Aerial Photos Show Disney Gutting Defunct Star Wars Hotel for Imagineering Offices

Overview

• New images from aerial photographer bioreconstruct on December 1–2 show semi trucks, dumpsters, and construction equipment at the former Galactic Starcruiser site.
• Fixtures visible in dumpsters, including sinks and toilets, indicate crews are actively clearing interiors ahead of the office conversion.
• Disney has said the structure will be repurposed for Walt Disney Imagineering, and the building’s starship-like exterior remains in place during the work.
• The experience opened in March 2022 and shut down in September 2023, with reports citing prohibitive pricing of roughly $6,000 for a three-day stay for a family of four and weak bookings.
• Chip and Company reports the new hub is intended to support major resort projects, with on-property offices expected to improve collaboration and turnaround time.