According to the Disney cast newsletter, dates for the 2009 “Star Wars Weekends” are scheduled for May 22-24, May 29-31, June 5-7 and June 12-14 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios ™ theme park in Orlando.
The always popular first weekend private catered dinner is scheduled for May 23rd at 6:30 p.m. if you stay at Disney’s Pop Century Resort.
These special weekends feature appearances by your favorite Star Wars characters including Darth Vader and other celebrities as well as trivia and awards. You and the kids will also have the personal opportunity to meet and greet stars and originators of this series of movie classics with autographs and personal appearances. Daily shows conclude with the “Hyperspace Hoopa!” show which includes musical, dance and comedic entertainment.
Please note that some activities may have limited attendance. We have found that the best source of information on what stars will be attending is often the www.starwars.com website. Insiders indicate that Peter Mayhew (Chewbacca) will be in attendance from May 29-31. Celebrity hosts each weekend will be Jay Laga’aia and Ashley Eckstein. Disney has also indicated that some events may be cancelled at any time. Although rates have come down for most Disney accommodations, Orlando area vacation homes represent a great value opportunity to attend such a special event as this. Consult our vacation home reviews and vacation home communities section for complete coverage of Orlando, Kissimmee, Clermont and Davenport communities that are in close proximity to major theme park attractions. Other celebrities to attend according to the www.starwars.com website are:
May 22-24 Ray Park, Warwick Davis, James Arnold Taylor
May 29-31 Peter Mayhew, Matthew Wood
June 5-7 Jeremy Bulloch, David Prowse, Matt Lanter
The Star Wars Weekends 2011event at Disneyworld should continue this great tradition and be fun for kids of all ages.
