You can't escape it - a trip aboard Disney's Galactic Starcruiser is a big investment. This week, we take a look at a somewhat comparable trip to Disney's Hollywood Studios - the same time frame, comparable meals and lodging -  and look at the difference in cost between the two experiences. Is the Galactic Starcruiser worth the cost and if so, why?

We also discuss our brand new Patreon page, our upcoming Orlando meetup, and chat about recent cast change announcements on the Halcyon. 

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There's a world of stories out there that you're probably not aware of. It is a world where characters that you know from fiction are having adventures just on the other side of what you're used to. In this world, stories continue past the edge of the page or the end of the movie and characters find new lives beyond what they are confined to in their original works. This - of course...since you read the title of the episode...is fan fiction.

Since the Galactic Starcruiser is filled with memorable characters, it was only a matter of time until folks found inspiration to create their own tales with these characters and find out what happens in the moments between moments aboard the ship or the early days of the characters before they stepped foot on the Halcyon.

We spoke with five authors of some truly excellent fan fiction stories in the Galactic Starcruiser universe and learned about what inspired them to create their tales.
There are no spoilers in this episode so it is safe for newbies and veterans alike. So sit back, grab a nice cup of cocoa, and have a listen!

Archive of our Own Galactic Starcruiser

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We put on our Nostradamus hats and look to the hazy future to see what we think is ahead in 2023 for Disney's Galactic Starcruiser. 

We also talk about our planned meetup in Orlando prior to our May 3rd voyage and discuss some surveys that Disney has sent to passengers who recently took their voyages on the Halcyon.

There is a minor spoiler toward the end - really very very minor - and we do warn about it but otherwise, this is a safe episode for all to listen to.

We'd love to hear what you think is ahead for Disney's Galactic Starcruiser - - feel free to drop an email at [email protected].

Happy New Year!!!

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Here's a fun fact. A group of 'Heroes of the Halcyon' listeners is referred to as a 'haul' . . . and boy do we have a haul of HOTH heads for this excellent Sublight Circle episode!

We brought on several of our new besties to chat about Disney's Galactic Starcruiser and it was super fun. These Sublight Circle episodes are literally like sitting around the fire . . . well, the space fire, I guess . . . and sharing stories of our adventures aboard the Halcyon. We focused in on the experiences these folks had and were amazed at the diversity of stories that were told - - from dentists onboard studying the "Way of the Floss" to solo dinners with Sandro to fun time with kids or parents who came along.

We ring the spoiler bell right away - - we let spoilers fly fast and furious so this one will not be safe for folks who haven't gone yet. However, once you do go, you'll love listening to this chat just as much as we enjoyed having it!

Here are some links for a few of our panelists:

Rubi Ramos's Recipe for Success - the upcoming novel by panelist Jess Parra
Xenodentist Brian Shapiro on Instagram
Droidsmith Elizabeth Baker on Instagram
Brian J Anderson on Instagram
Sarah Reck

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There can be little question - especially for folks who have been passengers onboard the Halcyon - that Disney's Galactic Starcruiser voyage is truly a work of art. Accordingly, like any other great work of art, the experience is designed to evoke strong feelings.

However, because experiencing the voyage is 100% interactive and not passive like watching a movie or TV show or reading a book, the emotions it elicits can be significantly more powerful - both during and after a trip aboard the Halcyon.

We invited former guest Jen Catania of Jen Eyre Cosplay to come discuss these feelings with us and how the Imagineering & LARP wizards at Disney have crafted the experience with these emotional journeys in mind. We talk about LARP 'bleed' and LARP 'drop' and also about how Jen apparently has bad luck around giant robots. :)

There are no spoilers in this episode . . . except to say we all love the Halcyon and our voyages . . . But you knew that, right?

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Galactic Starcruiser Drop - Post-Voyage Emotional Support group on Facebook

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Are you looking for a great way to cut the expense of traveling on the Halcyon? Splitting the cost of a room with friends or family is one way to do this but what if for some crazy reason you can't convince your friends or family to join you? If only there was a way to find others who wanted to go . . . .

This is where the Starcruiser Suitemate Finder Group on Facebook can come to the rescue! This group is a fabulous resource that helps connect folks who are looking to have their very own Star Wars adventure so that they can maximize their fun while also maximizing their savings!

We invited Anthony Handley, one of the admins of the Facebook group, to join us to discuss this great tool. We also spoke with Jennifer Gatling & Kali Mason, two folks who used the group to find fellow voyagers that also turned into great friends.

There are no spoilers until the end of the episode and we provide a warning to keep things safe.

Starcruiser Suitemate Finder

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Everyone knows that if you're on a cruise, you're going to have a shore excursion. The same goes for a space cruise, of course, and on Disney's Galactic Starcruiser, you get to head down from the luxurious quarters of the Halcyon to the legendary Black Spire Outpost on Batuu!

The heroes discuss how to approach your day on Batuu, what to expect, and how to maximize your fun!

No spoilers are revealed until the very end and as always, plenty of warning is given for sensitive ears or ear holes - - whatever your species has. :)

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The Heroes have fun choosing three characters each in a draft to decide . . .well, whatever we wanted!

We take a deep dive into the nine major characters that voyagers interact with aboard Disney's Galactic Starcruiser and chose 3 characters each to represent our teams in a head-to-head battle for ultimate supremacy and bragging rights.

We need your help picking which of us did the best job in choosing a group of 3 characters and arguing for our cause. Please visit our Instagram to help us choose the victor!

There are zero spoilers in this episode and you're sure to enjoy hearing how we made our picks and discussed our choices.

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Just when you thought it was safe to go back into space . . . ok, enough sequel jokes from me. :)

We had so much fun doing the first Sublight Circle - and had such a great response from folks who wanted to participate! - that we knew we had to do it again.

This time, our second group of panelists discussed the pros of going on the Halcyon with friends, the spectacular food & drink aboard the ship, and how each of us noticed that this little adventure we loved so much had changed us in even our normal everyday off-the-ship lives.

There are a few spoilers so this is a good episode to skip if you don't want to be spoiled but trust me, this is a fun conversation to share once you've been aboard the Halcyon.

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On our recent second voyage aboard Disney's Galactic Starcruiser, we spoke with one couple who had a great time but missed a fair amount of the interactive experiences aboard the ship. This led us to wonder - could Disney improve the process of "onboarding" folks to the experience and the alternate universe aboard the ship?

When we thought of this topic, we quickly realized that there was no one better to talk to about this than immersive designer Nick Tierce. We spoke with Nick not only about how Disney can make improvements but also learned about other immersive/interactive experiences like "Sleep No More", Delusion, Ghost Town Alive at Knott's Berry Farm, and the various Meow Wolf installations & how the creators of these experiences bring people into their worlds of wonder.

There are zero spoilers in this analytical discussion so everyone should enjoy listening!

Hollow Medium

Sleep No More

Delusion

Ghost Town Alive

Meow Wolf

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