Disney has revealed a newStar Warsnovel, titledThe Princess and the Scoundrel, will tell the complete story of the wedding and honeymoon of Princess Leia and Han Solo. And even more surprisingly, it’s confirmed that their honeymoon takes place on Halycron, the titularGalactic StarcruiseratStar Wars: Galaxy’s Edgein Walt Disney World Florida.
Galactic Starcruiser, an immersive luxury hotel at Disney World, is intended to allow guests to live out their ownStar Warsadventure. It’s an ambitious undertaking, filled with devoted actors and effects technicians. And now thatan officialStar Warsplot lineis tied to it, the most devoted fans may be even more eager to visit the hotel.
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Beth Revis, the writer ofThe Princess and the Scoundrel, stated thatshe watchedThe Empire Strikes BackandReturn of the Jedion repeat to fully tap into this iconic relationship. It is one of the most fascinating arcs inStar Wars, as Han and Leia start out as reluctant colleagues, only to realize they’re soul mates. If Revis succeeds, she could provide a fulfilling epilogue to the finest romance inStar Wars.
On the other hand, it’s easy to wonder if this reveal will excite anybody. TheGalactic Starcruiserexperience at Disney World has received hideous reviews, with guests alleging it’s far too expensive and amounts to nothing more than someStar Wars-themed dinner theater. It’s going to takemore than a newStar Warsplot pointto fix these issues, especially when the resort is already filled with much more appealing rides and attractions.
As for the book itself, the Expanded Universe has been in a rough spot for some time. Many fans loved the countless EU novels released from the ’80s up to the early 2010s, with some devotees holding itas their favoriteStar Warsmedia. But Disney has since declared all of them not canon, deciding starting over from scratch. While that was a necessary evil for the new movies to exist, the EU fans are still upset about this, and none of the new books are nearly as acclaimed as classics like Timothy Zahn’sHeir to the Empire.
With bothGalaxy’s Edgeand the Expanded Universe in an identity crisis, perhapsThe Princess and the Scoundrelcould do them both some favors. Could this turn out a sweet and satisfying chapter inStar Warslore, or possibly connect the fans even closer to this universe? Only time will tell.
Star Wars: The Princess and the Scoundrelwill arrive at bookstores on August 16th, 2022.
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