Credit: Steven Miller, FlickrThe ill-fated Star Wars hotel is about to be changed forever.
The Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser was once hailed as Disney’s boldest experiment—a two-night “voyage” aboard the Halcyon where guests could live their own Star Wars adventure. Despite groundbreaking immersion and critical praise, the price tag proved too steep, forcing Disney to shutter the hotel in September 2023 after just over a year of operation. But as recent developments show, Disney is not ready to let its ambitious project drift into oblivion.
Two years after its closure, Halcyon finds new life unexpectedly. While the original experience is gone, Disney has confirmed that the building, once housed by the Galactic Starcruiser, is being repurposed as office space for Walt Disney Imagineering—the very division responsible for creating the Halcyon. Earlier this year, aerial images revealed trucks and construction work transforming the structure, signaling its rebirth as a creative hub. Yet the use of the location has not been without controversy, with some online critics deriding its stark exterior as “cold” or even “prison-like.”
Now, a more recent update has been shared by @bioreconstruct, showing more movement on the Starcruiser’s development, including markings for possible underground utilities.
Aerial photos of the former Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser hotel. Second photo seems to have markings for underground utilities.
Aerial photos of the former Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser hotel.
Second photo seems to have markings for underground utilities. pic.twitter.com/wTFqxK7tZP— bioreconstruct (@bioreconstruct) September 21, 2025
As the real Halcyon starts to be replaced, the Halcyon continues to thrive in a galaxy far, far away. A blink-and-you’ll-miss-it Easter egg in the trailer for 2026’s The Mandalorian and Grogu features the ship’s Aurebesh logo alongside the tagline “Halcyon, See the Galaxy.” This small but significant detail cements the Starcruiser’s place in Star Wars canon, ensuring it remains a part of the saga’s storytelling tapestry. Disney’s choice to spotlight the vessel in upcoming media underscores its reluctance to completely abandon a project that represented years of creative innovation and heavy investment.
The Starcruiser’s afterlife doesn’t end there. A third-party company, C & S Themed Interiors, has begun offering fans a chance to recreate the experience at home. This replica room mirrors the original cabins, complete with custom trim, intercom systems, themed lighting, and even the same sleek aesthetic that guests once encountered on board the Halcyon. For those who never had the chance—or the budget—to step aboard, this unusual offering provides a way to bring a piece of the experience into their own homes.
The dual path forward reveals Disney’s complex relationship with the Galactic Starcruiser. On one hand, the company is pragmatically recycling the physical structure into a workspace, ensuring the building doesn’t sit vacant. On the other, it refuses to erase the Halcyon from the broader Star Wars universe, weaving it into films and series as a living part of canon. For Disney, the Starcruiser was never just a hotel; it was a storytelling experiment that pushed the boundaries of what a theme park experience could be.
Fans remain divided. Some see these efforts as bittersweet, pointing out that cameos and Easter eggs don’t make up for the closure of a once-in-a-lifetime attraction. Others find comfort in the fact that their experiences aboard the Halcyon aren’t being forgotten, and that the ship they journeyed on will continue to fly among the stars—even if only on screen.
Whether through Imagineering’s new offices, Star Wars media tie-ins, or fan-built replicas, one truth is clear: Disney is refusing to let the Galactic Starcruiser vanish. The Halcyon may have retired from service as a resort, but its story—and its legacy—are far from over.
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