Clockwise from top left: Jamie Biesiada and Rebecca Tobin of Travel Weekly and Beci Mahnken of MEI Travel talk about the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser experience at Walt Disney World.
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In today's episode we're traveling to a galaxy far, far away to look at Walt Disney World's new Star Wars themed immersive "experience," which gives guests a two-day space cruise on Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser.
Beci Mahnken, founder, CEO and "chief magic maker" at MEI Travel and Jamie Biesiada, who covers retail and theme parks for Travel Weekly, have recently returned from the Halcyon and share their impressions of their stay: From the way Disney envelops guests in the storyline to the blue shrimp, those cabin bunk beds, the secret missions (no spoilers!) and more.
We also talk about demand, perceived value and how to get the most out of a trip on the Halcyon.
This episode is sponsored by Historic Highlights of Germany.
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This episode was recorded March 1 and has been edited for length and clarity.