Star Wars Weekends is returning once more to the Walt Disney World Resort for 4 fun-filled weekends that casual fans and Jedi Masters alike will enjoy.
Starting on May 17, 2013 and continuing each Friday, Saturday, and Sunday through June 9th Disney's Hollywood Studios will be transformed into a world filled with Star Wars characters, celebrities from the Star Wars movies, and special events that could only happen at Disney World.
Star Wars Celebrities
Here is your chance to see some of your favorite Star Wars celebrities in person. Each weekend has a different line up. Here is the current scheduled appearances for this year:
Each weekend the events will be hosted by James Arnold Taylor and Ashley Eckstein who lend their voices to Obi-Wan Kenobi and Ahsoka Tano in the Star Wars: The Clone Wars Series.
Weekend 1: May 17 to May 19, 2013
- Ray Park (Darth Maul – Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace)
- Jeremy Bulloch (Boba Fett – Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back, Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi)
- Dee Bradley Baker (voice of Captain Rex – Star Wars: The Clone Wars)
Weekend 2: May 24 to May 25, 2013
- Ray Park (Darth Maul – Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace)
- Warwick Davis (Wicket the Ewok – Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi)
- Jim Cummings (voice of Hondo Ohnaka – Star Wars: The Clone Wars)
- Warwick Davis (Wicket the Ewok – Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi)
- Tim Rose (Admiral Ackbar – Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi)
- Sam Witwer (voice of Darth Maul – Star Wars: The Clone Wars)
- Billy Dee Williams (Lando Calrissian – Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back, Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi)
- Peter Mayhew (Chewbacca – Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith, Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope, Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back, Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi)
- Tom Kane (voice of Yoda – Star Wars: The Clone Wars)
Many of the above listed celebrities are Star Wars Weekends regulars like: Warwick Davis, Jeremy Bulloch, Ray Park, and Peter Mayhew.
Each weekend there are special talk show style shows that place, where the celebrities share some of their experiences while making the Star Wars movies or the Clone Wars series.
Photo Opportunities Galore
Have you ever wanted your picture taken with a Star Wars character? Well this is the place to do it. Throughout the weekends there is a long list of characters that are available for photos with the Disney World Guests. Here are some that are scheduled to be available and their expected locations:
Mickey Avenue
- Darth Vader
- Darth Maul
- Boba Fett
- Jango Fett
- Zam Wesell
- Aurra Sing
- Stormtroopers
- Tusken Raiders
- Gamorrean Guard
- Anakin Skywalker
- Commander Cody
- Captain Rex
- Ahsoka Tano
- Asajj Ventress
- Shaak Ti
- Kit Fisto
- Jawas
- Clone Troopers
- Queen Amidala
- Chewbacca
- Ewoks
- Cantina Band
- Leia
- Luke
- C-3PO
- R2-D2
- Jedi Mickey
- Leia Minnie
- Stormtrooper Donald
- Vader Goofy
Who doesn't want to have their picture taken with Chewbacca?
Hyperspace Hoopla
One event that has become a fan favorite is called Hyperspace Hoopla. This end of the day show brings your favorite Star Wars characters together and settles the battle of good versus evil with a no holds barred dance contest that is sure to delight and amaze. This event is pure fun and is not to be missed. You have not experienced Star Wars Weekends if you have not seen the Hyperspace Hoopla!
Disney World Special Event
Star Wars Weekends have become one of the most popular Disney World Special Events that are not to be missed. While others may favor the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival, or the Epcot Flower & Garden Festival, you will find that Star Wars Weekends provides great fun for the entire family. If you have never been to one then you are really missing out!
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