Tag: Star Wars Weekends
Since 1997, Walt Disney World has hosted special Star Wars Weekends at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Guests can meet, greet and get autographs from characters of both the movies and animated series as well as from actors and voice actors. Click the link for more information about this year’s events which include parades, talk shows and … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Star Wars Weekends"
Tips for kids at Disney World’s Star Wars Weekends
Posted onDisney fans, who also are Star Wars fans, know that for four weekends in May and June, Disney's Hollywood Studios turns into a mecca for all things related to that galaxy far, far away. As the event has grown, so have the number of things that are geared toward kids. This year, we had a more casual approach to our arrival time because we weren't seeking an autograph. That was a mistake, though. The Force is not with families who do not line up outside the turnstiles at least an hour before park opening.
Star Wars 2013 Weekends Announced
Posted onStar Wars Weekends at Disney's Hollywood Studios will take place every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from May 17 - June 9, 2013.
James Arnold Taylor and Ashley Eckstein are returning as celebrity hosts for the annual special event.
Be aware of changes at Disney’s Hollywood Studios during Star Wars Weekends
Posted onAllEars.Net's Kristin Ford highlights changes within Disney's Hollywood Studios during Star Wars Weekends that might affect the way you tour the park. For example, the Disney Channel Rocks! street show is set up a little differently, and there's a one-way traffic pattern for guests exiting Tatooine Traders, who are directed down the ramp toward the Streets of America.
Tips for securing celebrity autographs at Disney’s Star Wars Weekends
Posted onBlogger Kristin Ford shares advice on getting celebrity autographs during Star Wars Weekends.
Disney’s Star Wars Weekends offer galaxy of fun for kids
Posted onStar Wars fans will be in their element at Disney's Hollywood Studios during Star Wars Weekends. But even if your kids cannot tell Luke Skywalker from Anakin Skywalker, they still can have a great time celebrating The Force. Blogger Kristin Ford shares some of the special activities that will appeal to younger event attendees, including the new-this-year Droid Factory.
Her Universe Star Wars Spring/Summer Apparel Line to Debut at Disney’s Star Wars Weekends and Online
Posted onNEW YORK, NY – MAY 15, 2012 – It’s a good time to be a fangirl of the Star Wars saga as Her Universe, the female sci-fi genre line of fashionable apparel and accessories, revealed its new Spring/Summer line to debut at Star Wars Weekends at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Orlando, Florida, running each weekend … Continue reading "Her Universe Star Wars Spring/Summer Apparel Line to Debut at Disney’s Star Wars Weekends and Online"
Wookiees, Jedi and Droids, Oh My! Star Wars Weekends Returns to the Walt Disney World Galaxy in May/June 2012
Posted onLAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Star Wars Weekends returns to the Walt Disney World Resort during May and June 2012, as Disney’s Hollywood Studios theme park celebrates the Star Wars film saga and the hit animated television series Star Wars: The Clone Wars. The annual special event, included in regular theme park admission, will be … Continue reading "Wookiees, Jedi and Droids, Oh My! Star Wars Weekends Returns to the Walt Disney World Galaxy in May/June 2012"
Carbon-Freeze-Me Experience at Star Wars Weekends
Posted onA new D-Tech Me Carbon Freeze Me experience will debut during 2012 Star Wars Weekends and is now available to book for a limited time only. Using the latest 3D facial scanning technology, you can receive a personalized 8-inch figurine of yourself "frozen" in carbonite like Han Solo in Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back. The Carbon Freezing Chamber will be located adjacent to The American Idol Experience. Reservations are required for this experience and may be made now through June 16, 2012, by contacting 407-939-8324. NOTE: Same-day reservations cannot be made within two hours of a reservation time. Event Dates: May 18, 2012 through June 16, 2012. Price: $99.95 plus shipping and taxes per person (maximum of two people per reservation). You'll also receive a light-up wristband for participating. You can order additional figurines using the same image scan for $74.95 each. It will take up to four weeks for you to receive your figurine. No discounts apply unless otherwise noted. You must be at least 3 years old to participate, and children must be accompanied by an adult at least 18 years of age or older during the entire experience. A valid accepted credit card number is required at time of booking. There's a $25 cancellation fee for no-shows or if a reservation is cancelled within 48 hours of scheduled experience. Due to its personalized nature, there are no refunds or exchanges.
Star Wars Weekends Returns to the Walt Disney World Galaxy in May 2012
Posted onStar Wars Weekends returns to the Walt Disney World Resort during May and June 2012, as Disney’s Hollywood Studios celebrates the Star Wars film saga and the hit animated television series Star Wars: The Clone Wars. The annual special event, included in regular theme park admission, will be held every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from … Continue reading "Star Wars Weekends Returns to the Walt Disney World Galaxy in May 2012"
