Many Disney fans were heartbroken when the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser, the immersive Star Wars-themed hotel experience, closed last year. However, there’s a silver lining for Disney amidst this disappointment.

Financial Impact and Strategic Savings

According to Disney’s latest earnings report, inflation has been hitting their finances hard. The closure of the Starcruiser has provided significant cost savings, helping to offset some of these financial pressures. Higher costs associated with Disney’s new technology have been shrinking the cash available for Disney Experiences, which includes their parks and cruise division.

The Flip Side of Inflation

Interestingly, inflation has a flip side. Higher prices for guests have led to increased per-person spending at the parks, bringing in more cash than the previous year. This boost in revenue, combined with the savings from the Starcruiser closure, is allowing Disney to reinvest in areas that fans are more excited about.

Exciting New Developments

At a recent D23 event, Disney’s fan club, exciting announcements were made about new lands and attractions coming to Disney Resorts. These developments are set to enhance the magical experiences that fans love and look forward to.

Here are some of the new things coming to the Disney parks:

• Villains Land at Magic Kingdom
• Monsters, Inc. Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
• Expansion of Avengers Campus at Disney California Adventure
• Avatar-Themed Area in Disney California Adventure
• Coco Ride at Disney California Adventure
• Walt Disney – A Magical Life at Disneyland’s Main Street Opera House
• Zootopia: Better Zoogether! replacing “It’s Tough to be a Bug!” at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
• Mandalorian and Grogu in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge update to Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run

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