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Star Wars Weekends

Discussion in 'Archive: Melbourne, FL' started by Thumper09, May 12, 2004.

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  1. Thumper09

    Thumper09 Force Ghost star 4

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    Hi, all.

    A heads-up for those who may not know: Star Wars Weekends starts this weekend (May 15th-ish) at Disney MGM.

    Fan Club Weekend is the first weekend in June.

    -Katie
    Thumper
     
  2. Q99213

    Q99213 Jedi Padawan star 4

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    I'll be in the parade, probably one of the few Jedi. Are any other Rebels attending?
     
  3. radicalray

    radicalray Jedi Youngling star 1

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    STAR WARS WEEKENDS 2004
    Dates:
    · May 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, 23, 28, 29, 30
    · June 4, 5, 6, 11, 12, 13
    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 two Star Wars celebrities take part in meet-and-greet sessions, star conversations, and Hollywood-style motorcades.
    Details:
    · Activities are included with regular Disney-MGM Studios admission.
    · Check with Resort Guest Services and Parks Guest Relations for updated information on Celebrities and Events.
    · Advise Guests to refer to the Times Guides in May and June the weekend of their visit for specific times and locations.
    · For the latest Star Wars Weekends updates, Guests may visit disneyworld.com or www.starwars.com. For more information, tickets or resort reservations, Guests can call 407-W-Disney or a travel agent.
    · Note: all times are subject to change or cancellation due to weather or talent restrictions.
    o Weekend 1 (May 14, 15, 16)
    o Weekend 2 (May 21, 22, 23)
    o Weekend 3 (May 28, 29, 30)
    o Weekend 4 (June 4, 5, 6)
    o Weekend 5 (June 11, 12, 13)
    Autograph Sessions:
    Celebrities will participate in 3 autograph sessions per day. FASTPASS tickets are required for a Guest to obtain an autograph. The guests can obtain FASTPASS tickets at the Millionaire FASTPASS distribution area on Mickey Ave. This will open at 9am. Due to time restrictions Guests will be allowed one autograph per person.
    Weekend 1 - May 14, 15, & 16
    · Jeremy Bulloch :"Boba Fett"
    · Jake Lloyd :young"Anakin Skywalker"
    Weekend 2 - May 21, 22, & 23
    · Peter Mayhew :"Chewbacca"
    · Jerome Blake: "Rune Haako"
    Weekend 3 - May 28, 29, & 30
    · Anthony Daniels :"C3PO"
    · Andy Secombe: "Watto"
    Weekend 4 - June 4, 5, & 6
    · Warwick Davis :"Wicket the Ewok"
    · Mike Quinn: "Nien Nunb"
    Weekend 5 - June 11, 12, & 13
    · Daniel Logan :young"Boba Fett"
    · Amy Allen :"Ayla Secura"

    Also featured at the five-week fan-fest:
    Information Desk -- Located at the entrance to the event area, across from Drew Carey: Sounds Dangerous. Have all your event questions answered and sign up for our different Trivia contests to test your Star Wars knowledge.

    Jedi Mickey and Star Wars Character Meet & Greets -- One of the largest gatherings anywhere of characters from all five Star Wars films -- from Queen Amidala and Darth Maul to Jango Fett and Greedo -- will roam Disney-MGM Studios greeting Guests, signing autographs, and posing for photographs.

    Legends of the Force: A Star Wars Celebrity Motorcade -- A galaxy of Star Wars characters join the celebrities in a Motorcade up Hollywood Blvd. all the way up to the Star Tours attraction.

    Stars of the Saga: Star Wars Celebrity Talk Show -- Fascinating Question & Answer sessions with both of the weekend's celebrities. Occurs once a day at the ABC TV Theater

    Star Tours: 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.

    Star Wars Special edition "Who Wants to be a Millionaire" Play It! -- Two Star Wars themed shows of the popular game show attraction "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire--Play It!" per day. There will be a variety of Star Wars -inspired questions with added Star Wars prizes. The attraction's studio audience can join in the fun by answering trivia questions using keypads installed at each seat.

    Star Wars Trivia Challenges -- Star Wars Trivia challenges will take place at the Star Tours plaza to test fans' film knowledge. One adult and one children's trivia challenge per day with the winners receiving Star Wars prizes.

    Jedi Training Academy -- Eight times a day, lucky youngsters will be chosen at r
     
  4. radicalray

    radicalray Jedi Youngling star 1

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    SW Weekends contest, only a few days left to enter!

    http://brighthousenetworks47.com/
     
  5. Thumper09

    Thumper09 Force Ghost star 4

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    I was going to sign up for the parade this weekend, but March through early May was just crazy for me and I didn't get the fixes to my costume done that I needed.

    Have fun, all. :)

    -Katie
    Thumper
     
  6. Q99213

    Q99213 Jedi Padawan star 4

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    Wow, am I going to be the only non-Imp marching this weekend? What about Fan Weekend in June? Don't leave me!
     
  7. radicalray

    radicalray Jedi Youngling star 1

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    pics & info on the event:

    http://www.galactichunter.com/sww04/
     
  8. radicalray

    radicalray Jedi Youngling star 1

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    Hey all you Star Wars Weekend Warriors!!

    As most of you know, I am reporting this event to a couple of SW fan sites. Looking for folks that would like to do a little "interview" and answer some questions about SWW, to be possibly featured in my reports. Name & age are optional, and interview can be done via email. Your time would be appreciated.

    Anyone interested, give me a shout!
    sharon@galactichunter.com
     
  9. radicalray

    radicalray Jedi Youngling star 1

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    Week #2 report & pics:
    http://www.galactichunter.com/sww04/
     
  10. radicalray

    radicalray Jedi Youngling star 1

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    Here is my week #3 report & pics:

    http://www.galactichunter.com/sww04/week3.asp

    Those of you attending in the coming weeks might want to check out these reports, they may help you enjoy your visit a little more.
     
  11. JonYo

    JonYo Jedi Youngling star 2

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    Got a couple of pics from Weekends 3 up at http://profile.myspace.com/users/4249401
     
  12. radicalray

    radicalray Jedi Youngling star 1

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    Final report & pics:
    http://www.galactichunter.com/sww04/week5.asp
     
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