Star Wars weekends at Disney-MGM Studios

Star Wars weekends at Disney-MGM Studios

Star Wars Weekends

For four consecutive weekends beginning May 5 the Disney-MGM Studios will present Star Wars Weekends.

Inspired by the four Star Wars films – Star Wars, The Empire Strikes Back, Return of the Jedi and Stars Wars: Episode 1 The Phantom Menace – Star Wars Weekends bring guests face-to-face with their favorite cosmic characters, from the cuddly Ewoks to the evil Darth Maul. Here’s what’s in store:

Actors from the films are scheduled to appear in daily star conversations and Hollywood-style motorcades. Walt Disney World guests also have the opportunity to get acquainted with the actors “behind the masks” of many favorite Star Wars characters. Those scheduled to appear include:

  • May 5 – 7: Billy Dee Williams (Lando Calrissian) and Kenny Baker (R2-D2)
  • May 12 – 14: Carrie Fisher (Princess Leia) and Peter Mayhew (Chewbacca)
  • May 19 – 21: Jake Lloyd (the future Darth Vader/Anakin Skywalker) and David Prowse (Darth Vader)
  • May 26 – 28: Jeremy Bulloch (Boba Fett) and a celebrity yet to be named.

In addition, more than a dozen characters from the George Lucas films – from Queen Amidala to Chewbacca – will roam the Disney-MGM Studios greeting guests and posing for photographs.

Star Wars trivia contests and games will be held to test fans’ knowledge of “the Force” and a special Video Starcade will feature the best in Star Wars-inspired electronic games.

As the sun gives way to the stars each evening, the excitement rises with a Cantina Street Party from 5 p.m. to park closing.

Star Wars merchandise – from action figures and commemorative posters to costumes, masks and other limited-edition memorabilia – will be available in Tatooine Traders. With a look inspired by scenes in The Phantom Menace, the new store is adjacent to the Ewok Village set at the Star Wars attraction.

Star Wars Weekends launch begin May 5th and are held four consecutive weekends (Friday, Saturday and Sunday) through May 28. Activities are included with regular Disney-MGM Studios admission.

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-- Posted March 22, 2000

Source: Company Press Release