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Star Wars Weekends Coming Soon to the Walt Disney World Resort

Whether it’s the heroic and young Jedi Luke Skywalker, the poised and regal Queen Amidala, the lovable Chewbacca or the evil Siths Darth Vader and Darth Maul, Guests will never know which Star Wars character they’ll find around the corner.















Here’s a sample of activities taking place during the weekends:



  • Character Gatherings – One of the largest gathering of characters from every Star Wars film will roam Disney-MGM Studios greeting Guests, signing autographs and posing for photographs. Even Mickey Mouse gets into the Star Wars spirit, posing for pictures in his very own Jedi costume.


  • Star Wars Legends – Visiting Star Wars celebrities will take part in a talk show-style conversation inside the Theme Park’s ABC Theatre. Guests will hear directly from the actors, actresses and creative minds that have brought the popular film series to life since Star Wars first debuted in 1977.


  • To Endor… and Back – 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. The rookie pilot tries his best to get the ship back to port while dodging comets and Imperial Tie Fighters.


  • Who Wants to be a Jedi? – Special editions of the popular game show attraction “Who Wants To Be A Millionaire-Play It!” will be presented, with a variety of Star Wars-inspired questions and surprise appearances by film characters. The attraction’s studio audience can join in the fun by answering trivia questions using keypads installed at their seats.


  • Obi-Wanna-Be – Throughout the day, children will be chosen to take part in the “Jedi Training Academy,” giving Jedi hopefuls the chance to learn moves with a lightsaber. Following instruction by the Jedi Master, young Padawans will be challenged to test their newly acquired lightsaber skills against one of the evil Siths.


  • One-of-a-Kind Collectibles – Star Wars collectors will find a treasure trove of special-edition merchandise each weekend. Once again, Disney and Lucasfilm Ltd. have created event-exclusive Star Wars memorabilia, including trading pins, commemorative posters, apparel, medallions and other limited-edition items. With a look inspired by scenes in the Star Wars movies, all merchandise will be available in Tatooine Traders, which is adjacent to the Ewok Village set at the Star Tours attraction.



The Star Wars Weekends will launch into orbit May 20, and will be held four consecutive weekends (Friday, Saturday and Sunday) through June 12, with the Star Tours attraction serving as the centerpiece of the celebration.

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