Star Wars Weekend 07 (Merchandise Info. added)

[debbiedoo]

Hey Folks: The February '07 Mickey Monitor (annual passholder newsletter) has Star Wars Weekends listed for every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday in June. Looks like May is out for this year.

I have yet to see this, maybe will be in the mialbox today

 

[ptrbryant]

Since we're all booked for mid-May, I'm hoping they'll say May, too, but I don't have my hopes up.

Karla B.

 

[Luckymommyx2]

Since we're all booked for mid-May, I'm hoping they'll say May, too, but I don't have my hopes up.

Karla B.

Would you mind posting the response you get back? We're booked for mid-May too, hoping for the SWW. I'm not changing my dates to June this late!

 

[ptrbryant]

I have a feeling I won't hear from them until the "official" dates are announced, but thought it was worth a try.

I'll post any response I get here as soon as there's word.

Karla B.

 

[Tink's Tormentor]

Here are the dates as officially released by Disney:

June 1-3, 8-10, 15-17 & 22-24

 

[NikkiLovesWDW!]

I got this on another Disney website's front page. Not sure why I can't find it anywhere else yet.

There goes my memorial day weekend trip.

The dates have been officially released by Disney Media.

2007 event dates are;
June 1-3, 8-10, 15-17 & 22-24

May the Force Be with you!

 

[goofy370]

Where did you find that info? I can't find anything anywhere.

 

[Good Ol Gal]

this is from our Mickey Monitor

 

[chirurgeon]

Tink's,

Where did you see those exact dates?

 

[crazy4wdw]

Yes, you're right! The info. is listed on Disney's media site: http://www.wdwnews.com/Default.aspx

Friday, June 01, 2007
Star Wars Weekends
This year's Star Wars Weekends at Disney-MGM Studios will take place on four consecutive weekends (Friday-Sunday) beginning June 1, 2007 and running through June 24, 2007.

2007 event dates are June 1-3, 8-10, 15-17 and 22-24.

Fans of all ages will converge on the park to celebrate with Star Wars celebrities, costumed characters, activities, exclusive merchandise and the famous Star Tours attraction

Addition: Here's the direct link to the info: http://www.wdwnews.com/ViewEvent.aspx?EventID=530&EventDate=128251296000000000

 

[crazy4wdw]

I'm going to merge this thread with the Star Wars rumors thread so we'll have all of the info in one place.

 

[Luckymommyx2]

This is disappointing news. I'm just so glad I didn't tell DS about SWW or else he would have been really upset. I just wonder if there will be a lot of people scrambling to change their vacation dates.

 

[dobtia]

We got lucky for sure. We planned for the first week of June. We are going to hit MGM twice for sure.

I bet there are some people making changes.

Anyone making changes?

 

[goofy370]

We changed from 5/16-5/22 to 5/30-6/5.

 

[39CINDERELLA]

We did too.
moved to 2nd week June

 

[clion]

The first I could even to go SWW was 2nd week of June. I really thought I would miss it.

Should be a blast -- will catch two weekends!

 

[Tinky99]

We were hoping for SWW (in May) as well, but I have to look at the bright side . . . maybe MGM will be a little less busy on the weekends in May. I got 32 cent R/T flights, so there's NO WAY we're changing our dates. We went to SWW last year and had a blast . . . I will miss it

 

[coasterfiend]

I can't believe we lucked into it this year! Does anyone know if they post the daily schedules in advance? We have Sat dinner ressies at Emeril's but we just may need to change those.

 

[crazy4wdw]

I went last year and don't think the schedule of events was published prior to the first weekend. They do release the names of the Star Wars celebrities who will be attending each weekend in advance. Seems like it was about six weeks in advance last year.

This is last years schedule (from allearsnet):
Behind the Force: The Saga Continues, narrated by Warwick Davis (in the ABC TV Theater) - A behind the scenes look documenting George Lucas and his creative team as they painstakingly produce all the spectacular movie magic that went into creating the greatest saga ever told. 20 minute shows. 10 and 11 a.m., noon, 2:45 and 6 p.m.

Celebrity Autograph Sessions on Mickey Avenue near Backlot Tour at 10 a.m., 2:30 and 4 p.m.

Jedi Training Academy presented by Hasbro (Star Tours Stage) -- Hey kids, do you have what it takes to become a Jedi? You could be one of the lucky Jedi hopefuls selected to test your skills with a lightsaber. Participants selected at random. 9:30 and 10:20 a.m., 12:30, 1:20, 2:10, 3, 3:50, 4:40, 6:30 p.m.

Jedi Mickey inside Sounds Dangerous -- 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Darth Vader on Mickey Avenue 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Information Desk across from Sounds Dangerous -- trivia registration and event information.

Legends of the Force: A Star Wars Celebrity Motorcade on Hollywood Boulevard -- Our visiting celebrities, along with the most beloved Star Wars characters, celebrate the entire Star Wars saga with a grand motorcade. Following the motorcade, Star Wars Weekends host Warwick Davis welcomes our two Star Wars celebrities and presents a one-of-a-kind photo opportunity featuring all the Star Wars characters and our visiting celebrities. 11:15 a.m. Celebrity Welcome at the Star Tours Stage at 11:30 a.m.

Padawan Mind Challenge on the Star Tours Stage -- Use your Star Wars knowledge to pass the trials and become an official Padawan learner (for ages 11 and under). Registration begins at the information desk at 9 a.m. The Challenge begins at noon and 6 p.m.

Star Wars Characters in Star Tours Area and on Mickey Avenue: Meet a galaxy of your favorite Star Wars characters! 9:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Star Wars Weekends Hyperspace Hoopla on the Star Tours Stage -- Join your favorite Star Wars characters at the event stage as they participate in all the fun and intergalactic antics of the day's closing event at 7 p.m.

Star Wars Merchandise -- The excitement of Star Wars Weekends doesn't have to end here. Take home a piece of the Force with hats, shirts, coins, mugs, and pins inspired by new Star Wars Weekends poster art. These out-of-this-world souvenirs will be sure to impress even the most gregarious Wookiee! Star Wars Weekends merchandise will be available at Wicket's Warehouse (featuring a life-size replica of the X-Wing fighter), located in Soundstage 1 on Mickey Avenue, and at Golden Age Souvenirs.

Artist-Author Signings at Wicket's Warehouse from 4 - 6 p.m.

Who Wants to Be a Millionaire -- Play It! Star Wars Edition -- All the excitement and prizes of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire -- Play It! combined with Star Wars fun and surprises... and yes, all the questions are about Star Wars! 30-minute shows. 10 and 11:45 a.m. (10 a.m. show features Warwick Davis)

Stars of the Saga -- Star Wars Celebrity Talk Show hosted by Warwick Davis in the ABC TV Theater: Experience the fascinating life and movie-making adventures of our two visiting Star Wars celebrities. Get your questions ready because the presentation concluces with a lively audience Q&A session. 1:30 p.m.

Tatooine Trivia Trials hosted by Warwick Davis in the ABC TV Theater: See if you have as much Star Wars trivia knowledge as a protocol droid (for ages 12 and up. Restrictions apply. Inquire at the information desk for details). Registration begins at the information desk at 9 a.m. Trials begin at 4 p.m.

 

[coasterfiend]

Thanks! I think I'll make additional reservations on another night and wait until the list of celebs comes out. I'll let DS and DN decide