Star War weekends in May - MGM Studios - lots of info

[pooh2001]

For four consecutive weekends beginning May 5, Walt Disney World guests will be transported to a "galaxy far, far away" as the Disney-MGM Studios presents Star Wars Weekends.

Inspired by the four Star Wars films - Star Wars, The Empire Strikes Back, Return of the Jedi and the 1999 box-office smash, Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace - Star Wars Weekends bring guests face-to-face with their favorite characters, from the cuddly Ewoks to the evil Darth Maul.

Here's what's in store:

Actors and voice performers from the films are scheduled to appear in daily star conversations and Hollywood-style motorcades.

Walt Disney World guests also have the opportunity to get acquainted with the actors 'behind the masks' of many favorite Star Wars characters. In addition, 16 characters from the George Lucas films will roam the Disney-MGM Studios greeting guests and posing for photographs.

Star Wars trivia contests and games will be held to test fans' knowledge of "the Force" and a special Video Starcade will feature the best in Star Wars-inspired electronic games.
Guests also have the opportunity to take flight to the Moon of Endor in Star Tours, an action-packed flight simulator experience 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.

As the sun gives way to the stars each evening, the excitement rises with a Cantina Street Party from 5 p.m. to park closing.

Star Wars merchandise - from action figures and commemorative posters to costumes, masks and other limited-edition memorabilia - will be available in Tatooine Traders. With a look inspired by scenes in The Phantom Menace, the new store is adjacent to the Ewok Village set at the Star Tours attraction.

Star Wars Weekends launch into orbit May 5 and are held four consecutive weekends (Friday, Saturday and Sunday) through May 28.
Activities are included with regular Disney-MGM Studios admission.

 

[pooh2001]

 

[Mark P.]

Thanks for posting, but are those the dates??
The info. that's been out is that the (five) weekends are beginning on May 16th. and running consecutively into June. The dates and events you mentioned are from May of 2000.

-Mark

 

[Safari Steve]

I think someone else posted about the possibility of Star Wars-themed games at Who Wants to be a Millionaire: Play it!

 

[hipporina]

My hope ... Ewan McGregor!!!!!!!!!!

There is more info at www.starwars.com.

 

[pooh.kim]

Here is the info found from the link above:

The power of the Force and the magic of Disney combine once again for Star Wars Weekends, scheduled for five consecutive weekends (Friday, Saturday and Sunday) beginning May 16, 2003 at the Disney-MGM Studios.

Inspired by the five Star Wars films -- Star Wars, The Empire Strikes Back, Return of the Jedi, Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace and the most recent box-office smash, Star Wars: Episode II Attack of the Clones -- Star Wars Weekends bring guests face to face with their favorite characters, from the cuddly Ewoks to the evil Darth Maul.

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 Star Wars celebrities take part in meet-and-greet sessions and Hollywood-style motorcades.

Anthony Daniels, who has starred as C-3PO in all five films, will kickoff the lineup of Star Wars celebrities, headlining the event's opening weekend May 16-18, 2003.

Also featured at the five-week fan-fest:





Wookiees, Jawas and Ewoks, Oh My! -- One of the largest gatherings anywhere of characters from the Star Wars films -- from Queen Amidala and Darth Vader to Chewbacca and Greedo -- they will roam the Disney-MGM Studios greeting guests, signing autographs and posing for photographs. New this year: special appearances by characters from Star Wars: Episode II Attack of the Clones, including Zam Wessel and Jango Fett.

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.

Galactic Game Show -- 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 each seat.

Interactive, Interstellar Fun-- Star Wars trivia contests and games will be held near the Star Tours attraction to test fans' film knowledge. In addition, a special Video Starcade will feature the best in Star Wars-inspired electronic games.




Obi-Wanna-Be -- Throughout the day, several lucky youngsters will be chosen to take part in the "Jedi Training Academy," giving Jedi hopefuls the chance to learn moves with a lightsaber, then test their skills against Darth Vader himself.

A Galaxy of Collectibles -- Disney and Lucasfilm Ltd. have created event-exclusive Star Wars merchandise -- from trading pins (including a special boxed set) and commemorative posters to apparel, medallions and other limited-edition items -- that will be available in Tatooine Traders. With a look inspired by scenes in The Phantom Menace, the retail location is adjacent to the Ewok Village set at the Star Tours attraction.
Star Wars Weekends launch into orbit May 16 and will be held five consecutive weekends (Friday, Saturday and Sunday) through June 15, 2003. Activities are included with regular Disney-MGM Studios admission.
For the latest Star Wars Weekends updates, guests may visit www.starwars.com.

For additional information, tickets or resort reservations for Walt Disney World Resort, guests can call 407/W-DISNEY, visit www.disneyworld.com or a travel agent.