PrincessBetsy
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Hiya Disers!! This year my family is going to Walt Disney World from June 14 -24. We have never been to WDW in June before. My brother is a huge Star Wars fan so we are going to Hollywood Studios on the 14th, the last day for Star Wars Weekend. I wondered if anyone had any tips or stories about Star Wars Weekend. If there are enough tips, I will post a list of them. Thank you!! 
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Tips for Star Wars Weekend
2011 Dates for Star Wars Weekend
May 20 - 22
May 27 - 29
June 3 - 5
June 10 - 12
Celebrities
James Arnold Taylor ( Obi-Wan Kenobi from The Clone Wars) will be the Event Host throughout Star Wars Weekends 2011. Ashley Eckstein (Ahsoka Tano from The Clone Wars) will appear each weekend as the Celebrity Host of a behind-the-scenes talk show entitled "Clone Wars: Behind the Force" and Anthony Daniels (C-3P0) will appear for Weekend 1 and Weekend 2.
MAY 20-22 -- Anthony Daniels (C-3PO) and The Clone Wars Special Guest: Dave Filoni (Supervising Director)
MAY 27-29 -- Anthony Daniels (C-3PO), Bruce Spence (Tion Medon), and The Clone Wars Voice Talent Guest: Dee Bradley Baker (Captain Rex)
JUNE 3-5 -- Ray Park (Darth Maul), Jeremy Bulloch (Boba Fett), and The Clone Wars Voice Talent Guest: Matt Lanter (Anakin)
JUNE 10-12 -- Ray Park (Darth Maul), Peter Mayhew (Chewbacca), and The Clone Wars Voice Talent Guest: Tom Kane (Yoda)
Weekend 2 Map and Schedule of Events: http://sww.studioscentral.com/main/files/sww-052711.pdf
**According to Disney's Hollywood Studios' times guide, you can text STAR1 (STAR1 for weekend 1, STAR2 for weekend 2, etc.) to DPARK (37275) to receive the latest information, tips and real-time updates as to what's happening in the park during Star Wars Weekends. **
Arrive at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Early
The official park opening time is 9:00 am, but everyone is allowed into the park around 8:30, where you wait for the official rope drop. If you want an autograph from a celebrity then show up at the parks 90 – 120 minutes before park opening. If you do not want autographs, then show up around 60 minutes before park opening. In addition, by getting to the park an hour early, you will be able to watch the opening ceremony, where the Storm Troopers perform a 15 – 20 minute skit. The Strom Trooper skit is performed every morning at 8:45.
Information
There is an information desk for Star Wars Weekend located across from Drew Carey: Sounds Dangerous and about mid-way between Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Show Spectacular and Star Tours. You can get park maps and times guides, sign up for different trivia contests, and find character appearance times.
Legends of the Force Star Wars Celebrity Motorcade
This is one parade not to be missed! The parade is composed of Star Wars characters, the weekend’s celebrities, special guests, and a ton of Storm Troopers. It begins at 11:40 am near the entrance, travels up Hollywood Boulevard, and turns at the Sorcerer's Hat to end near Star Tours. There is a Celebrity Welcome ceremony right after at 12:00 pm. Make sure you find your spot at least 60 minutes before the parade. Some good spots are by the Star Tours stage (where the celebrity welcoming ceremony and photo-opportunities take place directly after the parade), on the half walls in front of the Academy Hall of Fame - the area with the bronze busts of celebrities (no one can sit or stand in front of you), and on the steps of the American Idol Experience.
Merchandise
During Star Wars Weekend there is spectacular merchandise! This year, the AFI Showcase shop is the official Star Wars Weekends merechandise location and will house all the limited edition merchandise. It is located at the end of the Backlot Tour, and can be accessed by going to the Studios Catering Co. restaurant, then turning downthe path that leads past the restrooms and Monster's Inc meet and greet and will bring you right into the shop. The two stores in the AFI Showcase Shop are Boba's Bounty and Darkside Depot. Boba's Bounty has event exclusive merchandise, including limited edition pins, T-shirts, hats, and much more. Darkside Depot has Star Wars themed merchandise, including light sabers, toys, and much more. Each weekend there are two commemorative Star Wars Weekends pins and a special event pin. Merchandise sells out fast, so when you see something you want, buy it immediately. If you are staying at a Disney resort, then you can have it sent to your resort for you. Since merchandise is in such high demand, Disney sets up a waiting line to get into the store. You can also obtain merchandise from Tatoonine Traders (the gift shop at the exit of Star Tours) and the Prop Shop gift shop (the open air gift shop that is located across from the Studios Catering Co.). If you want to purchase items from the AFI Showcase shop, then you have to get there when the park opens or go right after or during presentations and after the Block Party Bash Parade.
There are two types of merchandise, limited edition and regular:
Regular merchandise: Includes Star Wars Weekend t-shirts and general Star Wars merchandise. These are very easy to find and will most likely not be sold out. To avoid the crowds, try shopping at the end of the day when there is little or no wait.
Limited edition merchandise: Includes special pins, coins, and figurines. These sell out very quickly. If you want limited edition merchandise then you need to get in a waiting line for the store at least one hour before the park opens.
Jedi Training Academy
This is a must do for families with small children. This activity has been modified for SSW and is held several times a day at a special stage set up near Star Tours. You can sign your child up at the information desk in front of Sounds Dangerous. Each padawan is given a robe and light saber and are taught the basics of light saber dueling. Then they get to face off against Darth Vader or Darth Maul. Every child that participates gets a Jedi Training Academy certificate. Approximately the 30 padawans are selected per show. If this is a must do for your child, you should probably head there right after rope drop and get in line. Here is a list of times: 9:30am, 10:20am, 12:30pm, 1:20pm, 2:10pm, 4:15pm, 5:15pm, 6:15pm
Celebrity Tips
If you love the characters in the Star Wars movies, then this is an activity for you! You can have the chance to speak with select celebrities and get their autograph. FASTPASSes are distributed for this event. If you get a FASTPASS, then you are guaranteed an autograph. The FASTPASS machines open at 9:00 am, even for hotel guests, but if you want to be guaranteed a FASTPASS arrive at the park 90 – 120 minutes before it opens. Some of the diehard fans begin lining up at 5:00 am or earlier. There are three lines to choose from, one for each of the visiting celebrities and one for the host. If you get there early, the lines will start forming by the turnstiles (the ones on the right side are usually reserved for this). A few minutes before the park opens, a cast member will guide each line into the park, and you will be taken to the FASTPASS machines. You get one FASTPASS per person, not per ticket. Everyone in your group that wants an autograph has to be in line! Your pass will have a time printed on it and you will go to the designated booth at that time. The booths are usually set up across from Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Show Spectacular, around the body of water. There are usually three autographing sessions a day and last around 45 minutes each. Once all the FASTPASSes are gone, they will start handing out standby tickets. A standby ticket does not guarantee an autograph and some of them won’t be used at all. Once a celebrity finishes one session of autographs, if there is still time, they will start letting those in with a standby ticket. A standby ticket can be used at any of the sessions throughout the day.
Characters
During Star Wars Weekend, Star Wars characters are plentiful. Many can be found along Jedi Mickey Avenue (yes, they change the name of the street for the weekend), by Star tours, near the Premier Theater (which is near the San Francisco backdrop), and near the Backlot Tour area. Rebel Alliance characters can be found in the area surrounding Star Tours and the Premier Theater, while Empire characters can be found around the Backlot Tour area. You can see Jedi Mickey on Jedi Mickey Avenue from 9:00 am – 6:00 pm. There is a professional photographer there in case you want to purchase a photo. All of the Star Wars characters walk around the streets throughout the day, so you can still meet many without having to wait in line. This can save you a ton of time, so always be on the lookout for roaming characters. Many of the characters have long lines during the day, so you must be patient. They are all timed because of the summer heat. You may be waiting in line for a certain character, but by the time you get to the front of the line another character might be there. You can always ask a cast member which character will be next, so you don’t end up waiting in line for a character you don’t want to see. Many of the characters are extremely realistic, which can frighten some children. Make sure that you explain to your child that it is only makeup and a costume, before you actually meet the character. It would not be fun to wait for over 40 minutes in line for a character that your child doesn’t want to see once it is their turn.
Here is a list of characters found throughout the park:
Ahsoka
Anakin Skywalker
Aurra Sing
Boba Fett
C3P0
Cantina Band
Captain Rex
Chewbacca
Clone Troopers
Darth Maul
Darth Vader
Ewoks
Gamorrean Guard
Jango Fett
JawasJedi Mickey
Kit Fisto
Leia Minnie
Mace Windu
Princess Leia
Luke Skywalker
Queen Amidala
R2-D2
Shaak Ti
Stormtroopers
Stormtrooper Donald
Tusken Raiders
Vader Goofy
Zam Wesell
Character Overview:
CLONE WARS:
Blister Pack
In the morning Captain Rex and Commander Cody switch out with each other.
In the afternoon Ashoka and Asajj switch out while Rex and Cody show up randomly.
REBEL ALLIANCE:
Jedi Council
The four Jedi Masters (Anakin, Ti, Windu, Fisto) overlap all day.
Premiere Theater Area:
The Clone Troopers and Jawas wander around in this area, no lines or official location. For the Clone Troopers be quick and you can get a picture and autograph. For the Jawas give them something to trade, they are more likely to stop for you to do a trade.
Star Tours Queue:
Luke, Leia, and R2D2 overlap all day.
Star Tours Area:
The Cantina Band wander around this area.
Speeder Bike:
Chewy and Wicket alternate in the morning.
Chewy and either Wicket or another Ewok meet together in the afternoon.
Sounds Dangerous:
Amidala is available most of the day.
GMR Exit:
Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, and Donald overlap all day.
R2-MK appears with Mickey.
EMPERIAL FORCE:
Darth Maul is available most of the day near Backlot tour.
Darth Vader is available most of the day near Backlot tour.
Backlot Tour Area:
Sing, Wessell, Gamorrean, Raiders, and the Storm Troopers wander around this area, no lines or official location.
Bounty Hunters:
Boba and Jango rotate at this location.
~Thanks to Berlioz70 for this wonderful list!~
2010 Special Events
Behind the Force: Behind the Force takes place in Premiere Theater. It takes you behind the scenes of Star Wars: The Clone Wars led by the talented voice behind “Ahsoka” and other guest celebrities. It’s an excellent show for any fan. This show is at 11:00 am and 3:35 pm.
Stars of the Saga - Star Wars Celebrity Talk Show: Stars of the Saga takes place in Premiere Theater. During the Stars of the Saga the two visiting celebrities have a Q&A session with the host, Jeremy Bulloch. Each guest is brought out and asked individual questions. Then the floor is opened up to the audience (5x7 cards are offered at the entrance so guests could jot down a question). There is also a funny preshow with the Storm Troopers. This show is at 1:15 pm.
Padawan Mind Challenge: Padawan Mind Challenge is a trivia game based on Star Wars: The Clone Wars for those 11 years old and younger. Registration begins at 9:00 am at the information desk, so if you want to participate sign up early. The show is at 11:00 am and 5:45 pm on the Star Wars stage beside Star Tours.
Disney-Star Wars Kooky Pen Set Release and Artist Signing:
On May 21 and 22 from 10 am - 11 am and 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm, Kooky pen creator Brent Reese and Disney Design Group Senior Character Artist Cody Reynolds will be on hand to meet guests and sign the newest Kooky pen releases at The Writer's Stop at Disney's Hollywood Studios. Each set is limited to a production run of just 5,000 pieces. Kooky Kollection #7 features the heroes of the Disney-Star Wars universe: Mickey as Luke Skywalker, Minnie as Princess Leia & Stitch as Yoda while Kollection #8's ink goes a tad darker with Goofy as Darth Vader, Donald as Darth Maul & Stitch as the Emperor.
Disney Design Group Artist, Cody Reynolds will return for an encore signing of the new Kooky Kollections on Friday, May 28, 2010 at The Writer's Stop at Disney's Hollywood Studios from 1:00pm - 4:00pm.
Hyperspace Hoopla
The Star Wars Weekend closes at 7:00 pm with Hyperspace Hoopla. The show starts at 7:00 and lasts for around 25 minutes. During the show there is singing, dancing, Star Wars Characters (including a special surprise guest), and silly Star Wars jokes. Many of the characters go into the audience during the show. The last dance is Y-O-D-A (to the tune of YMCA). Make sure you arrive early – a good time is during the last Jedi Training Academy show. Find a spot between the stage and the restaurant next door. Once the show is finished, the ropes will be dropped and you can stand close to the stage. It’s a lot of fun and a great way to end the day!
Have Fun
This may be the most important tip to remember! You probably won't be able to see and do everything, so pick your favorite things and have a wonderful time! Star Wars fans of all ages dress up as their favorite characters and bring their lightsabers. Just remember, don’t hit anyone with your lightsaber, even if they are really annoying and decide to cut you in line (hehehe
).
I compiled all this information from the Dis and the following websites:
http://sww.studioscentral.com/main/
http://www.starwarsweekends.net/
http://www.onlywdworld.com/search/la...ars Weekends
http://allears.net/tp/mgm/m_starwars.htm
http://www.intercot.com/interactive/insider/archive/2004/05-02.asp
http://www.stitchkingdom.com/tag/sww/
If you want even more information be sure to visit these websites.
If you would like to add anything, please tell me asap so I can update the list. Thank you!
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Tips for Star Wars Weekend
2011 Dates for Star Wars Weekend
May 20 - 22
May 27 - 29
June 3 - 5
June 10 - 12
Celebrities
James Arnold Taylor ( Obi-Wan Kenobi from The Clone Wars) will be the Event Host throughout Star Wars Weekends 2011. Ashley Eckstein (Ahsoka Tano from The Clone Wars) will appear each weekend as the Celebrity Host of a behind-the-scenes talk show entitled "Clone Wars: Behind the Force" and Anthony Daniels (C-3P0) will appear for Weekend 1 and Weekend 2.
MAY 20-22 -- Anthony Daniels (C-3PO) and The Clone Wars Special Guest: Dave Filoni (Supervising Director)
MAY 27-29 -- Anthony Daniels (C-3PO), Bruce Spence (Tion Medon), and The Clone Wars Voice Talent Guest: Dee Bradley Baker (Captain Rex)
JUNE 3-5 -- Ray Park (Darth Maul), Jeremy Bulloch (Boba Fett), and The Clone Wars Voice Talent Guest: Matt Lanter (Anakin)
JUNE 10-12 -- Ray Park (Darth Maul), Peter Mayhew (Chewbacca), and The Clone Wars Voice Talent Guest: Tom Kane (Yoda)
Weekend 2 Map and Schedule of Events: http://sww.studioscentral.com/main/files/sww-052711.pdf
**According to Disney's Hollywood Studios' times guide, you can text STAR1 (STAR1 for weekend 1, STAR2 for weekend 2, etc.) to DPARK (37275) to receive the latest information, tips and real-time updates as to what's happening in the park during Star Wars Weekends. **
Arrive at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Early
The official park opening time is 9:00 am, but everyone is allowed into the park around 8:30, where you wait for the official rope drop. If you want an autograph from a celebrity then show up at the parks 90 – 120 minutes before park opening. If you do not want autographs, then show up around 60 minutes before park opening. In addition, by getting to the park an hour early, you will be able to watch the opening ceremony, where the Storm Troopers perform a 15 – 20 minute skit. The Strom Trooper skit is performed every morning at 8:45.
Information
There is an information desk for Star Wars Weekend located across from Drew Carey: Sounds Dangerous and about mid-way between Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Show Spectacular and Star Tours. You can get park maps and times guides, sign up for different trivia contests, and find character appearance times.
Legends of the Force Star Wars Celebrity Motorcade
This is one parade not to be missed! The parade is composed of Star Wars characters, the weekend’s celebrities, special guests, and a ton of Storm Troopers. It begins at 11:40 am near the entrance, travels up Hollywood Boulevard, and turns at the Sorcerer's Hat to end near Star Tours. There is a Celebrity Welcome ceremony right after at 12:00 pm. Make sure you find your spot at least 60 minutes before the parade. Some good spots are by the Star Tours stage (where the celebrity welcoming ceremony and photo-opportunities take place directly after the parade), on the half walls in front of the Academy Hall of Fame - the area with the bronze busts of celebrities (no one can sit or stand in front of you), and on the steps of the American Idol Experience.
Merchandise
During Star Wars Weekend there is spectacular merchandise! This year, the AFI Showcase shop is the official Star Wars Weekends merechandise location and will house all the limited edition merchandise. It is located at the end of the Backlot Tour, and can be accessed by going to the Studios Catering Co. restaurant, then turning downthe path that leads past the restrooms and Monster's Inc meet and greet and will bring you right into the shop. The two stores in the AFI Showcase Shop are Boba's Bounty and Darkside Depot. Boba's Bounty has event exclusive merchandise, including limited edition pins, T-shirts, hats, and much more. Darkside Depot has Star Wars themed merchandise, including light sabers, toys, and much more. Each weekend there are two commemorative Star Wars Weekends pins and a special event pin. Merchandise sells out fast, so when you see something you want, buy it immediately. If you are staying at a Disney resort, then you can have it sent to your resort for you. Since merchandise is in such high demand, Disney sets up a waiting line to get into the store. You can also obtain merchandise from Tatoonine Traders (the gift shop at the exit of Star Tours) and the Prop Shop gift shop (the open air gift shop that is located across from the Studios Catering Co.). If you want to purchase items from the AFI Showcase shop, then you have to get there when the park opens or go right after or during presentations and after the Block Party Bash Parade.
There are two types of merchandise, limited edition and regular:
Regular merchandise: Includes Star Wars Weekend t-shirts and general Star Wars merchandise. These are very easy to find and will most likely not be sold out. To avoid the crowds, try shopping at the end of the day when there is little or no wait.
Limited edition merchandise: Includes special pins, coins, and figurines. These sell out very quickly. If you want limited edition merchandise then you need to get in a waiting line for the store at least one hour before the park opens.
Jedi Training Academy
This is a must do for families with small children. This activity has been modified for SSW and is held several times a day at a special stage set up near Star Tours. You can sign your child up at the information desk in front of Sounds Dangerous. Each padawan is given a robe and light saber and are taught the basics of light saber dueling. Then they get to face off against Darth Vader or Darth Maul. Every child that participates gets a Jedi Training Academy certificate. Approximately the 30 padawans are selected per show. If this is a must do for your child, you should probably head there right after rope drop and get in line. Here is a list of times: 9:30am, 10:20am, 12:30pm, 1:20pm, 2:10pm, 4:15pm, 5:15pm, 6:15pm
Celebrity Tips
If you love the characters in the Star Wars movies, then this is an activity for you! You can have the chance to speak with select celebrities and get their autograph. FASTPASSes are distributed for this event. If you get a FASTPASS, then you are guaranteed an autograph. The FASTPASS machines open at 9:00 am, even for hotel guests, but if you want to be guaranteed a FASTPASS arrive at the park 90 – 120 minutes before it opens. Some of the diehard fans begin lining up at 5:00 am or earlier. There are three lines to choose from, one for each of the visiting celebrities and one for the host. If you get there early, the lines will start forming by the turnstiles (the ones on the right side are usually reserved for this). A few minutes before the park opens, a cast member will guide each line into the park, and you will be taken to the FASTPASS machines. You get one FASTPASS per person, not per ticket. Everyone in your group that wants an autograph has to be in line! Your pass will have a time printed on it and you will go to the designated booth at that time. The booths are usually set up across from Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Show Spectacular, around the body of water. There are usually three autographing sessions a day and last around 45 minutes each. Once all the FASTPASSes are gone, they will start handing out standby tickets. A standby ticket does not guarantee an autograph and some of them won’t be used at all. Once a celebrity finishes one session of autographs, if there is still time, they will start letting those in with a standby ticket. A standby ticket can be used at any of the sessions throughout the day.
Characters
During Star Wars Weekend, Star Wars characters are plentiful. Many can be found along Jedi Mickey Avenue (yes, they change the name of the street for the weekend), by Star tours, near the Premier Theater (which is near the San Francisco backdrop), and near the Backlot Tour area. Rebel Alliance characters can be found in the area surrounding Star Tours and the Premier Theater, while Empire characters can be found around the Backlot Tour area. You can see Jedi Mickey on Jedi Mickey Avenue from 9:00 am – 6:00 pm. There is a professional photographer there in case you want to purchase a photo. All of the Star Wars characters walk around the streets throughout the day, so you can still meet many without having to wait in line. This can save you a ton of time, so always be on the lookout for roaming characters. Many of the characters have long lines during the day, so you must be patient. They are all timed because of the summer heat. You may be waiting in line for a certain character, but by the time you get to the front of the line another character might be there. You can always ask a cast member which character will be next, so you don’t end up waiting in line for a character you don’t want to see. Many of the characters are extremely realistic, which can frighten some children. Make sure that you explain to your child that it is only makeup and a costume, before you actually meet the character. It would not be fun to wait for over 40 minutes in line for a character that your child doesn’t want to see once it is their turn.
Here is a list of characters found throughout the park:
Ahsoka
Anakin Skywalker
Aurra Sing
Boba Fett
C3P0
Cantina Band
Captain Rex
Chewbacca
Clone Troopers
Darth Maul
Darth Vader
Ewoks
Gamorrean Guard
Jango Fett
JawasJedi Mickey
Kit Fisto
Leia Minnie
Mace Windu
Princess Leia
Luke Skywalker
Queen Amidala
R2-D2
Shaak Ti
Stormtroopers
Stormtrooper Donald
Tusken Raiders
Vader Goofy
Zam Wesell
Character Overview:
CLONE WARS:
Blister Pack
In the morning Captain Rex and Commander Cody switch out with each other.
In the afternoon Ashoka and Asajj switch out while Rex and Cody show up randomly.
REBEL ALLIANCE:
Jedi Council
The four Jedi Masters (Anakin, Ti, Windu, Fisto) overlap all day.
Premiere Theater Area:
The Clone Troopers and Jawas wander around in this area, no lines or official location. For the Clone Troopers be quick and you can get a picture and autograph. For the Jawas give them something to trade, they are more likely to stop for you to do a trade.
Star Tours Queue:
Luke, Leia, and R2D2 overlap all day.
Star Tours Area:
The Cantina Band wander around this area.
Speeder Bike:
Chewy and Wicket alternate in the morning.
Chewy and either Wicket or another Ewok meet together in the afternoon.
Sounds Dangerous:
Amidala is available most of the day.
GMR Exit:
Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, and Donald overlap all day.
R2-MK appears with Mickey.
EMPERIAL FORCE:
Darth Maul is available most of the day near Backlot tour.
Darth Vader is available most of the day near Backlot tour.
Backlot Tour Area:
Sing, Wessell, Gamorrean, Raiders, and the Storm Troopers wander around this area, no lines or official location.
Bounty Hunters:
Boba and Jango rotate at this location.
~Thanks to Berlioz70 for this wonderful list!~
2010 Special Events
Behind the Force: Behind the Force takes place in Premiere Theater. It takes you behind the scenes of Star Wars: The Clone Wars led by the talented voice behind “Ahsoka” and other guest celebrities. It’s an excellent show for any fan. This show is at 11:00 am and 3:35 pm.
Stars of the Saga - Star Wars Celebrity Talk Show: Stars of the Saga takes place in Premiere Theater. During the Stars of the Saga the two visiting celebrities have a Q&A session with the host, Jeremy Bulloch. Each guest is brought out and asked individual questions. Then the floor is opened up to the audience (5x7 cards are offered at the entrance so guests could jot down a question). There is also a funny preshow with the Storm Troopers. This show is at 1:15 pm.
Padawan Mind Challenge: Padawan Mind Challenge is a trivia game based on Star Wars: The Clone Wars for those 11 years old and younger. Registration begins at 9:00 am at the information desk, so if you want to participate sign up early. The show is at 11:00 am and 5:45 pm on the Star Wars stage beside Star Tours.
Disney-Star Wars Kooky Pen Set Release and Artist Signing:
On May 21 and 22 from 10 am - 11 am and 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm, Kooky pen creator Brent Reese and Disney Design Group Senior Character Artist Cody Reynolds will be on hand to meet guests and sign the newest Kooky pen releases at The Writer's Stop at Disney's Hollywood Studios. Each set is limited to a production run of just 5,000 pieces. Kooky Kollection #7 features the heroes of the Disney-Star Wars universe: Mickey as Luke Skywalker, Minnie as Princess Leia & Stitch as Yoda while Kollection #8's ink goes a tad darker with Goofy as Darth Vader, Donald as Darth Maul & Stitch as the Emperor.
Disney Design Group Artist, Cody Reynolds will return for an encore signing of the new Kooky Kollections on Friday, May 28, 2010 at The Writer's Stop at Disney's Hollywood Studios from 1:00pm - 4:00pm.
Hyperspace Hoopla
The Star Wars Weekend closes at 7:00 pm with Hyperspace Hoopla. The show starts at 7:00 and lasts for around 25 minutes. During the show there is singing, dancing, Star Wars Characters (including a special surprise guest), and silly Star Wars jokes. Many of the characters go into the audience during the show. The last dance is Y-O-D-A (to the tune of YMCA). Make sure you arrive early – a good time is during the last Jedi Training Academy show. Find a spot between the stage and the restaurant next door. Once the show is finished, the ropes will be dropped and you can stand close to the stage. It’s a lot of fun and a great way to end the day!
Have Fun
This may be the most important tip to remember! You probably won't be able to see and do everything, so pick your favorite things and have a wonderful time! Star Wars fans of all ages dress up as their favorite characters and bring their lightsabers. Just remember, don’t hit anyone with your lightsaber, even if they are really annoying and decide to cut you in line (hehehe
). I compiled all this information from the Dis and the following websites:
http://sww.studioscentral.com/main/
http://www.starwarsweekends.net/
http://www.onlywdworld.com/search/la...ars Weekends
http://allears.net/tp/mgm/m_starwars.htm
http://www.intercot.com/interactive/insider/archive/2004/05-02.asp
http://www.stitchkingdom.com/tag/sww/
If you want even more information be sure to visit these websites.
If you would like to add anything, please tell me asap so I can update the list. Thank you!
This will be our 3rd trip for the Star Wars weekend although we arent huge fans, but since Clone wars my DS 8 is now realy looking forward to it... my advice is to devout that day to just the Star Wars activities and dont miss the parade around 11ish!
Thanks though!
