What is going on with Star Wars!? What is this Season of the Force?

·1 hr 19 min·5 clips

The $5,000 Star Wars hotel lasted barely a year before being converted into office space.

The episode opens with host Darth Moocher and co-hosts Scott Solo and Grand Admiral Franz greeting listeners and thanking Patreon supporters. They note being 69 days away from the Andor season two premiere. The discussion quickly turns to the Galactic Starcruiser hotel, which they describe as a fiasco that lasted only about a year before being converted into office space. The hosts critique its high price—around $5,000 for a two-night experience—and lack of immersion, comparing it unfavorably to real cruises. They mention Jenny Nicholson's video review and express surprise that Disney didn't lower prices or revamp the experience. The conversation shifts to Galaxy's Edge, where they discuss inconsistent immersion, noting that Chewbacca and characters like Vi Moradi stay in character, but many guests don't engage. They highlight the Rise of the Resistance ride as a standout for its immersive Imperial actors. The hosts then preview the Season of the Force event running from mid-March to mid-May, which will include Hyperspace Mountain, new Star Tours scenes featuring Ahsoka, Andor, and The Mandalorian, and limited-time character appearances like Luke Skywalker and Ahsoka Tano. They debate the canon implications of having Luke in the park, given Galaxy's Edge is set in the sequel era. There's speculation about changing the Smuggler's Run ride to a Mandalorian-themed mission involving the Millennium Falcon, with Ernie the Fallen Fett suggesting the Hondo animatronic could be replaced. New merchandise is highlighted, including a pirate-themed Build-A-Lightsaber using scavenged parts and a Darth Vader mug. Practical tips are shared, such as using Fuel Rod battery packs for free exchanges at parks. The hosts also address Disney's admission of overpricing and flexible ticketing, sharing personal experiences about the cost of visits. The episode wraps with a discussion on physical media, with plans to buy the Book of Boba Fett Blu-ray, and a promotion for Tosche Station Emporium figure stands.

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A casual Galaxy's Edge hangout finds charm in fan immersion, droid missions, and Star Wars parody.

Sarlacc Digest's Galaxy's Edge conversation works best when it stays with the social life of Batuu: fans walking the park with character bios, custom phone cases, and a droid tucked into a cat backpack.

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For when you want Galaxy's Edge story bits, Batuu persona plotting, and a very committed Hardware Wars detour.

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