Star Wars Weekends
Disney's Hollywood Studios

5/21- 23, 5/28-30, 6/4-6, 6/11-13/2010

• 2009 Star Wars Weekends Maps & Schedule
• 2009 Celebrity Appearances
• 2009 General Photos
• 2008 Star Wars Weekends Parade Photos

	Webmaster Bob was sent to Star Wars.Click here  to watch the video. (You can't miss him. He's that handsome dude in the ECV.) Recorded in '07

Star Wars Weekends at Disney's Hollywood Studios

There are costumed characters available for photo ops. Just be warned, there are also diehard fans who dress up for this. While I'm sure that most of them won't mind posing for pix, they won't be the 'real thing.' (How they walk around in Florida in June in 1000 degree temps in full Star Wars regalia is beyond me, but I digress.)

The daily parade features celebrity guests from a Star Wars movie. There are also members of the local Star Wars fan club. (Some of their costumes are pretty impressive.)

It was fun, albeit a bit more crowded than I expected. Part of that has to be attributed to this event being in June when many school terms have come to an end.

The 2009 event begins on May 22 and continues through June 14. As the name implies, Stars Wars Weekends takes place Friday, Saturday and Sunday. A regular Disney's Hollywood Studios admission is all that's needed to attend this event.

The centerpiece of this celebration is the Star Tours attraction. This is one of the few times that you might have to use the Fast Pass option. (This is one of those rides where you wonder why they have FP since there rarely are long waits.)

All six of the Star Wars films will be represented: Star Wars, The Empire Strikes Back, Return of the Jedi, The Phantom Menace, Attack of the Clones and Revenge of the Sith. Guests will have opportunities to meet Star Wars characters. (NOTE: These are characters, not the actors who portrayed them.)

There's a little known Jedi Knight who always makes appearances; none other than Mickey Mouse himself. He's a cutie with his scaled down light saber. Definitely a great photo op.

There will be scheduled interviews of the celebrities and creative forces involved in Stars Wars. Click here for the list.

The “Jedi Training Academy” began with this event and has now become a permanent part of Disney's Hollywood Studios entertainment. No doubt it will be considerably busier during this event.

Guests 12 and under can test their Star Wars knowledge when they appear in front of the Jedi Council at the Padawan Mind Challenge.

Behind the Force lets you see what went into the making of the Star Wars movies.

A Galaxy of Collectibles will be on display and available for purchase at the Tatooine Traders shop adjacent to the Star Tours attraction. There will be event-exclusive merchandise including limited edition pins as well as posters, clothing, medallions, and other items that commemorate this special occasion.. My advice, get there early as they can sell out.

At the end of each day's events, Hyperspace Hoopla brings fans and the Star Wars characters together for a fun conclusion to the activities.

THE FOLLOWING IS THE LIST OF CELEBRITIES AND FILM ARTISTS THAT ARE SCHEDULED TO APPEAR IN 2009 

Photos from Star Wars Weekends 2009

	Jay Laga'aia ( Captain Typho) is hosting all 4 weekends Ashley Eckstein (Ahsoka) will host Clone Wars

You must have a FASTPASS ticket to receive an autograph.

May 29 - 31, 2009

• Peter Mayhew (Chewbacca – Episodes III-VI)Autograph sessions 9:45 AM, 2:25 PM, 4:05 PM
• Matthew Wood (Sound Editor for Episodes I-III and The Clone Wars; voice of General Grievous in Episode II)Autograph sessions 9:45 AM, 2:25 PM, 4:05 PM
• Jay Laga'aia Autograph sessions 9:45 AM, 4:00 PM

June 5 - 7, 2009

• Jeremy Bulloch (Bobba Fett – Episodes V&VI)
• David Prowse (Darth Vader – Episodes IV-VI)
• Matt Lanter (voice of Anakin Skywalker in The Clone Wars) will appear at Behind the Force
• Jay Laga'aia

June 12 - 14, 2009

• Dave Filoni (Creative Force and Supervising Director of The Clone Wars)
• Temuera Morrison (Jango Fett – Episodes II&III)

May 22 - 24, 2009

• Ray Park (Darth Maul – Episode I) Autograph sessions 9:45 AM, 2:25 PM, 4:05 PM
• Warwick Davis (Wicket the Ewok – Episode VI) Autograph sessions 9:45 AM, 2:25 PM, 4:05 PM
• James Arnold Taylor (voice of Obi-Wan Kenobi in The Clone Wars) will appear at Behind the Force
• Jay Laga'aia Autograph sessions 9:45 AM, 4:00 PM

Guest appearances subject to change without notice

Disney's FASTPASS Service will be used for all Autograph sessions during Star Wars Weekends. A limited number of FASTPASS tickets are available.  You will pick up your ticket with a scheduled autograph return time. You are free to enjoy the park until your FASTPASS autograph return time. At your designated time return to the autograph location. Each guest must be present to receive a FASTPASS.  Once the tickets are gone for an actor Disney will distribute a limited number of stand by tickets with a return time.  See park guide for more details.

Star Wars Characters:

Celebrity schedule of events:

• Three Daily One Hour Autograph Sessions at 9:45 am, 2:25 & 4:05 pm
• Motorcade at 11:40 am
• Celebrity Welcome 12:00 PM
• Stars of the Saga Talk Show and Q&A Session at 1:15 pm
• Jedi Training Academy- 9:30, 10:20 AM, 12:30 PM, 1:20, 2:10, 4:15; 5:15, 6:15 PM
• Behind the Force at 11:00,3:35 PM
• Visit to the Maul- starring Ray Park- 5:30 PM
• Padawan Mind Challenge at 11:00 and 5:45 pm
• Hyperspace Hoopla at 7:00 pm
• Star Wars Character Encounters- 9:00 AM- 7:00 PM
• Darth Vader- 9:00 AM- 6:15 PM

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