ericpeters2195
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you to you and everyone at WDW for the excellent coverage and review!
@missstormtrooper1938
2 жыл бұрын
I love that you noticed the same thing I did first thing, the beck of Batuu. I made so many jokes about that on the way in. 🤣 I thought it was a bad omen but thank God I was wrong. What a life changing experience. ♥️
@hunterhurley5245
2 жыл бұрын
Fantastic review. It is definitely a ton better than I think many of us expected, I am still hesitant to commit to spending the money, and also worried some of these aspects may be toned down (Devices, white glove service, etc.). Thanks so much for the review!
@largol33t1
2 жыл бұрын
I wouldn't spend $1,200 a day for this disaster. And only two days? And NOBODY gave the food good reviews. Ugh. not worth it at all.
@JOURNEYworldeats
2 жыл бұрын
It was promised and I think it was delivered with the introduction of the Starcruiser. The pandemic definitely put a stop to progress, but here's exactly what they said they'd give you. I loved GE in Disneyland back in 2020. It was obvious that things were missing, but I'm so happy to see what they've done now. It's great...
@SohiHien
2 жыл бұрын
Except this was promised with general admission and not a 6000 dollar extra price attached.
@pinkpegasus6144
2 жыл бұрын
Lt Cory was just perfect in every video I’ve seen of him. Disney need to reward that actor well, so pitch perfect. 👏
@JrSlacker
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you guys for being genuine and honest with this.
@Aerospace_Education
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great review. The challenge for our family isn't so much the money. But instead its what we could use that money for in competition to this. You can do some pretty incredible vacations for much less. Happy to hear the quality onboard was so good. I hope they keep that level high. Thanks for all the content.
@Melaniexb1
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your advice! And your experiences!
@Liz.R
2 жыл бұрын
Very smart to do 2 in a row to be able to compare & contrast while fresh in the memory. Please let's hear about differences, etc because as a paying journalist & fan, I trust your opinion. Thx Tom & crew (esp sun burned Eric filling in)
@shaquillesteinback8839
2 жыл бұрын
Omg been waiting for this all week
@RolandoPerezRoly
2 жыл бұрын
Watched an hour long influencer review, and chalked this up as silly. Now I watched this entire review and I’m enthralled. The live theater, passion, and magic of the experience flowed through you and got me so damn excited. I had the worst Disney world hotel experience of my life last year and I had really lost some faith... this review brings back some hope. Thanks for being so honest, Tom.
@annemariec7659
2 жыл бұрын
Your review was the only one we were looking forward to.
@dariandark
2 жыл бұрын
The Box Truck ride would be great if it also shuttled Aliens and Droids from the Halcyon to Battu and back. Even if it was just a prop of a sleeping Wookie.
@matthewmorin7016
2 жыл бұрын
Since we know Disney watches what you do, hopefully they will take your review and make some needed changes. The box truck was poor. But I don't see this thing lasting more than two year before it changes to just a deluxe hotel.
@phillamarre
2 жыл бұрын
This has been the most honest/positive review I’ve seen so far. Disney really needs to start leaning into reviewers that aren’t going to give an automatically positive review, either because they’re just happy to be there or because they want to keep getting invited to events. Thank you
@ChrisThornettofEarth
Жыл бұрын
Great review, Tom! I really hope this becomes more affordable as it would be a trip of a lifetime for me and the family with the travel costs (and I'd want to spend some time in the parks as well). Funny to see Scott Trowbridge pop up in the video enjoying one of the key events with guests! I gather the budget was seriously slashed close to opening so what they have done is really impressive in terms of details, storytelling, cast etc. I know many people are just going to hate it but as someone who enjoyed LARPing and tabletop RP when I was younger this just seems like a dream experience that most LARP organizers would kill to create.
@durge2514
2 жыл бұрын
Tom, first and foremost; Thank you. As one of the many fans who will likely never get to have these experiences first hand I want to earnestly thank you for all your wonderful coverage. From the over-all coverage (yours here, as well as others) I am left with the sense that this experience is akin to paying for the experience of being an extra in your favorite movie for two days. For the fortunate few this will be a wonderful experience, and with luck super-fans will gain access through promotions, lotteries and giveaways if it is embraced. Disappointed to hear that the cuisine was not better, this price-point and environment demands excellent options, service and cocktails. Additional support for these services could be offset by a conjoined yet exclusive dinning experience with access to properly attired park guests, Disney bounders and merch sales would skyrocket.
@koopa159
2 жыл бұрын
Can’t wait for the review for the second cruise. Stuff like this is why you guys are at the top of the list for my Disney news outlets.
@kentslocum
2 жыл бұрын
Not excusing the budget cuts, but at least it's possible for Disney to neplace the box truck Batuu transport with something better in the future. It would be a lot more difficult to relocate the entire starcruiser complex so the backside of Galaxy's Edge isn't visible.
@pattykochenower4222
2 жыл бұрын
I agree with you about the box truck transport. They should have a what looks like a droid driving and the view of where you’re going via a screen.. that would be so cool !
@galacticcurator8788
2 жыл бұрын
Yes this was the one thing I was wishing was better, any kind of screen in the transport would have made it much better. Very strange it was not at least as good as the initial transport to the ship.
@chrisg7541
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the review Tom. As a big star wars fan I will wait for the price to drop as coming from the UK, its alot for just a short time. The looks of it really do look good and the expereince on the story. WIll be a wait and see now.
@cpt.hebikurashota7545
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this sir I have been coming to this channel for the honest customer focused reviews that you provide. Like you, my parents have raised my siblings and I with Walt's dream and now we are all doing so with my our own children. I have been forwarding your videos to all of the family members and now we all come to your channel for pure unadulterated reviews of Disney experiences and products. Please continue to work hard and know that your work is very much appreciated by this community.
@Askandersmind
2 жыл бұрын
Tom your review was the one above all others that I’ve been waiting for. I knew you wouldn’t sugar coat the downsides to this experience. I’m excited to hear there’s some positives to go with the negatives. Thanks so much for giving us a solid preview so we can decide for ourselves.
@WDWNT
2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@elishanahir
2 жыл бұрын
Well said, Tom! I will take your advice and wait it out a bit… not to mention stacking up those credits in the meantime. Safe journey on the next voyage and may the stars guide your way!
@danielleborunda9836
2 жыл бұрын
I would love to see another review after your second voyage! I appreciated your thoughts on the financial aspect of a trip like this. Well said!
@apooh3051
2 жыл бұрын
No matter if this is good or bad, $6000 for 2 days is still crazy expensive. I cannot justify paying for this for just 2 days.
@curious880
2 жыл бұрын
WDWNT ... thank you! You guys are the ones that my family and I trust THE MOST to tell the truth! Please keep doing what you're doing and we're really looking forward to your second review too!
@baileylocklear5975
2 ай бұрын
"Don't put yourself in debt, this is going to be here, at some point bookings have to become lower" That whole section cracked me up, because the company decided it would rather close the entire hotel instead of lowering the price lol
@nefasventures
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the review, I was looking forward to this one. Hope the second voyage is fun!
@fifthrider
2 жыл бұрын
THIS is what I was waiting for. Thanks Tom. Even before you said it here, I think a lot of us saw what you were experiencing and came to the conclusions you just said. This is actually pretty good, and was completely mis-marketed. Also, now that I've seen how many CMs are involved ( and I'm sure there's 2x-3x more in the background ) I'm wondering if what they're charging is enough to cover this. This could be the start of a new Disney trend in role play hotels. ( Adventureland/S.E.A., Haunted Hotel, Frontierland, etc. ) Tom was right about Imagineering mostly being architects now. Now I see why.
@laurynnnsmith
2 жыл бұрын
Please do another review! seeing the differences is amazing and I think we would all like to know how the experience differs. We love all of yall at WDWNT, I have been looking for this review for days!
@mikek3979
2 жыл бұрын
After watching all of the segments you released and today’s review, I’m most looking forward to “being part of the story”. Thanks for your great work!
@maggiebillel8956
2 жыл бұрын
Excellent review Tom. Thank you!
@adamkehoe7405
2 жыл бұрын
Appreciate this honest review.
@skyachtone8702
2 жыл бұрын
Excellent. thank you for your honest, but kind review
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