May 2011 tip of the month

Tips on what's going on and how to get around Walt Disney World

 

 

May the Force be with you when visiting Walt Disney World in the month of May.

Every weekend from May 20th to June 12th at Disney's Hollywood Studios you will need to be on the lookout for the evil minions of the Empire as the park becomes the home for various heros and villains alike during Star Wars Weekends. Here is what you can expect:

*Courtesy of Walt Disney World*

Star Wars Weekends is an annual special event at Disney's Hollywood Studios theme park that celebrates the legendary Star Wars Saga and the animated television series, Star Wars: The Clone Wars. On Friday, Saturday and Sunday of each weekend, you can join celebrities and characters for special shows, panels, presentations and more!

Remember that Disney's Hollywood Studios theme park admission is required. Availability is limited for some events, which may be cancelled at any time.

Weekend Dates and Celebrity Hosts

Throughout each Star Wars weekend listed below, special celebrity hosts appear in various scheduled activities, including motorcades and autograph sessions. Check the daily printed program for up-to-the-minute information about appearances.

Celebrity Hosts - All Weekends
James Arnold Taylor (Obi-Wan Kenobi in Star Wars: The Clone Wars)
Ashley Eckstein (Ahsoka Tano, Star Wars: The Clone Wars)

May 20 to 22
Anthony Daniels (C-3PO)
Daniel Logan (Episode II Boba Fett)
Special Guest: Dave Filoni (Supervising Director, Star Wars: The Clone Wars)

May 27 to 29
Anthony Daniels (C-3PO)
Bruce Spence (Tion Medon)
Voice Talent Guest: Dee Bradley Baker (Captain Rex, Star Wars: The Clone Wars)

June 3 to 5
Ray Park (Darth Maul)
Jeremy Bulloch (Boba Fett)
Voice Talent Guest: Matt Lanter (Anakin, Star Wars: The Clone Wars)

June 10 to 12
Ray Park (Darth Maul)
Peter Mayhew (Chewbacca)
Voice Talent Guest: Tom Kane (Yoda, Star Wars: The Clone Wars)

The Return of Star Tours

Blast into the universe of Star Wars like never before—in 3-D! Star Tours—The Adventures Continue takes Jedi from Tatooine to Coruscant and beyond. With several possible missions, you never know where the Force may take you.

Celebrity Autographs

Have a memento signed by Star Wars celebrities attending the event! One autograph per Guest. A Disney's FASTPASS ensures your place in line at the celebrity autograph kiosk outside the Front Gate entrance. Grab a FASTPASS before the park opens, as quantities are extremely limited and are issued on a first-come, first-served basis. Once FASTPASS tickets have been distributed, stand-by tickets may be issued, although stand-by tickets do not guarantee an autograph.

Please note that each Guest must be present to receive a FASTPASS. Guests may not get a FASTPASS for other members of their party, nor may Guests save a place in any FASTPASS line for other party members.

Train, You Must

Kids under 12 can hone their lightsaber skills and prepare to do battle with Darth Vader himself at the Jedi Training Academy. And in the Padawan Mind Challenge, they can test their wits before the Jedi Council.

Hyperspace Hoopla!

At the end of each day, let loose with music, comedy and dancing at the Hyperspace Hoopla! With so many Ewoks, Wookiees, stormtroopers, Jawas and otherworldly creatures, young Jedi and their parents would be wise to have their cameras ready.

You also can stroll through Epcot to enjoy the blooms and blossoms of the Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival which will continue through the month.

Take advantge of the ability ot bring in a small cooler filled with water as the tempereatures in May (especially towards the end of the month) can be brutal.

See you next month!

 

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