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In august, a new permit for general construction at the Starcruiser building was filed. The permit referenced “Project H”. While assumptions are that this is related to the use of the building for Imagineering offices, this rabid Starcruiser fan started speculating that maybe the name “Project H” could mean something… Continue Reading ChatGPT Speculating on “Project H”

After a successful event in January 2025, the creators of The Corellian Caper are turning it into a free open-source app for Android and browser. This is a self-directed app-based story game according to the FAQ provided by creator Gabi Fleury. Learn more on their Facebook Page. Enjoy multiple missions,… Continue Reading The Corellian Caper App

The experience aboard the Galactic Starcruiser Halcyon left an indelible impression on all who travelled aboard her. For many, that impression will live on primarily in our hearts and minds. But for some, the impression has also been indellibly tattooed in ink upon them. The Halcyon Ink book project, promoted… Continue Reading Halcyon Ink

The unfortunate verdict is in on the use of the building formerly known as the Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser. According to this article from WDW News Today, the building is being used for Imagineering Offices. Indications are that a number of reuse ideas were considered that would have kept some… Continue Reading Building Repurposed

The Halcyon Passenger Manifest is an electronic collection of passenger stories from the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser, focusing on the characters and personas invented by travelers. Currently, 588 submissions have resulted in 778 entries. These entries will be sent to the people who submitted them and ultimately housed on Google… Continue Reading Halcyon Passenger Manifest

Sara Thacher and Caro Murphy provide an in-depth presentation and discussion of many facets of the creating of the Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser experience. In this session that was created while the Starcruiser was still in operation, Sara Thacher covers the design from a story and game design standpoint. Story… Continue Reading Creatng the Halcyon Experience

In this Youtube video by Double Crit Fail, the true spirit of the Starcruiser Experience comes to life. This is a must see for anyone who missed out on the Starcruiser Exoerience as well as an incredibly touching walk down memory lane for all of us who travelled aboard the… Continue Reading Double Crit Fail’s Spectacular Overview

A short time before their podcast with Caro Murphy, Play and Pop recounted a bit about their experience taking a journey on the Galactic Starcruiser and how they can relate it to their work as educators and innovators in education. They convey how they each came to the experience with… Continue Reading Podcast: Play & Pop’s Take on their Galactic Starcruiser Experience

Pop & Play podcast hosts Starcruiser immersive experiences designer Caro Murphy to talk about how to design immersive experiences. They begin by drawing contrasts from the kind of immersive experience provided by “See No More” in New York versus the type of experience provided by the Galactic Starcruiser. The bulk… Continue Reading Podcast: How to Design an Immersive Experience

This parody song by Jeffrey Clinard is a great listen. It is set to the tune of “We Didn’t Start the Fire” by Billy Joel. It is both humorous and a wonderful stroll down memory lane recounting the timeline of events that happen during the course of the 275th anniversary… Continue Reading Ignite the Spark Musical Parody

In this sequel to “A Little Less Lonely Together”, author IthilielRewind treats us to the rest of the story of Croy and Gaya. Their relationship was bound to come out sometime. In this story spanning multiple years following the first book, complications galore create plenty of opportunity for intrigue and… Continue Reading Book Review: Equals

The D3-09 Galactic Starcruiser lullaby was a special treat when interacting with the loyal droid through our comm panel each night before bed on the Halcyon.  Here we link to a beautifully sung recording of “May the Stars Light Your Way” sung and accompanied on the ukelele by singer, actress,… Continue Reading May the Stars Light Your Way

Update 9/8/2024:  Unfortunately, this project had to be cancelled because Disney would not grant permission to Scantic Books for the project to move forward.   We have no information regarding what aspect of the project required permission or would have been impacted by copyrights.  There is plenty of fan fiction being… Continue Reading Together As One: Tales of the Galactic Starcruiser

The Heroes of the Halcyon recently did a two part podcast with Mikhael Tara Garver, Director of Immersive Experience for the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser. This pair of podcasts provide immense insight into the creativity, collaboration, and trust that was required to bring all of the elements that had been… Continue Reading Creation of Starcruiser Immersion

“A Little Less Lonely Together” by AO3 author IthilielRewind is the first of a series of short novels that lend another journey into the ever-expanding world of Croya fan fiction.  This first installment provides a fun introduction to one possible future for this unlikely couple.  The story begins on the… Continue Reading Book Review: A Little Less Lonely Together

Jedi Talk hosts Jason Keller, former Galactic starcruiser actor, to talk about his experience as a member of the Galactic Starcruiser cast.  This wide ranging interview offers insight into the actor, the characters he played, and how the actors navigated this challenging and rewarding opportunity.  The conversation includes backstage elements… Continue Reading Jason Keller on Jedi Talk

Today’s post is unusual as it is a blog post about a blog post.  Sophie A. Katz was a writer for the Galactic Starcruiser.  In her “Thursday Thoughts” blog post from September 28th, she captures the essence of the Starcruiser experience.  She talks about love and being her best self. … Continue Reading Thoughts from a Starcruiser Writer

Composer Taylor A. Goodson gives us a beautiful and touching instrumental tribute to the Halcyon. His talents as a musical composer combined with the simple yet stunning images of the atrium and assorted adjoining views capture the spirit of Lady H as its doors have closed.  She will be Forever… Continue Reading The Lady’s Legacy

Author HayananeyaHaHa at AO3 returns to our fan fiction review series with a novella length story that explores a populat romantic connection that could grow from the encounters on the Halcyon.  This time, the author joins the chorus of Croya fan fiction writers in their vision for the futures of… Continue Reading Novella Review: “Take Everything”

“The Lumosynth Player” is a series of two short stories by AO3 author StarcruiserScribe.  The stories provide an endearing view into Ouannii’s personal journey leading up to the 275th voyage of the Halcyon. “A Rising Star” introduces us to how Ouannii fell in love with music as a youngling and… Continue Reading Short Story Series Review: “The Lumosynth Player”

Instagram user behindtheearswdw created a special sketchbook on the Halcyon that he then gave to the cast members as a tribute to the ship, cast, and crew.  The sketchbook is not available from the creator for sale.  But you should not miss the amazing work and the tribute it pays… Continue Reading Sketchbook Tribute

Tabuetay.org has added our Creators & Crafters page to help visitors find shops that offer creative and memorable items immortalizing the characters, memes, and memories of the Halcyon.  We do not receive any payment for including shops in our listings.  The only requirement is that shops have multiple items of… Continue Reading Creators & Crafters

We continue our fan fiction review series with this full novel length story by author hayananeyaHaHa at A03.  “he’s a bit of a fixer-upper” takes a look at an alternate future in which it is Captain Riyola Keevan who finds herself increasingly drawn to Harmon Croy. The story begins on… Continue Reading Book Review: “he’s a bit of a fixer-upper”

The Princess and the Scoundrel are joined by Peter Sciretta to discuss the incredible complexity and nuanced variations that made up the Galactic Starcruiser storyline. Collectively, they had more than half a dozen separate voyages ranging from the pre-opening media event to the penultimate voyage in late September before it… Continue Reading Preserving the Galactic Starcruiser Story is DIFFICULT

In this podcast with Heroes of the Halcyon, they welcome Dr. Katalin Takacs Haynes of the Lerner College of Business & Economics at the University of Delaware to discuss the Starcruiser experience and Disney’s decision to close it. Dr Kat begins by talking about how Star Wars first became part… Continue Reading Exploring the Business Decision to Drydock the Halcyon

Tabuetay.org begins our journey into the growing fan fiction stemming from the Galactic Starcruiser characters with this short story by author ID Aello_Ello over at fan fiction site AO3. We all remember the smouldering interpersonal tension between Gaya and Lieutenant Croy during her dinner performance on the first night in… Continue Reading Short Story review: “All the Words They Couldn’t Say”

Most of us are familiar with the children’s book “Goodnight Moon” by Margaret Wise Brown.  Now Kathryn Yu provides us with a treat by adapting it to the Halcyon.  Thank you Kathryn for sharing this tribute to many of the things that are special to all of us on the… Continue Reading Goodnight Halcyon by Kathryn Yu

Podcast channel Coffee With Kenobi hosts their tribute podcast to the Galactic Starcruiser. Host James Burns brings on a panel of guests who recount the experience of the Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser from their voyage together.  Tune in as we hear james together with Tom Gross (Teachers in The Dungeon),… Continue Reading Coffee With Kenobi Tribute

Well before No Proscenium did their experts panel on the Starcruiser, they did a prequel podcast of their experience when they made the trip.  Enjoy their first full length show about the Galactic Starcruiser prior to “Last Call at the Sublight Lounge.” Join special guest host Mikhael Tara Garver, Head… Continue Reading NoPro Goes to the Starcruiser

The Loth Copy Cat Crew is working to recreate the stellar recipes that we got to enjoy on the Galactic Starcruiser. From Sublight Lounge Libations, to exquisite flavors from around the galaxy, come join us as we work together as one to recapture these incredible cocktails, mocktails, small plates, meals,… Continue Reading Stellar Recipes