Completely Immersive Star Wars Experience

[adelaster]

First of all, there was another thread on this in early April but I'd like to take this in another direction as it seems like a very feasible idea to me at present.

My understanding is that this place would be located here:



It would only operate on occasion, and only offer one or possibly two night stays, having a hefty but all inclusive price tag of around $1k for an audience of around 400.

There are some great images of concept art in this article:

http://www.**************.net/2017/04/disney-considering-luxury-star-wars-resort-walt-disney-world/

I also enjoyed DSNY Newscast's video on the topic earlier this week.

What are y'alls thoughts on this coming to fruition? What would you like to see? Food, characters, etc. Would really like this to focus on possibilities and not get mired in cost, so if you want to focus on cost please feel free to revisit the April thread which pretty much covered that.

My thoughts are that this could be another draw for a Star Wars fan who isn't necessarily sold on Disney or Disney World to visit just that portion of the property in a really immersive and unique way. I also think that hardcore fans might want to splurge on it too. If this worked out the way it potentially could it might be awesome! It would take a lot to operate this, so I'm hoping we hear more at D23!

 

[rteetz]

A Star Wars hotel experience is very likely however I don't see it opening with the land. If it was I think we would've seen it started already.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

I actually really like the concept and that it would be a smaller hotel and run more like an experience rather than just a room ... almost like a really suped up version of the Villians party/event thing where you are catering to a subgroup of people that visit with a unique, relatively high cost event

The only thing I wonder about: is this something that would last for years? I am sure it would be super popular at first but what do you do 5 years from now? I can you can redo it, create a different experience, etc. - or maybe at some point you just change it to more of a regular hotel

 

[NuJoy]

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[adelaster]

I am wondering similarly. Even with the type of infatuation star wars has going for it, could there ever be such an over-saturation that hard core fans could become "over it"?

My guess is they would really have to limit how often they operated it to keep that demand high. We also are likely to see them milk the franchise for all it's worth for as long as possible. As in, I doubt it will stop at 2020. By mid to late 20's people may be tired of it, but who knows?

 

[jknezek]

I am wondering similarly. Even with the type of infatuation star wars has going for it, could there ever be such an over-saturation that hard core fans could become "over it"?

If you have consistently gone to Comicons over the years you wouldn't be so worried about this. People are fanatic and spend a fortune to go dress up for a weekend with others. A completely immerse experience? You could pack a boutique hotel. And if you change the script every 5 to 7 years they would keep coming back.

 

[adelaster]

If you have consistently gone to Comicons over the years you wouldn't be so worried about this. People are fanatic and spend a fortune to go dress up for a weekend with others. A completely immerse experience? You could pack a boutique hotel. And if you change the script every 5 to 7 years they would keep coming back.

This is exactly why I could see this working! If they tap into that con/ collector market or just people who like Star Wars but not Disney, it could work, at least for a while. That's a large nostalgia franchise for multiple audiences.

 

[NuJoy]

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[Dfan79]

I think it is cool for nerds and nerd children, but I'd a pass on the Star Wars Hotel. I'm lazy and don't like to be bothered. No offense to the characters, but I don't want to put up with them in the parks. So I wouldn't pay even more to deal with them in my hotel. I need some me time.

I just don't want to be in the shower washing my... areas and look over and see an alien watching me.

"Excuse me sir, have you heard about the trade shipment?"
"NO, GET OUT OF MY ROOM YOU PURPLE BLEEP."

 

[amberpi]

If they keep the experiences ever changing, they will have waiting lists for years for these stays. 400 rooms a night, with an average 2 night stay (if we're building a straw man) only allows for 73,000 room nights a year. I don't think they'll make people only stay for 2 nights; loads of fans could enjoy a week in such an environment, especially if they allowed guests to cosplay, which they can't do in the parks. I'm a certified nerd, and have loads of serious SW fan friends. They're circulating that'll be $1400 a night to start and they're like rabid dogs wanting Disney to take their money. They go to WDW to go to SW weekends and some of these guys have literally never been to the MK or AK, but most to Epcot. WDW could attract a guest type that otherwise would give 0 you knows about Disney, and have plenty of money to spend on their hobby.

 

[cuteandfluffy626]

Very fun and creative, but I agree with Dfan79. I want to relax and wind down from my day at the parks. As immersive as it would be, at the same time I sometimes just want a break from Disney, even while at Disney.

 

[BethanyMouse]

The price is too steep for my taste. My DH is a huge SW fan, but there is NO WAY I would pay that for a night.

 

[lockedoutlogic]

I know this is hypothetical...but nothing about this fits the wdw model...just saying.

 

[umichigan10]

I know this is hypothetical...but nothing about this fits the wdw model...just saying.

Idk boutique experiences are a thing in resort destinations. Look at discovery cove and the proposed dark kingdom that went kaput when the economy tanked. I think a high enough price would justify it for the higher ups

 

[lockedoutlogic]

Idk boutique experiences are a thing in resort destinations. Look at discovery cove and the proposed dark kingdom that went kaput when the economy tanked. I think a high enough price would justify it for the higher ups

Even at a hefty price...this thing would do two things that TDO is ordered to avoid at all costs:

1. Draw spending away from the parks (particularly the gift shops)
2. Require above minimum wage labor (aka skilled, professional, artistic) to pull it off.

 

[umichigan10]

Even at a hefty price...this thing would do two things that TDO is ordered to avoid at all costs:

1. Draw spending away from the parks (particularly the gift shops)
2. Require above minimum wage labor (aka skilled, professional, artistic) to pull it off.

I still think a high upfront would be sufficient to cancel out those costs but I see your point. I feel like the Star Wars fan base would sell children for something like this, which is why I could see them considering it

 

[lockedoutlogic]

I still think a high upfront would be sufficient to cancel out those costs but I see your point. I feel like the Star Wars fan base would sell children for something like this, which is why I could see them considering it

Wdw has taken drastic steps over the years to avoid ANY above minimum labor...notably squeezing out waiters and bartenders that benefitted from high menu prices...to control the kids.

The kids hear and get restless...the managers (teenage older sisters) make nothing...and chaos descends.

It's just how it is.

 

[adelaster]

Even at a hefty price...this thing would do two things that TDO is ordered to avoid at all costs:

1. Draw spending away from the parks (particularly the gift shops)
2. Require above minimum wage labor (aka skilled, professional, artistic) to pull it off.

It's not a great chance that this will happen. I'm sure we can all guess that. This thread is supposed to be about the possibilities!

Yes, it would be a clear delineation from present practices. Everything I've been able to find on it denotes it would not be something that operated often- and I think a very small area operating on a very limited basis to a large niche audience does have a chance. Especially if there were long term plans to convert that space to something else if the demand ever decreased. As covered above, there are people who would pay for this.

Honestly had hoped to see creative ideas on this thread, but oh well. Personally, I think it's an interesting and exciting idea, however unlikely it is to take form.

 

[lockedoutlogic]

It's not a great chance that this will happen. I'm sure we can all guess that. This thread is supposed to be about the possibilities!

Yes, it would be a clear delineation from present practices. Everything I've been able to find on it denotes it would not be something that operated often- and I think a very small area operating on a very limited basis to a large niche audience does have a chance. Especially if there were long term plans to convert that space to something else if the demand ever decreased. As covered above, there are people who would pay for this.

Honestly had hoped to see creative ideas on this thread, but oh well. Personally, I think it's an interesting and exciting idea, however unlikely it is to take form.

Don't get me wrong...discuss away...

They have tinkered with the idea of the boutique attraction for many years...but I think it ultimately comes down to their resistance to concentrate large overhead on such a small consumer base...


So the geeks show up/pony up...great...then the stock market loses...ohh...35% of its value and discretionary spending dries up for about 4-6 years...

The what do you do with it? It's a loss on the stock when the board members seats are ALREADY on fire.

Just another idea

 

[Planogirl]

Wasn't there talk that Disney would actually prefer to be out of the hotel business? If true maybe a third party could step in to at least manage it.

That price though! I can't get past that.