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Attraction ID Card

Name: Star Wars Weekends 2010
Location: Disney's Hollywood Studios


Young Star Wars fan Noah Kapusta, age 2, of Celebration, Fla., dressed in a Star Wars Rebel 
pilot costume and holding Star Wars action figures, enters the Disney-MGM Studios May 26, 2006 
as the front gates opened for Star Wars Weekends, the annual sci-fi fan festival in the theme park. (Mark Ashman, photographer)

Star Wars Weekends 2010

Star Wars Weekends is an annual special event at Disney's Hollywood Studios theme park that celebrates the legendary Star Wars Saga and the animated TV series, The Clone Wars. This year, you'll be able to celebrate the 30th anniversary of The Empire Strikes Back as you join Jedi Knights, Sith Lords and Star Wars celebrities for special shows, presentations and memorabilia.

Fans of the 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 fave Star Wars characters.

Younglings can hone their light saber skills and prepare to do battle with Darth Vader himself at the Jedi Training Academy. Prove yourself the master of trivia in contests with prize giveaways. Board a runaway Star Speeder on the Star Tours attraction, or stare in awe as visitors from Naboo, Endor and every world between pass by in a motorcade.

In addition to all of the entertainment, there are plenty of conversations, autograph sessions and motorcades with the celebrities and creators of the Star Wars cosmos. 

And this year, you can CALL UPON THE FORCE! Call 407-827-2799 and choose from either the Light Side or the Dark Side of the Force to hear a special message from a Star Wars character inviting you to be a part of this special event!

Location

Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Walt Disney World Resort, Lake Buena Vista , Fla.

Dates

Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays: May 21 through June 13, 2010

Celebrity Hosts

Jeremy Bulloch (Boba Fett) and Ashley Eckstein (voice of Ahsoka)

Activities

Grab a Disney's FASTPASS before the Park opens to ensure your place in line for celebrity autographs. Find the autograph FASTPASS kiosk outside the Front Gate entrance. Quantities are limited.

In celebration of the 30th anniversary of The Empire Strikes Back, be on the lookout for the "Dark Side" near the Backlot Tour across from Studios Catering Co., where you'll find all things Star Wars. Boba's Bounty offers exclusive Star Wars Weekends merchandise, while the Dark Side Depot has Star Wars-themed gifts, apparel and more.

Each day ends with the Hyperspace Hoopla! show where many faves let loose with music, comedy, dancing and more. Ewoks, Wookiees, Storm Troopers, Jawas and more invade Disney's Hollywood Studios Theme park.

Star Tours Attraction –Blast your starspeeder through the ultimate Star Wars adventure.


Weekend Celebrities

Weekend 1 (May 21-23, the actual 30th anniversary of The Empire Strikes Back)
Temuera Morrison (Jango Fett)
Daniel Logan (Boba Fett, Episode II)
Dee Bradley Baker (voice of Captain Rex, Star Wars: The Clone Wars)

Weekend 2 (May 28-30)
Matthew Wood (voice of General Grievous)
Lorne Peterson (Chief Model Maker, Star Wars Saga)
Tom Kane (voice of Yoda, Star Wars: The Clone Wars)

Weekend 3 (June 4-6)
Billy Dee Williams (Lando Calrissian)
Ray Park (Darth Maul)
Dave Filoni (Supervising Director, Star Wars: The Clone Wars)

Weekend 4 (June 11-13)
Ray Park (Darth Maul)
Peter Mayhew (Chewbacca)
James Arnold Taylor (voice of Obi-Wan Kenobi, Star Wars: The Clone Wars)

Entry included in regular theme park admission.  Appearances and entertainment subject to change without notice.  For the latest information on Star Wars Weekends, guests can visit disneyworld.com/starwars or call 407/W-DISNEY (934-7639).

Here are some photos from a previous year's Star Wars Weekends:

 


It was great seeing these kids get involved in testing their skills using The Force, 
and sending old Darth away. Each graduated from the Academy, and received a certificate 
verifying their success. If you have a young Star Wars fan, be sure he or she has the opportunity to get involved!


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