Heroes of the Halcyon

Ever heard of the George Lucas Super Live Adventure? When we saw that the amazing folks at Blast Points podcast were presenting a full panel on this incredible piece of Star Wars history at Celebration Japan, we knew we had to get them on the show to share this theatrical wonder with our audience.  Join us as we chat with Jason Gibner about this legendary $25 million stage spectacular that ran for...

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Kierna Conner and Sage Starkey, two beloved performers from Disney's Galactic Starcruiser who are channeling their passion for immersive storytelling into something completely new. Fresh off their experimental project "Car Music" earlier this year, these creative forces are launching "The Good Neighbor Game" – an innovative realit...

Join us for part two of our conversation with Noah Nelson, founder of No Proscenium , as we dive deep into his firsthand experience aboard Disney's Galactic Starcruiser. From stepping into the atrium for the first time to analyzing the brilliant guest management techniques that turned strangers into lifelong friends, Noah breaks down what made Starcruiser such a revolutionary experience. Disc...

Join us for a fascinating conversation with Noah, founder of No Proscenium and EverythingImmersive.com , as he takes us behind the scenes of the immersive theater world. Discover how a single moment with the White Queen in "Then She Fell" sparked a 12-year journey that would help define and champion an entire entertainment medium. Noah shares the origin story of No Proscenium - from LA t...

We've known Mars, one of the founding members of the Droidsmiths Union, for the past couple of years as an avid Star Wars cosplayer and Galactic Starcruiser superfan. In this episode, Mars introduces us to Randi, one of the group's East Coast admins and their "unofficially official" HR Manager. The Droidsmiths Union recently achieved something incredible—official recognition fr...

Many thanks to listener Joshua for this brilliant episode idea - what was the Halcyon like for non-humans? We immediately thought of Twi'leks, thanks to our own Captain Ma’Li Ficent. As one of Star Wars' most beloved alien species, Twi'leks brought unique magic to the Galactic Starcruiser experience. We tracked down three renowned Twi'lek cosplayers who sailed the Halcyon in fu...

Welcome back to the second installment of our captivating conversation with Kara DJ, publisher of the acclaimed Star Wars fanzine "Into a Larger World" and host of the podcast of the same name. In this episode, we transport you to the bustling halls of Star Wars Celebration Japan, exploring the event's highlights and unpacking Disney's latest revelations about the future of the...

Kick off Season Six with us as we welcome special guest Kara DJ, publisher of the acclaimed Star Wars fanzine "Into a Larger World" and host of the podcast bearing the same name. In this first of two content-rich episodes with Kara, we delve into the fascinating history of Star Wars Celebration and uncover the untold story behind how the very first fan event came to life. Join us for thi...

Think you've experienced immersive entertainment with 'Sleep No More' or Meow Wolf? Prepare to have your mind completely blown. This week, adventure seekers David Butler & Alex Cho pull back the curtain on London's thriving underground scene of interactive experiences that most Americans have never heard of. They take us deep inside the adrenaline-pumping command center of...

Remember July 2023? That's when the galaxy held its breath as Instagram lit up with images of Tesh-Ka of Dathomir squaring off against Atin Kal before their legendary showdown on Batuu during the Ultimate Lightsaber Fighting Championship. The intensity in their eyes said it all—this wasn't just another duel; this was destiny. Fast forward to this week, when we scored the interview every...

The Saja stand as the spiritual cornerstone of Disney's Galactic Starcruiser experience. While we've shared countless tales of these mystical Force-sensitive guardians touching guests' hearts in profound ways, one aspect remains underexplored: how the Saja inspire travelers to embrace mindfulness through meditation. In an era where mindfulness practices are gaining recognition for t...

We all know that the character interactions, our fellow passengers, and the community that has resulted from Galactic Starcruiser are the things that we all cherish the most about the experience. But there was more too - - - the tangible aspects of the voyage such as the scent of the Atrium or the tastes of the food or even the sounds that the door to the Engineering room mad. These memories are w...

Every been to a place where a cowboy walks into a bar in heaven? How about a store that stocks cans of Mammoth Chunks? Perhaps you've visited a transit station to worlds unknown??? Welcome to the artistic amazements of Meow Wolf! This episode, we dove into the interactive art spaces created by Meow Wolf in Las Vegas, Denver, and Houston. Mike Celestino (from LaughingPlace.com ) & Patrick...

Many of our listeners and fellow Starcruiser Superfans were disappointed to hear that Disney is repurposing the building for this magnificent experience into office space for Disney Imagineering. In this episode, we discuss this and dissect what else we think this decision means. Disney’s ‘Star Wars’ Hotel to Be Converted to Offices for Future Walt Disney World Projects Heroes of the Halcyon on In...

We all had an amazing time aboard the Halcyon but what other immersive IP adventures could be possible? What if we could spend time as Starfleet trainees/officers aboard Deep Space Nine space station or citizens of Hyrule attending Princess Zelda's coronation or chasing down Mr. Boddy's killer? In this episode, we explore other possible entertainment intellectual properties that might le...

Great stories - like the events we all experienced on the Halcyon - always inspire thoughts about what happened to these characters after the author writes 'The End'. In this episode, we dig into what happens for all of our friends aboard the Halcyon the "next day" after the 275th anniversary cruise. Does Raithe accompany Sandro and Ouannii on a multi-planet tour? Does Lt. Croy...

Did you know that there is more to Batuu than just Black Spire Outpost? ILM Immersive - formerly ILMxLAB - has created Virtual Reality experience called 'Tales from the Galaxy's Edge' and it is absolutely the most immersive way to plant yourself in Batuu (outside of Orlando or Anaheim!) Meet and go on missions with both new and beloved existing characters such as Mubo from Mubo&apos...

Winner, Winner, Starcruiser Dinner! Before Beth Revis’ Galactic Starcruiser tie-in novel “The Princess and the Scoundrel” was released, the publisher held a promotional contest - the winner would honeymoon on the Halcyon just like Leia and Han! On a whim, Julie entered the contest and almost five months later, was shocked to learn she'd won! Not as shocked as her partner Abi who had no clue a...

IT FINALLY HAPPENED! The Kaiburr Crystal package Jen DiGiacomo gifted Heroes of the Halcyon during the Disney Wish cruise in March 2024 ... we all finally got to Skywalker Vineyards!  But the four of us made a whole Star Wars weekend out of it - ILM Campus! Rancho Obi-Wan! Life Day at Disneyland! Come along with us as we reminisce about our epic weekend! Jen DiGiacomo's Instagram Skywalker Vi...

If you think all travel videos are created equal, think again. John Jennings, with his background in filmmaking, artistically documented his one and only voyage on Galactic Starcruiser... and what a voyage it was!  Follow his story arc - from unlikely traveler to diehard fan for life. Journey back with us to Lady H and relive the time you became canon! Check out his video on Youtube - the link is...

This was such a fun conversation for multiple reasons. First, we were able to speak with Len Testa of the Disney Dish Podcast and Touringplans.com! Len is a legend among Disney podcast aficionados and his experience creating and leading the team at Touringplans.com & mastering the science of navigating the theme park world is literally second to none. Second, we were able to hear first hand an...

In case you have been trapped in the Climate Simulator too long, Martin & Kristine have been working with a team of Galactic Starcruiser superfan rockstars for the past year to plan and hold Halcy-Con 2024, the first convention completely dedicated to this amazing experience. The event was held in Kissimmee, FL a week before this episode's release and Martin & Kristine share all about...

One year ago as this episode is released, we were onboard the Halcyon for our last voyage. In this episode, we look back on the experience, discuss what it meant to us, and share memories of that trip. We also look ahead to the future of the Starcruiser Superfans Community and its incredible creativity that continues to flourish! Heroes of the Halcyon on Instagram Theme Music ("Digital Discou...

While the Galactic Starcruiser experience was essentially a live action video game, what would it be like as an ACTUAL video game? We invited our good friend Patty Rattay to chat with us about what sorts of video games we could imagine in the Halcyon universe. Heroes of the Halcyon on Instagram Theme Music ("Digital Discourse") by Yellow Barrel Send your email to heroesofthehalcyon@gmail...

This is the second part of our extended conversation with Ben Crane and boy, did we have a fun chat. We covered D23 Park Announcements, Epic Universe, our favorite monsters, and even Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Florida. Many of you will know Ben from his performances in the Orlando area including the theme parks and concerts in local venues throughout the city. He's a vital m...