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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

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.

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.

Inside Look at Star Warsโ„ข Weekends

Guests who have experiencedย Star Warsโ„ข Weekends at theย Walt Disney Worldยฎย Resort rave over the amount of activities, meet-and-greets, and exclusive merchandise opportunities they encounter at Disneyโ€™s Hollywood Studiosโ„ข. But for someone who has never taken part in the event, it is hard to imagine what it is really like.

Take a peek at what you can expect at ย Star Warsโ„ข Weekends

Star Warsโ„ข Weekends will take placeย Friday, Saturday, and Sunday May 18 โ€“ June 10, 2012 and is included with regular admission toย Disneyโ€™s Hollywood Studiosโ„ข.

It’s not too late for your family to meetย Wookiees, droids, Ewoks, and bounty hunters at this year’sย Star Warsโ„ข Weekends. Contact your Magic Makerยฎ and ask about how you can save with the Walt Disney Worldยฎย Resort Room Discount that is out of this galaxy!

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Star Wars Weekends Return to Walt Disney World in May 2012

Star Warsโ„ข Weekends will return the Walt Disney Worldยฎย Resortย May 18 – June 10, 2012. Taking place at 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.

In addition to the Star Warsโ„ขย experiences Disneyโ€™s Hollywood Studiosโ„ขย host year round – Stars Tours The Adventure Continue and the Jedi Training Academy – several additional activities are available for guest during the event:

  • Meet-and-Greet opportunities with many Star Warsโ„ขย characters
  • Autograph sessions with Star Warsโ„ขย actors and creative talent
  • Star Warsโ„ขย parades and motorcades
  • Hyperspace Hoopla – a party that ends the day withย music, comedy and dancing
  • One-of-a-kind Star Warsโ„ขย memorabilia

The event runs every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from May 18-June 10, 2012 and requires regular theme park admission. We will bring you additional information about Star Warsโ„ขย Weekend as it is released.

Reimagining Star Tours

Star Wars WeekendToday, were looking ahead in the galaxy to the โ€œreimaginingโ€ ofย Star Tours at theย Disneylandยฎ Resortย and the Walt Disney Worldยฎย Resort. Scheduled to open in 2011, the power of the Force and the magic of Disney once again will combine to create an all-newย Star Tours. When it reopens, itโ€™ll feature a new 3-D, immersive experience thatโ€™ll take guests to familiar places in theย Star Wars galaxy. To prepare for the reopening, Star Tours will close atย Disneylandยฎย Park on July 27 and at Disneyโ€™s Hollywood Studiosโ„ขย on September 8.

If youโ€™d you like to take a last daily express ride to Endor,
make your plans to visit the parks before the closing dates.
Click one of the destinations below for a quote:

Walt Disney Worldยฎย Resort
Disneylandยฎย Resort

Don’t forget the annual Star Wars Weekends is going on right now! ย Fans of theย Star Wars universe don’t have to travel to “a galaxy far, far away” to come face to face with droids, alien creatures and many of their favoriteย Star Wars characters. ย You just have to travel to Disney’s Hollywood Studiosโ„ขย at the Walt Disney Worldยฎย Resort.

Dates left in 2010: May 28 – 30, June 4 – 6, June 11 – 13

Can’t make it this year? ย Stay tuned for more information for next year’s event!

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