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Star Wars Weekends June 6 - 29, 2008

In 2007, Webmaster Bob was sent to Star Wars.Click here  to watch the video.

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Star Wars Weekends returns to Disney's Hollywood Studios

Regina Hinrichs, DIS Senior Editor

regina@wdwinfo.com

Although I've been to WDW a bazillion times, 2007 was the first time I visited during Star Wars Weekends at Disney's Hollywood Studios.

I was a huge fan of the movie, in particular that hottie Han Solo. Considering that the movie that started it all premiered in 1977, I was taken by surprise at how devoted a following they have 30 years later.The park was hoppin'.

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 2008 event begins on June 6 and continues through June 29. 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 SCHEDULED TO APPEAR IN 2008 

Warwick Davis (Wicket the Ewok) is hosting all 4 weekends

June 6 - 8

  • Jeremy Bulloch (Boba Fett)
  • Daniel Logan (Young Boba Fett)

June 13 - 15

  • Peter Mayhew ("Chewbacca")
  • David Prowse ("Darth Vader")

June 20 - 22

  • Matt Wood ("General Grievous")
  • Amy Allen (Aayla Secura)

June 27 - 29

  • Jeremy Bulloch ("Boba Fett")
  • Dave Filoni (Director)

Guest appearances subject to change without notice


Characters:

Jedi Mickey

Leia Minnie (New for 2008)

Vader Goofy (New for 2008)

Stormtrooper Donald (New for '08)

Queen Amidala

Aurra Sing

Boba Fett

Cantina Band

Chewbacca

Clonetroopers

Darth Maul

Darth Vader

Ewoks

Jango Fett Jawas

Princess Leia

Luke Skywalker

R2-D2

Shaak Ti

Stormtroopers

Tusken Raiders

Zam Wesell


 

Celebrity schedule of events for 2007:

  • Three Daily One Hour Autograph Sessions at 10am, 1:45 & 3:45pm
  • Motorcade at 11:15am
  • Stars of the Saga Talk Show and Q&A Session at 1:00pm
  • Jedi Training Academy
  • Behind the Force at 10 & 11am, 3:45, 5:00 & 6:00pm
  • Padawan Mind Challenge at 12:00 and 6:00pm
  • Hyperspace Hoopla at 7:00pm
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