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‘Feel the Force Premium Package’ Returning to Star Warsโ„ข Weekends

Walt Disney Worldยฎ Resort has announced the return of their premium experience at this year’s Star Warsโ„ข Weekends.

The Feel the Force Premium Package allows you to experience the popular Legends of the Force: Star Warsโ„ข Celebrity Motorcade and the Symphony in the Stars fireworks from a reserved viewing area while enjoying some light refreshments. Also included is reserved seating to one of the Celebrity Talk Shows. This special-ticketed event will definitely rocket your Star Warsโ„ข Weekends experience into hyperspace!

New this year is the Feel the Force Deluxe Premium Package. In addition to the perks in the original package, the deluxe one offers the opportunity follow the motorcade down Hollywood Boulevard, reserved seating atย all of the Celebrity Talk Shows at Theater of the Stars for the day, priority access to Darth’s Mall, and a commemorative lanyard.

Here are the details of the premium events:

โ€œFeel the Force Premium Packageโ€

When: Friday – Sunday May 15 – Jun. 14, 2015
Pricing: $69 for adults; $39 for children (tax & gratuity included)
Dining Plan: No Disney Dining Plans or other discounts are accepted
Additional Details:

  • Legends of the Force: Star Wars Celebrity Motorcade will appear at 11:00a. The VIP viewing experience will be available from 10:30a to 11:30a. Snacks and beverages (soda, water, tea, and coffee) will be served.
  • Symphony in the Stars fireworks starts at 9:45p (Weekend I) and 9:30p (remaining Weekends). The dessert party and VIP viewing area will start at 8:45p. A specialty beverage with an alcoholic options will be available for guests 21+. Seating is not available at either event but wheelchairs and EVCs can be accommodated.
  • Celebrity Talk Show – Reserved seating for one of the Celebrity Talk Shows at Theater of the Stars will be distributed on a first-come first-serve basis at check in.
    Entertainment subject to change or cancellation due to weather

โ€œFeel the Force Deluxe Premium Packageโ€

When: Friday – Sunday May 15 – Jun. 14, 2015
Pricing: $99 for adults; $64 for children (tax & gratuity included)
Dining Plan: No Disney Dining Plans or other discounts are accepted
Additional Details:

In addition to the components included in the “Feel the Force Premium Package” (listed above), the Deluxe package includes:

  • Legends of the Force: Star Wars Celebrity Motorcade will appear at 11:00a. The VIP viewing experience will be available from 10:30a to 11:30a. Snacks and beverages (soda, water, tea, and coffee) will be served. Participants will have the option to follow the motorcade down Hollywood Boulevard.
  • Celebrity Talk Show – Reserved seating for all of the Celebrity Talk Shows at Theater of the Stars will be distributed on a first-come first-serve basis at check in.
  • Darth’s Mall priority access throughout the day of the package
  • Commemorative lanyard
    Entertainment subject to change or cancellation due to weather

Availability for these special events are limited, so contact your Magic Makerยฎ today!

Celebrity Lineup for Star Warsโ„ข Weekends 2015 Announced

Once again for 2015, acclaimed voice actor James Arnold Taylor will be the official celebrity host of this yearโ€™sย Star Warsโ„ข Weekends at Disneyโ€™s Hollywood Studiosยฎ. Now, we also have a listing of additional celebrities making appearances each Friday, Saturday and Sunday from May 15-June 14, 2015.

Hereโ€™s the scheduled celebrity lineup for Star Warsโ„ข Weekends 2015 (subject to change):

Weekend I: May 15-17

  • Ian McDiarmid – Senator/Emperor Palpatine (Star Wars: The Phantom Menace; Star Wars: Attack of the Clones; Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith, Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back, Star Wars: Return of the Jedi)
  • Amy Allen – Aayla Secura (Star Wars: Attack of the Clones, Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith)
  • Tiya Sircar – Sabine Wren (Star Wars Rebels)

Weekend II: May 22-24

  • Warwick Davis – Wald, Wicket W. Warrick (Star Wars: The Phantom Menace; Star Wars: Return of the Jedi)
  • Silas Carson – Ki-Adi-Mundi, Nute Gunray (Star Wars: The Phantom Menace; Star Wars: Attack of the Clones; Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith)
  • Vanessa Marshall – Hera Syndulla (Star Wars Rebels)

Weekend III: May 29-31

  • Warwick Davis – Wald, Wicket W. Warrick (Star Wars: The Phantom Menace; Star Wars: Return of the Jedi)
  • Daniel Logan – Boba Fett (Star Wars: Attack of the Clones)
  • Steve Blum-ย  Zeb Orrelios (Star Wars Rebels)

Weekend IV: June 5-7

  • Ray Park – Darth Maul (Star Wars: The Phantom Menace)
  • Jeremy Bulloch – Boba Fett (Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back; Star Wars: Return of the Jedi)
  • Ashley Eckstein – Ahsoka Tano (Star Wars: The Clone Wars; Star Wars Rebels)

Weekend V: June 12-14

  • Frank Oz – Yoda (Star Wars: The Phantom Menace; Star Wars: Attack of the Clones; Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith, Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back, Star Wars: Return of the Jedi; Star Wars Rebels)
  • Ray Park – Darth Maul (Star Wars: The Phantom Menace)
  • Peter Mayhew – Chewbacca (Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith; Star Wars: A New Hope; Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back; Star Wars: Return of the Jedi)
  • Taylor Gray – Ezra Bridger (Star Wars Rebels)

Star Warsโ„ข Weekendsย is included with regular theme park admission. Contact yourย Magic Makerยฎย today to start planning yourย Star Warsโ„ข Weekendsย trip to a galaxy far, far away!

Dates and Details Announced for 2015 Star Warsโ„ข Weekends

The Walt Disney Worldยฎย Resort has announced that Star Warsโ„ข Weekends will return May 15โ€“Jun. 14, 2015. Taking place Friday – Sunday at Disneyโ€™s Hollywood Studiosยฎ, the popular event celebrates the entire Star Warsโ„ขย franchise.

In addition to the Star Warsโ„ขย experiences Disneyโ€™s Hollywood Studiosยฎ host year round โ€“ Stars ToursยฎThe Adventures Continue and the Jedi Training Academy โ€“ several additional activities are available for guest during the event. Although full details are still in the making, we do have some confirmed information on the event:

  • James Arnold Taylor, the voice of Obi-Wan Kenobi on โ€œStar Warsโ„ข: The Clone Warsโ€ will return for the 5th year as host of Star Warsโ„ข Weekends and the “Stars of the Saga” talk show
  • Darth’s Mall, the home of one-of-a-kind Star Warsโ„ข memorabilia, will move to a new and larger area near Streets of America
  • The evening will end with a “Summon the Force” stage show followed by “Symphony in the Stars” fireworks spectacular

Additionally, you can expect special activities like:

  • Meet-and-Greet opportunities with the largest collection of official Star Warsโ„ขย characters found at any theme park in the World
  • Autograph sessions with Star Warsโ„ขย actors and creative talent
  • Special shows and presentations including a Star Warsโ„ข Motorcade through the park

The event runs every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from May 15-June 14, 2015 and requires regular theme park admission. Contact your Magic Makerยฎ today to start planning your Star Warsโ„ข Weekends trip to a galaxy far, far away!

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runDisney Announces New โ€œStar Warsโ„ข Half Marathon Weekendโ€

Earlier today, runDisney announced the expansion of their lineup of popular race weekends by adding a new Star Warsโ„ข Half Marathon Weekend at the Disneylandยฎ Resort in California January 15-18, 2015!

Included in the four-day race weekend will be a 5K, 10K, half marathon, kids races, and a Health & Fitness Expo. The Star Warsโ„ข Half Marathon Weekend will be the fourth runDisney weekend to take place at the Disneylandยฎ Resort โ€“ joining the popular Tinker Bell Half Marathon Weekend, the Disneylandยฎ Half Marathon Weekend, and the new Avengers Super Heroes Half Marathon Weekend.

The popularity of this new event is expected to be no different than the other runDisney race weekends held annually! Because many of the runDisney events have sold out in record time in the past couple years, we suggest you be ready to sign up when registration for the Star Warsโ„ข Half Marathon Weekend opens at Noon ET on Tuesday, June 10th!

Contact your Magic Makerยฎ today for additional details!

 

By |2014-07-01T03:47:13-05:00May 27th, 2014|Categories: Disney News|0 Comments

Additional Weekend Added to 2014 Star Warsโ„ข Weekends

James Arnold Taylor (Obi-Wan Kenobi from The Clone Wars) meet-and-greetThe Force will be with you one extra weekend this year! The Walt Disney Worldยฎ Resort has announced that a fifth week ofย Star Warsโ„ข Weekends will be added this year. The event now runs every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from May 16 – Jun. 15, 2014!

Themed as “Join the Rebellion,” this year’s event will be hosted by James Arnold Taylor and will feature a new evening experience – a special Star Warsโ„ข themed fireworks display high above Disney’s Hollywood Studiosยฎ. Although full details are still being finalized for event, you can expect additional special activities like:

  • Meet-and-Greet opportunities with many Star Warsโ„ขย characters
  • Autograph sessions with Star Warsโ„ขย actors and creative talent
  • Special shows and presentations
  • One-of-a-kind Star Warsโ„ขย memorabilia

Star Warsโ„ข Weekends is included with regular theme park admission. Great discounts are still available for these dates, so contact your Magic Makerยฎ today to start planning your Star Warsโ„ข Weekends trip to a galaxy far, far away!

By |2017-06-27T10:21:34-05:00February 24th, 2014|Categories: Disney News|0 Comments

Star Warsโ„ข Weekends 2013 Week #4 Schedule

Goofy in his Star Wars CostumeThe schedule of events for the final week of Star Warsโ„ข Weekends has been announced (Jun. 7-9, 2013).

  • “Legends of the Force” Motorcade and Celebrity Welcome – Motorcade begins near Main Entrance at 11:00a; Celebrity Welcome at Main Stage at 11:15a
  • Padawan Mind Challenge (registration at park opening near ABC Sound Studio) โ€“ 1:30p, 4:30p at Main Stage
  • Hyperspace Hoopla โ€“ 8:00p at Main Stage
  • Jedi Training Academy (sign-up in front of Indiana Jonesโ„ข Epic Stunt Spectacular) โ€“ 8:45a, 9:20a, 10:05a, 10:35a, Noon, 12:30p, 1:00p, 1:30p, 2:00p, 2:30p, 3:00p, 3:30p, 4:00p, 4:30p, 5:00p, 5:30p, 6:30p, 7:00p, 7:30p beside Star Toursยฎ – The Adventure Continues
  • Star Warsโ„ข Character Encounters โ€“ 8:00a-7:30p
    Characters you may encounter at varied schedules during that time include:

Mickey Avenue

    • Darth Vader
    • Darth Maul
    • Boba Fett
    • Jango Fett
    • Zam Wesell
    • Aurra Sing
    • Stormtroopers
    • Tusken Raiders
    • Gamorrean Guard

Streets of America

    • Anakin Skywalker
    • Commander Cody
    • Captain Rex
    • Ahsoka Tano
    • Asajj Ventress
    • Shaak Ti
    • Kit Fisto
    • Jawas
    • Clone Troopers

Star Toursยฎ Area

    • Queen Amidala
    • Chewbacca
    • Ewoks
    • Cantina Band

Rock โ€˜nโ€™ Rollercoasterยฎ Area

    • Leia
    • Luke
    • C-3PO
    • R2-D2

Hollywood Boulevard

    • Jedi Mickey
    • Leia Minnie
    • Stormtrooper Donald
    • Vader Goofy

Character appearances are not guaranteed and may be cancelled at any time

  • Behind the Force: Star Warsโ„ข Voices โ€“ Noon, 1:45p at Premiere Theater
  • Stars of the Saga โ€“ 3:30p at Premiere Theater
  • Obi-Wan and Beyond starring James Arnold Taylorโ€“ 6:00p
  • Celebrity Host Meet and Greet at Echo Lake โ€“ will use Disneyโ€™s FASTPASSยฎ Service*
    • James Arnold Taylor (Voice behind Obi-Wan Kenobi and Plo Hoon in Star Warsโ„ข: The Clone Wars) – 9:45a
    • Ashley Eckstein (Voice behind Ahsoka Tano in Star Warsโ„ข: The Clone Wars) โ€“ 4:30p (at Darth’s Mall), 5:45p (at Echo Lake)
      Ashley will also be signing Her Universeโ„ข Star Warsโ„ข merchandise at Darth’s Mall – 3:00p-4:00p
  • Additional Celebrity Meet and Greets at Echo Lake – will use Disneyโ€™s FASTPASSยฎ Service*
    • Billy Dee Williams (Lando Calrissian from Staw Warsโ„ข: Episodes V & VI) โ€“ 9:45a, 1:30p, 4:30p
    • Peter Mayhew (Chewbacca from Star Warsโ„ข: Episode III, IV, V, & VI) โ€“ Noon, 2:00p, 4:30p
    • Tom Kane (Voice of Yoda from Star Warsโ„ข: The Clone Wars) โ€“ 9:45a, 3:00p, 4:30p

Miss this year’s Star Warsโ„ข Weekends? Contact your Magic Makerยฎ to discuss options for next year!

 

*Note on using Disneyโ€™s FASTPASSยฎ Service for Autographs: A FASTPASSยฎ ticket will be required to receive an autograph. An extremely limited number will be distributed outside of Disneyโ€™s Hollywood Studiosยฎ at a first-come first-served basis (distribution may begin prior to scheduled park opening). Guests who receive a FASTPASSยฎ will also receive a wristband. Guests must have both FASTPASSยฎ and the wristband at the time of the scheduled meet and greet. Only one autograph FASTPASSยฎ ticket per guest. You may not save a place in line or receive additional FASTPASSยฎ tickets for other members of your party. Standby tickets may be available, but do not guarantee an autograph.

By |2017-06-27T10:21:43-05:00June 6th, 2013|Categories: Disney News|0 Comments

2013 Star Warsโ„ข Weekends Dates Announced

Jedi Master Mickey Mouse greeting guestsGet ready for the return of Star Warsโ„ข Weekends at theย Walt Disney Worldยฎย Resort! Taking place atย Disneyโ€™s Hollywood Studiosโ„ข, the event celebrates the popular Star Warsโ„ขย films and the animated TV series Star Warsโ„ข: The Clone Wars.ย The annual special event, included in regular theme park admission, will be held every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from May 17-June 9, 2013.

In addition to the Star Warsโ„ขย experiencesย Disneyโ€™s Hollywood Studiosโ„ขย host year round โ€“ Star Toursยฎ The Adventures Continueย and the Jedi Training Academy โ€“ several additional activities are available for guest during the event like meet and greet opportunities andย Star Warsโ„ข themed parades and shows.

Never been toย Star Warsโ„ข Weekends? Here’s a video overview of the event:

Don’t miss this yearโ€™s Force-filled fun! Contact your Magic Makerยฎ now to start planning!

Request a Quote

2013 Star Warsโ„ข Weekends Dates Announced

Jedi Master Mickey Mouse greeting guestsGet ready for the return of Star Warsโ„ข Weekends at theย Walt Disney Worldยฎย Resort! Taking place atย Disneyโ€™s Hollywood Studiosโ„ข, the event celebrates the popular Star Warsโ„ขย films and the animated TV series Star Warsโ„ข: The Clone Wars.ย The annual special event, included in regular theme park admission, will be held every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from May 17-June 9, 2013.

In addition to the Star Warsโ„ขย experiencesย Disneyโ€™s Hollywood Studiosโ„ขย host year round โ€“ Star Toursยฎ The Adventures Continueย and the Jedi Training Academy โ€“ several additional activities are available for guest during the event like meet and greet opportunities andย Star Warsโ„ข themed parades and shows.

Never been toย Star Warsโ„ข Weekends? Here’s a video overview of the event:

Don’t miss this yearโ€™s Force-filled fun! Contact your Magic Makerยฎ now to start planning!

Request a Quote

By |2017-06-27T10:22:00-05:00December 28th, 2012|Categories: Disney News|0 Comments

35 Years of Star Warsโ„ข – Star Warsโ„ข Weekends Photo Review

Yesterday,ย Star Warsโ„ข celebrated spending 35 years in a galaxy far, far away! On May 25, 1977, Star Warsโ„ข Episode IV: A New Hope was released into theaters (under the name “Star Warsโ„ข“).

Celebrate this cosmic anniversary with a recap of photos from week #1 ofย Star Warsโ„ขย Weekends!

35 Years of Star Warsโ„ข – Star Warsโ„ข Weekends Photo Review

Yesterday,ย Star Warsโ„ข celebrated spending 35 years in a galaxy far, far away! On May 25, 1977, Star Warsโ„ข Episode IV: A New Hope was released into theaters (under the name “Star Warsโ„ข“).

Celebrate this cosmic anniversary with a recap of photos from week #1 ofย Star Warsโ„ขย Weekends!

By |2012-05-25T10:26:28-05:00May 26th, 2012|Categories: Uncategorized|2 Comments
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