Star Wars Weekends at Walt Disney World |
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2010:
May 21 - 23
May 28 - 30
June 4 - 6
June 11 - 13
A long time ago in a galaxy not so far away, the power of the Force combined with the magic of Disney to present the very first Star Wars Weekends.
This summer, as Star Wars celebrates its 30th anniversary, the adventure continues as Star Wars Weekends returns to Disney's Hollywood Studios.
Event activities are included in regular admission to the Disney's Hollywood Studios theme park.
Celebrating the complete epic Star Wars saga -- there's something for everyone with Star Wars celebrity meet-and-greets, Hollywood-style motorcades and appearances by favorite characters including Queen Amidala, Chewbacca, Princess Leia, Greedo, Darth Vader and Darth Maul. Even Jedi Mickey Mouse -- dressed in his very own Jedi robe -- makes special appearances during the event.
Guests are encouraged to join the fun by dressing in their favorite Star Wars-inspired apparel and costumes.
Anchored by the theme park's famous Star Tours thrill ride, Star Wars Weekends features popular events and activities including Jedi Training Academy -- an interactive, immersive experience that calls forth chosen young "Obi-Wanna-Bes" to perfect their best lightsaber strategies under the tutelage of a Jedi Master.
Reviews & Ratings
Celebrity Lineup
Star Wars celebrity guests scheduled to appear this year include:
All Four Weekends -- Celebrity Hosts
Jeremy Bulloch (Boba Fett from Empire and Return of the Jedi) and Ashley Eckstein (Ahsoka from The Clone Wars.
Weekend 1 -- May 21-23
Temuera Morrison, Daniel Logan, and Dee Bradley Baker
Send in the clones to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Empire. Morrison played Jango Fett as well as the clone troopers in the live action movies, while Daniel Logan played Boba Fett and all the clone cadets in Episode II. Baker is the voice of all the clone troopers in Star Wars: The Clone Wars, including the ever popular Captain Rex.
Weekend 2 -- May 28-30
Matthew Wood, Lorne Peterson and Tom Kane
Some true Masters are in attendance. In addition to providing the rasping voice of General Grievous and his chatty battle droids, Matthew Wood is also a sound editor on the Star Wars prequels and The Clone Wars. Lorne Peterson is a veteran ILM model-maker who worked behind-the-scenes on all six Star Wars movies. Tom Kane is the voice of Yoda in The Clone Wars, and also the narrator who begins each show with a rousing introduction.
Weekend 3 -- June 4-6
Billy Dee Williams, Ray Park and Dave Filoni
Hello, what have we here? Williams is of course famous for his role as Lando Calrissian, administrator of Cloud City and Rebel hero. Ray Park is the energetic, acrobatic villain Darth Maul from Episode I, and Dave Filoni is the supervising director of The Clone Wars.
Weekend 4 -- June 11-13
Ray Park, Peter Mayhew and James Arnold Taylor Ray Park returns for a second weekend, and he is joined by Peter Mayhew, the gentle giant behind the walking carpet -- Chewbacca the Wookiee. James Arnold Taylor provides the voice of Obi-Wan Kenobi in The Clone Wars, as well as Plo Koon.
Festival Highlights
And the fun doesn't stop there. Other festival highlights include:
- Stars of the Saga -- Visiting Star Wars celebrities take part in daily autograph sessions, talk show-style conversations and Hollywood-style motorcades.
- To Endor... and Back? -- Guests can take flight to the moon of Endor in Star Tours, an action-packed flight simulator that salutes the Star Wars series.
- One-of-a-Kind Collectibles -- Star Wars fans will find a treasure trove of event-exclusive Star Wars memorabilia -- from limited-edition Disney character figures (clad in famous Star Wars costumes), trading pins and commemorative posters to apparel, medallions, action figures and other commemorative items.
- Legends of the Force -- Star Wars characters, celebrities and more are featured in a daily motorcade which travels from the entrance of the theme park to the Star Tours attraction.
- Behind the Force -- A behind-the-scenes film presentation shows guests some of the movie magic Lucasfilm Ltd. created to bring the Star Wars saga to the cinema.
- Hyperspace Hoopla -- A nightly grand finale featuring Star Wars characters and high-energy music brings each event day to a close.
The Characters will be with You
Immerse yourself in the saga with your favorite celebrities and characters from the film series.
Aurra Sing
Boba Fett
Cantina Band
Chewbacca
Clonetroopers
Darth Maul
Darth Vader
Ewoks
Jango Fett Jawas
Luke Skywalker
Princess Leia
Queen Amidala
R2-D2
Shaak Ti
Stormtroopers
Tusken Raiders
Zam Wesell
Jedi Mickey
Leia Minnie
Vader Goofy
Stormtrooper Donald
FASTPASS Autograph Sessions
Disney’s FASTPASS® Service will be utilized
for all Autograph Sessions.
• Your Theme Park admission ticket allows
you to receive a FASTPASS ticket.
Limited number available.
• Just pick up your FASTPASS ticket
with a designated autograph return time.
Now you are free to experience other
Star Wars Weekends activities.
• At your designated time, return to the
autograph location, where you will have
little or no wait for your autograph.
• FASTPASS tickets are based on limited
availability and are distributed on a
first-come, first-served basis.
• Each guest must be present to receive a
FASTPASS ticket. You may not get tickets
for other members of your party.
You must have a FASTPASS ticket to receive an
autograph.
• Once the FASTPASS tickets for an actor
are distributed, we will distribute a limited
number of “stand-by” tickets with a return
time. Based on availabilty, you will have the
opportunity to get one FASTPASS or one
stand-by ticket per actor. Due to the limited
availablity of tickets, once you have received
a FASTPASS for an actor, you will not be
eligible to get a stand-by ticket for that actor.
• “Stand-by” tickets do not guarantee you an
autograph.
FASTPASS for autographs will be distributed
outside the Disney’s Hollywood Studios™
Main Entrance to the right of the turnstiles.
Distribution may begin prior to park opening
based on demand.
