- Influencers and Disney blogs were invited to Disney World's Galactic Starcruiser hotel this week.
- Videos taken by attendees show the hotel's rooms, galactic food, and character interactions.
"Star Wars" fans are getting an early look inside Disney World's controversial hotel, the Galactic Starcruiser, days before it opens to the public.
Influencers, Disney blogs, and journalists were invited to the immersive "Star Wars"-themed hotel earlier this week to experience the destination's food, rooms, and character interactions, among other things.
Some attendees are now sharing videos of their experiences, giving fans the first glimpses inside the hotel from the eyes of parkgoers.
Previously, Disney had only shared showed the hotel's interior through art-concept photos and promotional videos featuring actors.
Videos taken inside the Galactic Starcruiser show rooms that look into space and galactic-inspired beverages
Writer and editor Shay Spence shared a TikTok about his experience after attending the four-hour media preview.
His video shows "Star Wars" creatures walking around the hotel, drinks at the Sublight Lounge, and buffet-style meals.
The Skytalkers podcast hosts were also in attendance, and shared videos of multiple areas of the hotel. One clip features the interior of one of the hotel's cabins — which have windows that look into space rather than the Florida sunshine.
Another video posted by Skytalkers shows an interactive "story moment" that took place during the event. Kylo Ren is seen having a lightsaber duel with Rey as pieces of the ceiling fall down around them.
But not all character interactions are held on stages away from parkgoers. Other characters, like a Rodian named Ouannii, seemingly walk around and chat with those at the hotel.
One of the most unique aspects of the hotel so far appears to be the space-inspired food. As the Disney Food Blog pointed out in a TikTok video, everything from grilled cheese made with bubbled waffles to blue-colored shrimp is offered.
The Galactic Starcruiser is a controversial destination, largely thanks to its high prices
The "Star Wars"-themed hotel is located at Florida's Hollywood Studios, and has been described by Disney as "revolutionary." The hotel is designed to look like a giant ship, and is meant to make visitors feel as though they've left Earth.
But despite the company's promises of out-of-this-world experiences, many Disney and "Star Wars" fans have expressed heavy skepticism of the destination.
Some were unimpressed by a promotional video Disney released in early December, which was removed after fans criticized the hotel's design and high prices. All trips are limited to two nights, with rates starting at $4,800 depending on the size of your travel party and what days you're visiting.
Some die-hard fans have canceled the trips they booked after seeing the video, while others told Insider that they'll visit no matter what — even if the hotel is "a flop."
The first Galactic Starcruiser "voyage" embarks on March 1, with limited reservations remaining open in April, according to the hotel's website.
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