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. 

Related reading: 

Disney sends Star Wars hotel guests to another dimension  

Disney’s Star Wars experience: how a unique hotel was created 

Disney Genie Plus propels domestic parks to a record quarter 

Travel advisor sales are in hyperdrive for Star Wars hotel/Waiting on Hogwarts

In today&rsquo;s episode we&rsquo;re traveling to a galaxy far, far away to look at Walt Disney World&rsquo;s new Star Wars themed immersive &ldquo;experience,&rdquo; which gives guests a two-day space cruise on Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser.
<a href="https://www.adventureswithbeci.com/">Beci Mahnken</a>, founder, CEO and &ldquo;chief magic maker&rdquo; at <a href="https://mousefantravel.com/">MEI Travel</a> and <a href="https://www.travelweekly.com/Jamie-Biesiada">Jamie Biesiada</a>, who covers retail and <a href="https://www.travelweekly.com/theme-parks">theme parks</a> 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 <a href="https://historicgermany.travel/">Historic Highlights of Germany. </a>
Related reading: 
<a href="https://www.travelweekly.com/Jamie-Biesiada/An-out-of-this-world-opportunity-for-advisors">Disney sends Star Wars hotel guests to another dimension&nbsp; </a>
<a href="https://www.travelweekly.com/Travel-News/Hotel-News/How-Disney-Star-Wars-hotel-was-created">Disney&rsquo;s Star Wars experience: how a unique hotel was created </a>
<a href="https://www.travelweekly.com/Travel-News/Hotel-News/Disney-earnings-fiscal-Q1-2022">Disney Genie Plus propels domestic parks to a record quarter </a>
<a href="https://www.travelweekly.com/Travel-News/Hotel-News/Travel-advisors-selling-Star-Wars-hotel">Travel advisor sales are in hyperdrive for Star Wars hotel/Waiting on Hogwarts</a><a href="https://www.travelweekly.com/Travel-News/Hotel-News/Travel-advisors-selling-Star-Wars-hotel"></a>

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Travel Weekly's team of reporters, editors and contributors explore ideas, share experiences and provide insight into what they&rsquo;ve uncovered while reporting on some of the biggest trends in travel.

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In each episode, we invite invite our team of journalists and their trusted sources to delve into major travel trends that industry insiders, or just travelers, want to know about.  

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Hosted by Travel Weekly managing editor Rebecca Tobin.

Travel Weekly's team of reporters, editors and contributors take a deep dive into the biggest travel story of the week.&nbsp;
In each episode, we invite invite our team of journalists and their trusted sources to delve into major travel trends that industry insiders, or just travelers, want to know about. &nbsp;
You may be wondering: Why the Folo? Well, a folo -- f o l o -- is a journalism term, a kind of shorthand that basically means to follow a breaking news story with more in depth reporting and analysis. And at the Folo podcast, that's what we do.&nbsp;
Hosted by Travel Weekly managing editor Rebecca Tobin.

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