Katie Francis

Katie is a lover of all theme parks and an avid reader. Her favorite rides are Spaceship Earth and The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man. You can find her daydreaming of the Florida sun, and you can reach her at katie@wdwnt.com.

‘The Ding Dang?’ Imagineer Hints at Multiple Universe of Energy Ride Easter Eggs in Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind at EPCOT

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Katie is a lover of all theme parks and an avid reader. Her favorite rides are Spaceship Earth and The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man. You can find her daydreaming of the Florida sun, and you can reach her at katie@wdwnt.com.

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Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, the newest attraction coming this summer to EPCOT, will contain easter eggs for the former Universe of Energy Pavilion. Ellen’s Energy Adventure and the rest of the pavilion closed in 2017 to make way for the new Marvel roller coaster. Imagineer Zach Riddley replied to a comment on his … Read more

A Guide to Sector Set — Space Bingo on the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser

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Katie is a lover of all theme parks and an avid reader. Her favorite rides are Spaceship Earth and The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man. You can find her daydreaming of the Florida sun, and you can reach her at katie@wdwnt.com.

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One of the activities on the first night of the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser is Sector Set, billed as a Halcyon-exclusive game featuring planet matching. It’s space bingo! As part of the cruise motif, several traditional cruise activities are given a “Star Wars” twist. You can join some of the crew in the Atrium to … Read more

Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Exclusive MagicBand and How to Use it

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Katie is a lover of all theme parks and an avid reader. Her favorite rides are Spaceship Earth and The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man. You can find her daydreaming of the Florida sun, and you can reach her at katie@wdwnt.com.

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Included with every Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser voyage is an exclusive MagicBand, which will be used as a “databand” during the immersive experience. This will be a spoiler-free guide to show you what the band looks like and how to use it during your stay. Starcruiser Exclusive MagicBand It’s a unique souvenir featuring a unique … Read more

Using the Datapad for Your Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Trip

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Katie is a lover of all theme parks and an avid reader. Her favorite rides are Spaceship Earth and The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man. You can find her daydreaming of the Florida sun, and you can reach her at katie@wdwnt.com.

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You may have used the Play Disney Parks app for adventures around Black Spire Outpost, but today we’re going to show you how the Datapad works for your journey on the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser. This spoiler-free guide will go over the basics of how to use the Datapad. Accessing the Datapad We were given … Read more

REVIEW: Cantina Chronicles Offers Cosmic Non-Alcoholic Themed Beverages and Backstories Aboard Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser

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Katie Francis

Katie is a lover of all theme parks and an avid reader. Her favorite rides are Spaceship Earth and The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man. You can find her daydreaming of the Florida sun, and you can reach her at katie@wdwnt.com.

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Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser passengers can participate in a drink tasting called Cantina Chronicles on the second day of their voyage. Hosted in the Sublight Lounge on Deck 6, the Halcyon bartender will spin tales of cosmic origins and give detailed backstories for the drinks and their ingredients. This review will contain spoilers, but they … Read more

Guests Who Need Fresh Air on the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Can Visit the Climate Simulator

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Katie is a lover of all theme parks and an avid reader. Her favorite rides are Spaceship Earth and The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man. You can find her daydreaming of the Florida sun, and you can reach her at katie@wdwnt.com.

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Guests who get a little “cabin fever” and need a little fresh air onboard the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser can make a visit to the “climate simulator.” The climate simulator is on Deck 4, past the lightsaber training pod. Its themed explanation is that the climate simulator allows guests to prepare for their excursion to … Read more

Should You Book the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Before, During, or After a Walt Disney World Trip?

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Katie Francis

Katie is a lover of all theme parks and an avid reader. Her favorite rides are Spaceship Earth and The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man. You can find her daydreaming of the Florida sun, and you can reach her at katie@wdwnt.com.

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If you’re planning on visiting Florida for a Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser voyage, you might be wondering how to fit it into the rest of your Walt Disney World vacation. Should you book Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser for before, during, or after the rest of your trip? We recommend planning your Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser … Read more

New Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort Magnet and Light-Up Ornament

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Katie is a lover of all theme parks and an avid reader. Her favorite rides are Spaceship Earth and The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man. You can find her daydreaming of the Florida sun, and you can reach her at katie@wdwnt.com.

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New merchandise for Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort has arrived, including a magnet and a light-up ornament. Coronado Springs Ornament – $29.99 Commemorate your stay at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort with this golden ornament. The ornament features the resort logo. The back has a Mickey Mouse head. The top of the ornament has an on/off switch and … Read more

EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival Rain Boots Arrive Just in Time for Spring

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Katie is a lover of all theme parks and an avid reader. Her favorite rides are Spaceship Earth and The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man. You can find her daydreaming of the Florida sun, and you can reach her at katie@wdwnt.com.

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The rainy season has arrived in Central Florida, but EPCOT has you covered with new International Flower & Garden Festival rain boots. Flower & Garden Rain Boots – $59.99 These yellow rain boots will add a little cheer to a rainy day. The boots have a flower and butterfly print. There’s also a strap on … Read more

Imagineer Zach Riddley Shares First Look at Marquee for Connections Café and Eatery at EPCOT

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Katie is a lover of all theme parks and an avid reader. Her favorite rides are Spaceship Earth and The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man. You can find her daydreaming of the Florida sun, and you can reach her at katie@wdwnt.com.

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Imagineer Zach Riddley has shared the first look at the marquee signage for the upcoming Connections Café and Eatery at EPCOT. It matches the sign for the Creations Shop, with which it shares a building. Connections is just across the breezeway in the former home of Electric Umbrella. See Riddley’s full post below.

Full Guide to the 2022 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival

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Katie is a lover of all theme parks and an avid reader. Her favorite rides are Spaceship Earth and The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man. You can find her daydreaming of the Florida sun, and you can reach her at katie@wdwnt.com.

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Spring is just around the corner, so it’s time for the International Flower & Garden Festival to bloom at EPCOT. The festival runs through July 4, 2022, and we’ve compiled a full guide to everything you can experience. Festival Passport The festival passport shows you where to go around the park and is also where … Read more

Despite Generally Positive Reviews, Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Sees More Cancellations

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Katie Francis

Katie is a lover of all theme parks and an avid reader. Her favorite rides are Spaceship Earth and The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man. You can find her daydreaming of the Florida sun, and you can reach her at katie@wdwnt.com.

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The first round of reviews from the public voyages on the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser are coming in, including our honest, in-depth review. On the heels of generally positive feedback, it seems more cancellations are coming in. Last week, all voyages were sold out for March and April. Now, there are four dates available in … Read more

REVIEW: Taste Around the Galaxy (Featuring Blue Shrimp) for Dinner on Night 2 of the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser

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Katie Francis

Katie is a lover of all theme parks and an avid reader. Her favorite rides are Spaceship Earth and The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man. You can find her daydreaming of the Florida sun, and you can reach her at katie@wdwnt.com.

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Dinner on the second night of the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser is themed to a Taste Around the Galaxy, featuring the infamous blue shrimp. This meal is served family-style with a fair bit of fanfare as each dish is introduced. Dinner takes place in the Crown of Corellia Dining room. Menu The menu is white … Read more

REVIEW: The Captain’s Table Experience for Dinner on the First Night of the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser

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Katie Francis

Katie is a lover of all theme parks and an avid reader. Her favorite rides are Spaceship Earth and The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man. You can find her daydreaming of the Florida sun, and you can reach her at katie@wdwnt.com.

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During the evening with Gaya dinner on the first night of our Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser adventure, we dined at the Captain’s Table. The Captain’s Table is an upcharge experience that must be booked in advance. It costs $30 per person and includes six courses. Some of the food is the same served to everyone … Read more

REVIEW: All the Snacks Available at the Sublight Lounge on the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser

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Katie Francis

Katie is a lover of all theme parks and an avid reader. Her favorite rides are Spaceship Earth and The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man. You can find her daydreaming of the Florida sun, and you can reach her at katie@wdwnt.com.

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In the Sublight Lounge on Deck 6 of the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser, passengers can find alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages available for an additional charge. However, we also tried all of the snacks included with your voyage! Menu The front page of the menu bears the Chandrila Star Line logo. Smoked Redfish Littletubes Felucian Gardenleaf … Read more

REVIEW: Breakfast Buffet on Disembarkation Day at the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser

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Katie Francis

Katie is a lover of all theme parks and an avid reader. Her favorite rides are Spaceship Earth and The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man. You can find her daydreaming of the Florida sun, and you can reach her at katie@wdwnt.com.

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Day 3 onboard the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser is departure day and much like Disney Cruise Line voyages, disembarkation is bright and early. However, there’s time for one last breakfast buffet at the Crown of Corellia Dining Room. Some of the offerings are the same as on day 2, but there were some new intergalactic … Read more

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