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Disney Keeps Defunct ‘Star Wars’ Hotel Alive With ‘Mandalorian and Grogu’ Trailer Cameo

A trailer cameo cements the Halcyon in canon to salvage value from the shuttered resort.

Overview

  • The first trailer for The Mandalorian and Grogu includes a brief Aurebesh sign referencing the Halcyon with its logo.
  • Disney closed the two-night Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser in September 2023 after high prices and limited repeatability hurt demand.
  • Outlets note the nod signals the ship’s continued place in Star Wars lore even though the Orlando experience has ended.
  • Disney has filed permits to convert the former resort space for Walt Disney Imagineering and office use.
  • Fan reaction is split, with some former guests feeling burned by the cost and others welcoming the canon acknowledgment.