The Lucasfilm Story Group sits at the heart of modern Star Wars storytelling, ensuring every tale—whether on-screen, in print, or inside a Disney theme park—fits into one epic, unified narrative. With the debut of Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser at Walt Disney World Resort, that universe has expanded once again, offering fans the chance to live their own story aboard the Halcyon.
Connecting the Dots Between Park and Story
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge first set the stage in 2019, inviting guests into the conflict between the Resistance and the First Order, following the events of The Last Jedi. With the arrival of Galactic Starcruiser, the timeline continues seamlessly. This was no accident—it was the result of close collaboration between Walt Disney Imagineering and the Lucasfilm Story Group.
Developed simultaneously, Galaxy’s Edge and Galactic Starcruiser were designed to complement one another while advancing the larger Star Wars saga. Together, they deepen the story set between Episodes VIII and IX, adding new characters, missions, and layers of immersion for every guest.
The Halcyon Starcruiser: A Setting Steeped in Lore
The Halcyon is more than just a ship—it’s a fully fleshed-out setting with a 275-year history. All created in partnership with Lucasfilm. During a special media preview, Imagineer Travis Feinstein and Matt Martin from Lucasfilm Franchise Content & Strategy shared how the starcruiser’s detailed backstory ties into decades of Star Wars storytelling.
Guests aboard the Halcyon participate in a two-night immersive adventure, stepping into the narrative themselves. Whether assisting the Resistance, working with the First Order, or carving out their own path, guests shape the events of the story firsthand.
Experience the Galaxy Like Never Before
As Feinstein and Martin emphasized, storytelling drives every decision on the Starcruiser. From the architecture and dining to missions and characters, every detail supports the unfolding adventure. The collaboration between Lucasfilm and Walt Disney Imagineering ensures that stepping aboard the Halcyon. Feels just as authentic as stepping into a Star Wars film.
For more from Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge be sure to check out the Story Behind the Story, Opening Day interviews. DJ Rex in action at Oga’s Cantina. An Overview of Batuu, a look at creating galaxy’s edge with an Imagineer. merchandise, Docking Bay 7, Star Wars Comic Books. Star Wars Myths & Fables, Galaxy’s Edge Cookbook. A look behind the Galactic Starcruiser, a Galaxy Far Far Away stage show. And Star Wars Galactic Fireworks from Hollywood Studios.
