Star Wars Weekends 2004 @ Disney MGM Studios

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 ran

 

Process for "On Location" Autograph Sessions for Star Wars Weekends

Disney's FASTPASS® service, developed to reduce wait times for popular Disney theme park attractions, will be utilized for all "On Location" Autograph Sessions at this year's Star Wars Weekends. It's easy to use and will allow you to secure a FASTPASS Return Time for a designated autograph session. So now you can go enjoy other Star Wars Weekends activities instead of waiting in line for a session; knowing that you will still get that special autograph.

How Do I Get a FASTPASS Ticket?

· Each member of your party inserts his or her theme park ticket into the FASTPASS station or kiosk for the celebrity they wish to meet.
· If FASTPASSES are still available, they'll each receive a FASTPASS ticket with a Return Time for that celebrity's autograph session.
· To receive your autograph, just show up at the autograph location at the time designated on your FASTPASS ticket.
· A FASTPASS ticket is required for each autograph.

Where Do I Get a FASTPASS Ticket?

· There will be one distribution area.

· Star Wars Weekend Celebrity FASTPASS tickets will be located at Who Wants to Be A Millionaire - Play It!

Is There a Limit to the Number of FASTPASS Tickets I Can Get?

· Yes, you will be able to get one guaranteed FASTPASS per celebrity and one standby FASTPASS if there is availability.
· There is a capacity limit for each autograph session.
· Tickets will be distributed on a first come, first serve basis.

Can I Get a FASTPASS Ticket for a Member of My Party That is Not Present?

· No, each Guest must be present with their theme park ticket to receive a FASTPASS.

Can I Reserve FASTPASS Tickets?

· Distribution of FASTPASS tickets will begin when the park opens and are only good for Autograph Sessions that same day.
· FASTPASS tickets will be distributed on a first come, first serve basis.

Will I Be Able To Get An Autograph Without a FASTPASS Ticket?

· FASTPASS tickets are required to receive an autograph.
· However, once all the FASTPASS tickets are distributed for a particular actor, a limited number of Standby Tickets will be made available.
· Standby Tickets do not guarantee an autograph. standby ticket holders will be taken if there is time remaining in a session after all FASTPASS ticket holders have received their autographs.

 

Win a trip to SW Weekends

http://brighthousenetworks47.com/sww/jedi.htm

 

Some pics & tips from last year's event:

http://www.tradefederation.net/pages/features/weekends/

http://www.galactichunter.com/features/weekends/index.asp