Episode 147:
Galactic Starcruiser Press Event - An Honest Review

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The Cast: Sam Marraccini & John Yaglenski

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- Live from the Dig Site at Coronado Springs resort with Sam of Sam's Disney Diary
- Day 1 was a preview filled with a panel talk and interviews
- Imagineers have been working on this experience for 7 years
- We did not have the full experience aboard the Galactic Starcruiser. Only 4-5 hours.
- After the Last Jedi and Before the Rise of Sywalker is when this cruise takes place
- This ship doesn't look like Star Wars... Why?
- There are SPOILERS AHEAD though we didn't see everything
- John needs a backstory
- Engineering Room looks like gritty Star Wars
- Cabins are small but well-appointed and include your own AI
- The experience wasn't flawless and they have some learning to do
- There are moments where you are completely enveloped by the storyline
- It's a very complex "show"
- The initial videos vs. the reality of the shows and experience
- Maintenance interrupts the podcast
- Did not get to ride the shuttle down to Batu
- The shuttle ride up to the ship wasn't as impressive as the ship itself
- Unclear how Starcruiser guests will mingle with day guests to the park
- Lightsaber training
- The Halcyon Bridge & the backstory
- The brig
- Fireworks in space
- Epic battle to conclude the cruise
- You engage at the level you are comfortable
- The price question
- Overall impressions - is the cost justified?
- There should be a Spa!
- ATM - Chase in space
- Books and comics related to the Starcruiser
- That's a wrap, keep working on it Disney