The Official Star Wars Celebration/Last Tour of Endor Planning Thread!

[RadioFanatic]

Does anyone have any links to Disney exclusive items for CV or the Last Tour event? I have seen a pin set and a Donald Shadow Trooper action figure but nothing else yet.

I haven't even seen that - where did you see it?

 

[Briarmom]

I just read about this on Facebook. DS11 is a HUGE Star Wars fan and I'd love to purchase the DHS tickets, but I don't know what's going on.
I don't want to shell out $300 for a Star Wars party and then have it be just Star Tours and some characters. And how many tickets will be sold I wonder?

I'm clueless.

 

[whatcateydid]

http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/bl...y-is-august-14-at-disney’s-hollywood-studios/

The Disney Parks blog posted this update with some news about the Hyperspace Hoopla dance stage at LTtE. What do you think? I'll quite happily miss it I think!

ETA: Guys guys guys guys guys! I posted a question on that blog post asking if there was any news on the rides which were going to be open for LTtE, and I got this reply.

"Sure, you’ll be able to enjoy other DHS attractions during the evening, including The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith, “The American Idol Experience,” Toy Story Mania, the Great Movie Ride and others."

Brilliant!

 

[mickeysaver]

I will definitely miss the stage shows with the dancing, but the rest of it sounds like a wonderful evening is going to be had by all. I can't wait!

 

[RadioFanatic]

http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/bl...y-is-august-14-at-disney’s-hollywood-studios/

The Disney Parks blog posted this update with some news about the Hyperspace Hoopla dance stage at LTtE. What do you think? I'll quite happily miss it I think!
ETA: Guys guys guys guys guys! I posted a question on that blog post asking if there was any news on the rides which were going to be open for LTtE, and I got this reply.

"Sure, you’ll be able to enjoy other DHS attractions during the evening, including The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith, “The American Idol Experience,” Toy Story Mania, the Great Movie Ride and others."

Brilliant!

I'm right there with you on that - it sounds worse than the Star Wars Christmas special! I hope they have something better than that going on - we're paying an awful lot of money for them to do the same things they did during the SW weekends which was free!

 

[julwh]

I will definitely miss the stage shows with the dancing, but the rest of it sounds like a wonderful evening is going to be had by all. I can't wait!

lol - I do NOT want to see Luke and Leia dirty dancing! ack!

 

[julwh]

I haven't even seen that - where did you see it?

Just found this link to pictures from Star Wars Weekends of upcoming items! I am normally always in the parade not in the parks so I didn't even see these this year!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/49032787@N08/sets/72157624109845568/

Would be nice to have the heads-up so I know what to budget money for!

 

[RadioFanatic]

Thanks julwh!

 

[julwh]

Thanks julwh!

Anytime! If you see anything, please post it too! I love having all the info ahead of time.

 

[mickeysaver]

Just found this link to pictures from Star Wars Weekends of upcoming items! I am normally always in the parade not in the parks so I didn't even see these this year!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/49032787@N08/sets/72157624109845568/

Would be nice to have the heads-up so I know what to budget money for!

Must have Stitch Pin!

 

[yulilin3]

Updated info on starwars.com:
When Darth Vader moonwalks and Donald Duck sports Imperial stormtrooper armor, something special must be happening.

With a heaping helping of Disney magic, the Star Wars galaxy will descend upon Walt Disney World Resort from 8pm - 1am on Aug. 14, 2010 for an exclusive party to let fans of the sci-fi saga provide a special send-off to Star Tours before the popular attraction "powers down" in preparation for a new, 3-D Star Wars adventure that will open in 2011 at Disneyland park in California and Disney's Hollywood Studios in Florida.

But before the blaster doors on the attraction close temporarily, Disney's Hollywood Studios theme park will host "Last Tour to Endor," an after-hours, private event that will feature live entertainment, Disney characters in their favorite Star Wars attire, a special Star Wars-themed fireworks spectacular, the "Death Star Disco," Jedi Training Academy, Star Wars trivia challenges and more.

And yes, Darth Vader may even moonwalk.

The Dark Lord of the Sith and his stormtroopers, known to many Disney guests for their Michael Jackson-like dance moves to songs like "Thriller" and "Beat It" during the popular "Hyperspace Hoopla" at the park's annual Star Wars Weekends event, will take the stage during the "Last Tour to Endor" for a special edition of "Hyperspace Hoopla." They will be joined by a cast of Star Wars characters moving and shaking to their favorite 1970s and 1980s dance tunes in the "Dance-Off with the Star Wars Stars."

"Dance-Off with the Star Wars Stars" premiered several years ago and has since become a hit not only for Star Wars Weekends guests each year, but also for millions more on YouTube. (See more detail about the "Dance-Off" at the "Last Tour to Endor" party below, including the scheduled cast of characters and tune selections.)

And while the Star Tours attraction serves as the galactic centerpiece of the celebration, "Last Tour to Endor" guests also will be able to enjoy other Disney's Hollywood Studios attractions during the evening, including The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith, "The American Idol Experience," Toy Story Mania, the Great Movie Ride and more.

"Last Tour to Endor" tickets are $75 in advance, and will be $89 at the gate (if available). Advance tickets may be purchased online at starwarscelebration.com. Here are some other fast facts about the "Last Tour to Endor" party*:


This is the largest private party ever held during a Star Wars Celebration.

Fans are encouraged to get into the Star Wars spirit and dress in their favorite Star Wars costume for the event.

Special Star Wars-themed entertainment, created just for this party, will be showcased throughout evening.

"Last Tour to Endor" event-exclusive memorabilia, collectibles and merchandise will be available for purchase at the party.

Just like during Star Wars Weekends, Mickey Mouse and his pals plan to join the fun by dressing up as their favorite saga characters. Mickey Mouse becomes Jedi Mickey; Donald Duck becomes Stormtrooper Donald; Goofy does his best Darth Vader impersonation and Minnie Mouse dons a honeybun-style wig and white dress in honor of Princess Leia.

Free roundtrip shuttles to the event from the Orange County Convention Center will be offered for Star Wars Celebration attendees.

A salute to the Star Tours attraction will cap the evening in grand fashion.

While the party officially begins at 8 p.m., "Last Tour to Endor" ticket holders can get a head-start on their theme park fun and enter Disney's Hollywood Studios as early as 4 p.m.

"Hyperspace Hoopla" will feature Star Wars characters stepping outside of their galaxy and putting on a display of dancing like never before. Here's the lineup scheduled for the "Last Tour of Endor"

"Grease is the word" that Chewie heard: Chewbacca, Han Solo and the Jawas put on their dancing shoes (except Chewbacca of course, who will be frantically moving his furry feet) and perform a tune from the 1978 hit movie-musical Grease. In fact, Rebel spies have provided initial intel that Chewbacca's fur will be fashioned into a 1950's pompadour hairstyle just for the occasion.

"Nobody puts Leia in a corner:: Luke Skywalker and Princess Leia will go back to the 1980s with a dance number from the box-office hit Dirty Dancing.

"Strike a pose, there's nothing to it": Some of the most famous females from the Star Wars saga -- including Queen Amidala, Ahsoka Tano, Zam Wessel and Aurra Sing -- will join forces for an ensemble dance number set to one of the biggest pop hits by the "material girl" herself, Madonna.

King of Pop, or King of the Dark Side?: Returning by popular demand will be Darth Vader and his crew of dancing stormtroopers, cutting a rug (and no, not cutting it with a lightsaber) to a hit medley from the King of Pop, Michael Jackson. At previous "Hyperspace Hooplas," the Dark Lord has been known to even don a single, sequined glove as he channels the iconic music superstar.

 

[the_jedi_master]

Ah, Disney's so called high standards for those in costume at the parks allow goofing off and dancing, but those in the 501st are never supposed to do things that no in universe Storm Trooper would do.

 

[julwh]

Ah, Disney's so called high standards for those in costume at the parks allow goofing off and dancing, but those in the 501st are never supposed to do things that no in universe Storm Trooper would do.

I know it! We have strict instructions before the SWW parades to not point weapons, wave or even acknowledge the crowd but the Disney employees are allowed to. Rebel characters are allowed to interact too.

 

[julwh]

Do you think they will wait till 1:00am to do the fireworks?

 

[whatcateydid]

Do you think they will wait till 1:00am to do the fireworks?

I would imagine they'd be before 1am, but towards the end of the night. I wonder if Disney have any restrictions on noise for stuff like that late at night?

 

[TriciaSDMom]

Do you think they will wait till 1:00am to do the fireworks?

I wonder that too. I have a hard time staying up past 11:00, but I'm going to suck it up for some fireworks. It's kind of the main reason we are going to the party.

 

[samoyed]

Julwh... Thanks for all the information... That really makes me feel better... Yes I am a Hyperspace member, but it says only 2 can enter on that, and we are three. When in Disney I usually rent my Mom a wheelchair, but I will not have one with me to use the handicap entrance for the Convention Center. I knew shopping would be crazy, but I can always do it later in the day and leave my Mom and daughter at the Hotel pool and deal with the crowds by myself. I love looking at all the props and costumes. With the adult lazer tag, do you think they will let me and my 12 year old do it or do they have age restrictions?

 

[mickeysaver]

Official Event Merchandise is now on Disney's website.

 

[julwh]

samoyed - I am sure your 12 year old will be able to do the lazer tag with you. And yes, the shopping will get less hectic later in the day so if you can do it solo, might be easier for you! There are a lot of panels on collecting and costuming plus there will be alot of props in the 501st room plus I am sure LFL will have their props/costumes on exhibit (they have in the past).

I'll be there 2 weeks from today - woohoo!!

 

[samoyed]

OK I have more more question. If you have your tickets already why on the Schedule is there an area for Registration? Do you have to register if you have tickets or is this for people who want to buy tickets to Celebration? I getting really excited, I just checked out www.rebelscum.com for their survival guide and they have a lot of exclusive merchandise listed....some with pictures... I can't wait to go shopping.