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The hotel closure is part of a larger pattern of setbacks faced by Disney’s Star Wars franchise after the departure of long-time leader Kathleen Kennedy. Recent releases and series have been met with lukewarm responses—viewership has declined, critical reception has been mixed, and some projects have been outright failures. For instance, the end of Mandalorian season three received poor audience scores and ratings, suggesting waning enthusiasm even among the most dedicated fans.