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‘Feel the Force Premium Package’ Returning to Star Wars™ Weekends

Walt Disney World® Resort has announced the return of their premium experience at this year’s Star Wars™ Weekends.

The Feel the Force Premium Package allows you to experience the popular Legends of the Force: Star Wars™ 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 Wars™ 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 at 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:

“Feel the Force Premium Package”

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

“Feel the Force Deluxe Premium Package”

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 Maker® today!

Celebrity Lineup for Star Wars™ Weekends 2015 Announced

Once again for 2015, acclaimed voice actor James Arnold Taylor will be the official celebrity host of this year’s Star Wars™ Weekends at Disney’s Hollywood Studios®. Now, we also have a listing of additional celebrities making appearances each Friday, Saturday and Sunday from May 15-June 14, 2015.

Here’s the scheduled celebrity lineup for Star Wars™ 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-  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 Wars™ Weekends is included with regular theme park admission. Contact your Magic Maker® today to start planning your Star Wars™ Weekends trip to a galaxy far, far away!

Dates and Details Announced for 2015 Star Wars™ Weekends

The Walt Disney World® Resort has announced that Star Wars™ Weekends will return May 15–Jun. 14, 2015. Taking place Friday – Sunday at Disney’s Hollywood Studios®, the popular event celebrates the entire Star Wars™ franchise.

In addition to the Star Wars™ experiences Disney’s Hollywood Studios® host year round – Stars Tours®The Adventures Continue and the Jedi Training Academy – 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 “Star Wars™: The Clone Wars” will return for the 5th year as host of Star Wars™ Weekends and the “Stars of the Saga” talk show
  • Darth’s Mall, the home of one-of-a-kind Star Wars™ 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 Wars™ characters found at any theme park in the World
  • Autograph sessions with Star Wars™ actors and creative talent
  • Special shows and presentations including a Star Wars™ 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 Maker® today to start planning your Star Wars™ Weekends trip to a galaxy far, far away!

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runDisney Announces New “Star Wars™ Half Marathon Weekend”

Earlier today, runDisney announced the expansion of their lineup of popular race weekends by adding a new Star Wars™ Half Marathon Weekend at the Disneyland® 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 Wars™ Half Marathon Weekend will be the fourth runDisney weekend to take place at the Disneyland® Resort – joining the popular Tinker Bell Half Marathon Weekend, the Disneyland® 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 Wars™ Half Marathon Weekend opens at Noon ET on Tuesday, June 10th!

Contact your Magic Maker® 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 Wars™ 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 World® Resort has announced that a fifth week of Star Wars™ 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 Wars™ themed fireworks display high above Disney’s Hollywood Studios®. Although full details are still being finalized for event, you can expect additional special activities like:

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

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

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

Star Wars™ Weekends 2013 Week #4 Schedule

Goofy in his Star Wars CostumeThe schedule of events for the final week of Star Wars™ 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) – 1:30p, 4:30p at Main Stage
  • Hyperspace Hoopla – 8:00p at Main Stage
  • Jedi Training Academy (sign-up in front of Indiana Jones™ Epic Stunt Spectacular) – 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 Tours® – The Adventure Continues
  • Star Wars™ Character Encounters – 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 Tours® Area

    • Queen Amidala
    • Chewbacca
    • Ewoks
    • Cantina Band

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

Miss this year’s Star Wars™ Weekends? Contact your Magic Maker® to discuss options for next year!

 

*Note on using Disney’s FASTPASS® Service for Autographs: A FASTPASS® ticket will be required to receive an autograph. An extremely limited number will be distributed outside of Disney’s Hollywood Studios® at a first-come first-served basis (distribution may begin prior to scheduled park opening). Guests who receive a FASTPASS® will also receive a wristband. Guests must have both FASTPASS® and the wristband at the time of the scheduled meet and greet. Only one autograph FASTPASS® ticket per guest. You may not save a place in line or receive additional FASTPASS® 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 Wars™ Weekends Dates Announced

Jedi Master Mickey Mouse greeting guestsGet ready for the return of Star Wars™ Weekends at the Walt Disney World® Resort! Taking place at Disney’s Hollywood Studios™, the event celebrates the popular Star Wars™ films and the animated TV series Star Wars™: The Clone Wars. 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 Wars™ experiences Disney’s Hollywood Studios™ host year round – Star Tours® The Adventures Continue and the Jedi Training Academy – several additional activities are available for guest during the event like meet and greet opportunities and Star Wars™ themed parades and shows.

Never been to Star Wars™ Weekends? Here’s a video overview of the event:

Don’t miss this year’s Force-filled fun! Contact your Magic Maker® now to start planning!

Request a Quote

2013 Star Wars™ Weekends Dates Announced

Jedi Master Mickey Mouse greeting guestsGet ready for the return of Star Wars™ Weekends at the Walt Disney World® Resort! Taking place at Disney’s Hollywood Studios™, the event celebrates the popular Star Wars™ films and the animated TV series Star Wars™: The Clone Wars. 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 Wars™ experiences Disney’s Hollywood Studios™ host year round – Star Tours® The Adventures Continue and the Jedi Training Academy – several additional activities are available for guest during the event like meet and greet opportunities and Star Wars™ themed parades and shows.

Never been to Star Wars™ Weekends? Here’s a video overview of the event:

Don’t miss this year’s Force-filled fun! Contact your Magic Maker® 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 Wars™ – Star Wars™ Weekends Photo Review

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

Celebrate this cosmic anniversary with a recap of photos from week #1 of Star Wars™ Weekends!

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