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Disney World Star Wars

‘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!

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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Star Warsโ„ข-Themed Character Dining at Disney’s Hollywood Studiosยฎ

Two out-of-this-world dining experiences will be returning to Disney’s Hollywood Studiosยฎ! Walt Disney Worldยฎ Resort has announced the two Star Warsโ„ข-themed character dining experiences will once again be available at the 2015 Star Warsโ„ข Weekends.

Details of these new offers are below. Availability is sure to go quickly, so contact your Magic Makerยฎ today to reserve yours!

“Star Warsโ„ข Dine-In Galactic Breakfast”

Where: Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater Restaurant
When: Daily May 4 – Jun. 14, 2015ย  8a-11a
Pricing: $49.99 for adults; $31.99 for children (gratuity not included)
Dining Plan: 2 Table Service entitlements
Characters include:

  • Darth Vader
  • Boba Fett
  • Greedo
  • Jawas
  • Stormtroopers
    Entertainment and Character appearances subject to change

 

“Jedi Mickey’s Star Warsโ„ข Dine at Hollywood & Vine”

Where: Hollywood & Vine
When: Daily May 4 – Jun. 14, 2015 4:15p – 8p
Fantasmic! Dinner Package Pricing: $57.99 for adults; $34.99 for children (gratuity not included)
Dining Plan: 2 Table Service entitlements
Note: Option to add Fantasmic! Dinner package is limited!
Characters include:

  • Jedi Mickey
  • Princess Leia Minnie
  • Darth Vader Goofy
  • Storm Trooper Donald
  • Ewoks Chip โ€˜nโ€™ Dale
    Entertainment and Character appearances subject to change

The Walt Disney Company to Acquire Lucasfilm

Yesterday, The Walt Disney Company announced its agreement to acquire Lucasfilm Ltd., the company owned by George Lucas that is known for Star Wars and Indiana Jones.ย Under the deal, Disney will acquire ownership of Lucasfilm, a leader in entertainment, innovation and technology, and LucasArts, Industrial Light & Magic, and Skywalker Sound –ย operating businesses in live action film production, consumer products, animation, visual effects, and audio post production.

For the past 35 years, one of my greatest pleasures has been to seeย Star Warsย passed from one generation to the next. It’s now time for me to passย Star Warsย on to a new generation of filmmakers. I’ve always believed thatย Star Warsย could live beyond me, and I thought it was important to set up the transition during my lifetime. –ย George Lucas, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Lucasfilm

The Walt Disney Company and Lucasfilm have had a long-standing relationship that had previously integrated Star Warsย into the Walt Disney Worldยฎย Resort, theย Disneylandยฎย Resort,ย Disneylandยฎ Paris, and Tokyo Disneyยฎ Resort. Thisย acquisitionย will not only increase the presence of Star Wars within the Disney Parks, but The Walt Disney Company has already announced the making of Star Wars Episode 7 in which George Lucas will serve as creative consultant.ย Star Warsย Episode 7ย is targeted for release in 2015, with more feature films expected to continue theย Star Warsย saga and grow the franchise well into the future.

 

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!

Star Warsโ„ข Weekends Week #2 Schedule

Star Wars Weekends 2012The schedule of events for the second week ofย Star Warsโ„ข Weekends has been announced.

  • Celebrity Host Meet and Greet at Echo Lake – will use Disney’sย FASTPASSยฎ Service
    • James Arnold Taylor (Voice behind Obi-Wan Kenobi and Plo Hoon in Star Warsโ„ข: The Clone Wars)ย – 9:45a
    • Ashley Eckstein (Voice behind Ahsoka Tano in Star Warsโ„ข: The Clone Wars) – 4:30p, 5:45p
  • Additional Celebrity Meet and Greets at Echo Lake –ย will use Disney’sย FASTPASSยฎ Service
    • Ray Park (Double lightsaber wielding Sith, Darth Maul from the Phantom Menace) – 10:15a, 1:45p
    • Andy Secombeย (Watto from The Phantom Menace) – 10:15a, 1:30p, 4:30p
    • Tom Kaneย (Voice of Yoda from Star Warsโ„ข: The Clone Wars) – 3p, 4:30p, 5:45p
  • Padawan Mind Challengeย (registration at park opening near ABC Sound Studio) – 2:10p, 6:30p
  • Hyperspace Hoopla – 8:00p
  • Jedi Training Academy(sign-up in front of Indiana Jonesโ„ข Epic Stunt Spectacular) – 9:15a, 9:45a, 10:15a, 10:45a, 11:15a, 11:45a, 12:15p, 1:30p, 2:00p, 3:45p, 4:15p, 4:45p, 5:15p, 5:45p, 6:15p, 6:45p
  • Star Warsโ„ข Character Encounters (locations around Star Tours – The Adventure Continue, Backlot Tour and Premiere Theater) – 9a-7p
  • Behind the Force – 11:00a, 1:45p
  • Stars of the Saga – 3:15p
  • Obi-Wan and Beyond – 4:45p
  • Visit to the Maul – 6:00p

Star Warsโ„ขย Weekends will take place Fri – Sun atย Disneyโ€™s Hollywood Studiosโ„ข through June 10, 2012.

Feel the Force – Star Warsโ„ข Weekends Begin

SWW HostsThis morning, fans of all ages will assemble atย Disneyโ€™s Hollywood Studiosยฎ for the opening day ofย Star Warsโ„ขย Weekends. This annual sci-fi event, which is included with regular theme park admission, includes several different interactive activities, exclusive merchandise, and meet-and-greet opportunities withย Star Warsโ„ข celebrities and characters. Be sure to watch our Facebook page as we post some updates and photos from the event all weekend long!

One of this year’s celebrity meet-and-greetย opportunitiesย will be withย Ashley Eckstein, the voice ofย Ahsoka Tano in Star Warsโ„ข: The Clone Wars. While these autograph sessions are a lot of fun, sometimes they turn a little “weird!” Check out the video below.

Star Warsโ„ข Weekends Week #1 Schedule

Star Wars Weekends 2012The schedule of events for the first week ofย Star Warsโ„ข Weekends has been announced.

  • Celebrity Host Meet and Greet at Echo Lake – will use Disney’sย FASTPASSยฎ Service
    • James Arnold Taylor (Voice behind Obi-Wan Kenobi and Plo Hoon in Star Warsโ„ข: The Clone Wars)ย – 9:45a
    • Ashley Eckstein (Voice behind Ahsoka Tano in Star Warsโ„ข: The Clone Wars) – 4:30p, 5:45p
  • Additional Celebrity Meet and Greets at Echo Lake –ย will use Disney’sย FASTPASSยฎ Service
    • Ray Park (Double lightsaber wielding Sith, Darth Maul from the Phantom Menace) – 10:15a, 1:45p
    • Jerome Blake (Rune Haako/Mas Amedda from The Phantom Menace) – 10:15a, 1:30p, 4:30p
    • Dee Bradley Baker (Voice of Captain Rex from Star Warsโ„ข: The Clone Wars) – 3p, 4:30p, 5:45p
  • Padawan Mind Challenge(registration at park opening near ABC Sound Studio) – 2:10p, 6:30p
  • Hyperspace Hoopla – 8:00p
  • Jedi Training Academy(sign-up in front of Indiana Jonesโ„ข Epic Stunt Spectacular) – 9:15a, 9:45a, 10:15a, 10:45a, 11:15a, 11:45a, 12:15p, 1:30p, 2:00p, 3:45p, 4:15p, 4:45p, 5:15p, 5:45p, 6:15p, 6:45p
  • Star Warsโ„ข Character Encounters (locations around Star Tours – The Adventure Continue, Backlot Tour and Premiere Theater) – 9a-7p
  • Behind the Force – 11:00a, 1:45p
  • Stars of the Saga – 3:15p
  • Obi-Wan and Beyond – 4:45p
  • Visit to the Maul – 6:00p

Star Warsโ„ขย Weekends will take place Fri – Sun atย Disneyโ€™s Hollywood Studiosโ„ข May 18 – June 10, 2012.

Celebrity Lineup for Star Warsโ„ข Weekends 2012 Announced

Star Wars Weekends 2012Tuesday we told you thatย Ashley Eckstein (voice ofย Ahsoka Tano in Star Warsโ„ข: The Clone Wars)ย and James Arnold Taylor (voice of Obi-Wan Kenobi inย Star Warsโ„ข: The Clone Wars)ย will host Star Warsโ„ข Weekendsย atย Disneyโ€™s Hollywood Studiosโ„ข. ย Today, we have more celebrities to add to the list making appearancesย each Friday, Saturday and Sunday from May 18-June 10, 2012.

Hereโ€™s the scheduled celebrity lineup forย Star Warsโ„ข Weekendsย 2012 (subject to change):

Weekend #1ย (May 18 โ€“ 20)

  • Ray Parkย โ€“ (Darth Maul โ€“ย Star Warsโ„ข: Episode Iย The Phantom Menace)
  • Jerome Blakeย (Rune Haako/Mas Amedda โ€“ย Star Warsโ„ข: Episode Iย The Phantom Menace)
  • Dee Bradley Bakerย (voice of Clone Captain Rex and Clone Commander Cody โ€“ย Star Warsโ„ข: The Clone Wars)

Weekend #2ย (May 25- 27)

  • Andy Secombeย (Watto โ€“ย Star Warsโ„ข: Episode Iย The Phantom Menace)
  • Ray Parkย (Darth Maul โ€“ย Star Warsโ„ข: Episode Iย The Phantom Menace)
  • Tom Kaneย (voice of Yoda โ€“ย Star Warsโ„ข: The Clone Wars)

Weekend #3ย (June 1 -3)

  • Jake Lloydย (Anakin Skywalker โ€“ย Star Warsโ„ข: Episode Iย The Phantom Menace)
  • Silas Carsonย (Nute Gunray/Ki-Adi-Mundi โ€“ย Star Warsโ„ข: Episode Iย The Phantom Menace)
  • TBAย (Star Warsโ„ข: The Clone Warsย voice talent)

Weekend #4ย (June 8- 10)

  • Michonne Bourriagueย (Aurra Sing โ€“ย Star Warsโ„ข: Episode Iย The Phantom Menace)
  • Jeremy Bullochย (Boba Fett โ€“ย Star Warsโ„ข: Episode Vย The Empire Strikes Backย andย Star Wars: Episode VIReturn of the Jedi)
  • Daniel Loganย (Boba Fett โ€“ย Star Warsโ„ข: Episode IIย Attack of the Clones)
  • Nika Futtermanย (voice of Asajj Ventress โ€“ย Star Warsโ„ข: The Clone Wars)

As we get closer to the opening ofย Star Warsโ„ข Weekends, we will share more information about the different events planned each day of the event.

Star Warsโ„ข Weekends Celebrity Hosts Announced

SWW HostsTheย Walt Disney Worldยฎย Resort has announced the Celebrity Hosts for their upcomingย Star Warsโ„ข Weekendsย May 18 โ€“ June 10, 2012.

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. This year’s hosts will be 2 familiar faces as both of them areย Star Warsโ„ข Weekends veterans.ย Ashley Eckstein (voice ofย Ahsoka Tano in Star Warsโ„ข: The Clone Wars)ย and James Arnold Taylor (voice of Obi-Wan Kenobi inย Star Warsโ„ข: The Clone Wars)ย will host for the duration of the 2012 event.ย James will serve as the Official Celebrity Host ofย Star Warsโ„ข Weekendsย and Ashley will be the Celebrity Host of โ€œBehind the Force,โ€ a show that gives fans a behind-the-scenes glimpse atย Star Warsโ„ข: The Clone Wars.

In addition to being ย the voice of Obi-Wan Kenobi, James is also the current voice of Fred Flintstone, and has a list of character voice credits including Green Arrow, Johnny Test and Ratchet (from the โ€œRatchet & Clankโ€ video game series), just to name a few.

Ashley, a former Disney Cast Memberย as a parade dancer at Disneyโ€™s Hollywood Studiosโ„ข, isย also a fashion designer and heads her own company, โ€œHer Universe,โ€ specializing in merchandise and apparel specifically for female sci-fi fans.

The complete listing of events and celebrity meet & greets have not been released, so keep checking back for more details.

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