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.

Discover how the Halcyon successfully balanced being a critic and a participant, why the experience worked like "medium difficulty Rock Band," and the sophisticated performer training that could read any guest's comfort level and meet them exactly where they were. We explore Starcruiser's design genius - from meaningful choices to sandbox moments that allowed for authentic expression within the story framework.

Noah also tackles the big "what ifs" - what could have been different if they'd poured the concrete differently, why calling it a "hotel" was problematic from day one, and how economic pressures beyond creative control ultimately sealed the Halcyon's fate. Plus, hear how Starcruiser's innovations continue influencing Disney experiences today, from cruise lines to Ghost Town Alive.

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