Bright suns, Nancy! Welcome to planDisney.
Can you believe you're to be one of the first Guests to experience
Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser? Impressive. Most impressive. My fellow planDisney panelists,
Michelle and
Crystal, were able to take their first voyage on the Halcyon back in February and they had a blast! I'm sure you're in for an out-of-this-world experience.
I love how you're extending your adventure by doing a split-stay at
Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge. I've stayed at this hotel a couple of times (most recently in December). The theming and vibe of this Resort make it my favorite hotel. There's nothing quite like waking up in the morning and seeing a giraffe outside your bedroom window! If you've never tried the
Indian-style Bread Service at
Saana, then you're missing out. I highly recommend it!
You'll be glad to know that you can easily have your luggage transferred from the Halcyon Starcuiser to Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge. On the final day of your voyage, simply speak to a Cast Member at
Bell Services and let them know that you'd like your luggage transferred. They'll then tag your bags, give you a ticket to claim them back, and teleport your luggage to your new hotel (sometimes it can take a few hours... the teleportation technology is a little unpredictable). In the meantime, you can go about your Disney day; knowing that your luggage will be waiting for you at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge.
You'll also be pleased to know that
Disney provides transportation to and from Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser. I'd encourage you to confirm your transportation with your Galactic Starcruiser Specialist and they can point you in the right direction.
When you arrive at your new "home," you can retrieve your luggage directly from Bell Services or you can even call from the phone in your hotel room and have it delivered to you.
I hope you have a truly magical vacation, Nancy! May the Force be with you.
Mike