STAR WARS WEEKENDS 2004
Dates:
· May 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, 23, 28, 29, 30
· June 4, 5, 6, 11, 12, 13
With the park's famous Star Tours thrill ride serving as the centerpiece of the celebration, Star Wars Weekends fills the Disney-MGM Studios with dozens of heroes, heroines, droids and villains from the famous film saga. Each weekend, fans are able to "star gaze," as two Star Wars celebrities take part in meet-and-greet sessions, star conversations, and Hollywood-style motorcades.
Details:
· Activities are included with regular Disney-MGM Studios admission.
· Check with Resort Guest Services and Parks Guest Relations for updated information on Celebrities and Events.
· Advise Guests to refer to the Times Guides in May and June the weekend of their visit for specific times and locations.
· For the latest Star Wars Weekends updates, Guests may visit disneyworld.com or
www.starwars.com. For more information, tickets or resort reservations, Guests can call 407-W-Disney or a travel agent.
· Note: all times are subject to change or cancellation due to weather or talent restrictions.
o Weekend 1 (May 14, 15, 16)
o Weekend 2 (May 21, 22, 23)
o Weekend 3 (May 28, 29, 30)
o Weekend 4 (June 4, 5, 6)
o Weekend 5 (June 11, 12, 13)
Autograph Sessions:
Celebrities will participate in 3 autograph sessions per day. FASTPASS tickets are required for a Guest to obtain an autograph. The guests can obtain FASTPASS tickets at the Millionaire FASTPASS distribution area on Mickey Ave. This will open at 9am. Due to time restrictions Guests will be allowed one autograph per person.
Weekend 1 - May 14, 15, & 16
· Jeremy Bulloch :"Boba Fett"
· Jake Lloyd :young"Anakin Skywalker"
Weekend 2 - May 21, 22, & 23
· Peter Mayhew :"Chewbacca"
· Jerome Blake: "Rune Haako"
Weekend 3 - May 28, 29, & 30
· Anthony Daniels :"C3PO"
· Andy Secombe: "Watto"
Weekend 4 - June 4, 5, & 6
· Warwick Davis :"Wicket the Ewok"
· Mike Quinn: "Nien Nunb"
Weekend 5 - June 11, 12, & 13
· Daniel Logan :young"Boba Fett"
· Amy Allen :"Ayla Secura"
Also featured at the five-week fan-fest:
Information Desk -- Located at the entrance to the event area, across from Drew Carey: Sounds Dangerous. Have all your event questions answered and sign up for our different Trivia contests to test your Star Wars knowledge.
Jedi Mickey and Star Wars Character Meet & Greets -- One of the largest gatherings anywhere of characters from all five Star Wars films -- from Queen Amidala and Darth Maul to Jango Fett and Greedo -- will roam Disney-MGM Studios greeting Guests, signing autographs, and posing for photographs.
Legends of the Force: A Star Wars Celebrity Motorcade -- A galaxy of Star Wars characters join the celebrities in a Motorcade up Hollywood Blvd. all the way up to the Star Tours attraction.
Stars of the Saga: Star Wars Celebrity Talk Show -- Fascinating Question & Answer sessions with both of the weekend's celebrities. Occurs once a day at the ABC TV Theater
Star Tours: High-Energy Thrill Ride -- Guests can take flight to the moon of Endor in Star Tours, an action-packed flight simulator that salutes the Star Wars series. Synchronizing a stunning film with the virtually limitless gyrations of the simulator, the attraction takes guests on a hair-raising, light-speed trip aboard a careening star speeder.
Star Wars Special edition "Who Wants to be a Millionaire" Play It! -- Two Star Wars themed shows of the popular game show attraction "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire--Play It!" per day. There will be a variety of Star Wars -inspired questions with added Star Wars prizes. The attraction's studio audience can join in the fun by answering trivia questions using keypads installed at each seat.
Star Wars Trivia Challenges -- Star Wars Trivia challenges will take place at the Star Tours plaza to test fans' film knowledge. One adult and one children's trivia challenge per day with the winners receiving Star Wars prizes.
Jedi Training Academy -- Eight times a day, lucky youngsters will be chosen at random to take part in the "Jedi Training Academy," giving Jedi hopefuls the chance to train with a Jedi Master and then test their skills against Darth Vader or Darth Maul. Held in the Star Tours plaza.
Behind the Force: The Saga Continues -- Once a day at the ABC TV Theater during each weekend. A compelling behind-the-scenes look into the making of the Star Wars saga.
Star Wars Weekends Hyperspace Hoopla -- At the Star Tours plaza. Star Wars characters and guests gather for music and fun at the galaxy's most unusual watering hole.
A Galaxy of Collectibles -- Disney and Lucasfilm, Ltd. have created limited edition and event-exclusive Star Wars merchandise that will be available in Tatooine Traders. With a look inspired by scenes in the Star Wars movies, the retail location is adjacent to the Ewok Village set at the Star Tours attraction.
Photo Location -- Models of C3PO and R2-D2 in front of an event signature backdrop.
Video Starcade -- Featuring the best in Star Wars-inspired electronic and video games can be found in Soundstage 1.