Retired U.S. Army Col.
William "Bill" A. Connelly, 100, was honored during a flag retreat ceremony at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom on Jan. 10, 2025, while surrounded by loved ones.
The building that formerly housed the "Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser" at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida will be repurposed as office space, the company confirmed to local Orlando media. Reports began swirling at the end of January that the building for the shuttered hotel would get new life as an office space, multiple sources reported. Disney confirmed to WESH 2, an Orlando outlet, that it's "Imagineering" department would be taking up residence in the space, and that the move had been in the works since October.
DISNEY CRUISE LINE INCREASES RECOMMENDED GRATUITIES It is unclear when the renovation work will begin or when the employees will move into the space. "Walt Disney Imagineering is the creative engine that designs and builds all Disney theme parks , resorts, attractions, and cruise ships worldwide, and oversees the creative aspects of Disney games, merchandise product development, and publishing businesses," said Disney's website. Concept art for the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser hotel.
The building will be converted to office space. (Disney) Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser was a two-night experience that was akin to a traditional cruise. Guests on the Galactic Starcruiser were immersed in a story that played out during their stay.
The 100-room hotel opened in March 2022, af.