May the Force be with you!
STAR WARS Weekend at Walt Disney World
I am a huge Star Wars fan, and have seen every movie that has ever been made! So starting this weekend Walt Disney World will be the in the Star Wars spotlight, and I for one am very excited!! This year’s theme event is based on the 30th anniversary of Star Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi, which debuted in theaters in May 1983.
There will be a “Meet-and-Greet” with some of the famous characters from the entire Star Wars saga, as well as the legendary Jedi, Sith, Ewoks, and Wookiees! Stormtroopers and galactic bounty hunters will be roaming around in full costumes to further enhance the experience. There are over 50 Star Wars characters from the entire saga that will be milling around. But, you must be aware that even though you will be able to see many of the actual actors from the films, most of the characters are only playing a role in costume.
You will be greeted with a special “Welcome” where guest receive Star Wars trivia contest, to the Jedi Training Academy and the fantastic Hyperspace Hoopla where the famous Chewbacca will dance with a Jawa!
The “Jedi Training Academy” was started when the event first began and has become an integral part of Disney’s Hollywood Studios line-up. With this event going on you can expect it to be much busier! Guests 12 and under will be able to test their Star Wars knowledge when they appear in front of the Jedi Council at the Padawan Mind Challenge. Behind the Force, allows you see what went into the creating of the Star Wars saga.
Guests will be able to purchase memorabilia from “Darth’s Mall” that was designed exclusively for the Star Wars weekends! There will be limited edition merchandise, such as poster, clothing Vinylmations, and many more items that will help you remember this very special weekend!
Because the event runs for 4 consecutive weekends (Friday, Saturday and Sunday) in May and June at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, guest will be able to pick which days to visit depending on the Star Wars celebrities that are scheduled to appear.
Weekend I (May 17-19)
Ray Park (Darth Maul – Episode I The Phantom Menace)
Jeremy Bulloch (Boba Fett – Episode V The Empire Strikes Back and Episode VI Return of the Jedi) Dee Bradley Baker (voice of Captain Rex – Star Wars: The Clone Wars)
Weekend II (May 24-26)
Ray Park (Darth Maul – Episode I The Phantom Menace)
Warwick Davis (Wicket the Ewok – Episode VI Return of the Jedi)
Jim Cummings (voice of Hondo Ohnaka – Star Wars: The Clone Wars)
Weekend III (May 31 – June 2)
Warwick Davis (Wicket the Ewok – Episode VI Return of the Jedi)
Tim Rose (Admiral Ackbar – Episode VI Return of the Jedi)
Sam Witwer (voice of Darth Maul – Star Wars: The Clone Wars) Weekend IV (June 7 – 9)
Billy Dee Williams (Lando Calrissian – Episode V The Empire Strikes Back; Episode VI Return of the Jedi) Peter Mayhew (Chewbacca – Episode IV A New Hope; Episode V The Empire Strikes Back; Episode VI Return of the Jedi; Episode III Revenge of the Sith)
Tom Kane (voice of Yoda – Star Wars: The Clone Wars)
The OTC Genius gives this a big 5 STAR RATING, and may the force be with you!!
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