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“Legends of The Force” Motorcade and Welcome Cavalcade 2013 Star Wars Wars Weekends

Published May 19, 2013 by Disneyways.com

This awesome parade is from the very first day of Star Wars Weekends – May 17, 2013.

The celebrity guests, character meetings, special maps, food and  all the fun of Star Wars Weekends make them a can’t miss!

Once you click this link you will be able to watch the entire parade in three parts with no further action on your part.

Thank you Ramon Rodriguez of Theme Park Concierges.com for the awesome job as cameraman! In addition to everything else, during our wait, Ramon managed to get breakfast for us AND deliver a soda for a woman in an EVC. He is so considerate of others and it is always great to be in his company.

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Ramon and I got our spot along the parade route nearly 2 hours early to make sure to get the best video possible for you today. We hope you will enjoy it along with all of our other great blogs about Star Wars Weekends!

And now…get ready to see all your favorite characters including Chewbacca, R2D2, the amazing parade of Stormtroopers and so much more!

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2013 Star Wars Weekends Entertainment…Food…and Merch oh my!

Published May 17, 2013 by Disneyways.com

Check out all the Star Wars fun beginning today!!

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Entertainment:
Encounter over 60 Star Wars characters from the entire saga
From Darth Maul and Anakin, to Chewbacca, you’ll find heroes and villains from throughout the galaxy
Celebrities
Autograph Sessions
Legends of the Force
A Star Wars themed motorcade
Stage Shows
Stars of the Saga
Behind the Force: Star Wars Voices
Padawan Mind Challenge
Hyperspace Hoopla
Obi-Wan and Beyond
Visit to the Maul (Weekends 1 & 2)
An Ewok’s Tale, my short story (Weekends 2 & 3)

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Food and Beverage Featured Menu Offerings:
Darth Vader Cupcake
Available at – Sunset Ranch Market, ABC Commissary, Backlot Express, Studio Catering Company, Pizza Planet Arcade and Darth’s Mall
Only Available on Event Weekends

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R2-D2 Kids’ Power Pack Bucket
Available at – Sunset Ranch Market, ABC Commissary, Backlor Express, Studios Catering Company and Pizza Planet Arcade
R2-D2 Churro Bucket with Chocolate Sauce
Available at – Churro Cart at the Great Movie Ride, Pretzel Garden and Darth’s Mall
R2-D2 Corn Dog Bucket with Chips
Available at – Herbie’s Drive-in

Additional Food and Beverage Locations on Event Days
Hot Dogs at Pixar Place
Hot Dogs on Echo Lake
Hot Dogs near Animation Courtyard
Churro Cart at Darth’s Mall

Additional Alcoholic Beverage Locations on Event Days
Outside 50′s Prime Time Café
Outside The Hollywood Brown Derby
Outside Sci-If Dine-In Theater Restaurant

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Merchandise
Darth’s Mall
A galaxy of Star Wars themed and special event logo merchandise developed just for Star Wars Weekends 2013.
Merchandise Offerings include: Tee Shirts, Hats, Pins, Glassware, Buttons, Totes, Vinylmations, Toys, Plush, Artwork, Cell Phone Cases, and Ashley Eckstein’s clothing line: “Her Universe”
Annual Passholder Products
Name Tags, Event Pins, Poster Size Calendar, Autograph Book, Han Solo Carbonite Vinylmation, and a Baseball Cap
Product Offerings Throughout the Park
Star Wars Product Everyday and Select Event Product on the Weekends
Tatooine Traders
Superstar Shop
Mickey’s of Hollywood
Prop Shop
Villains in Vogue (Beverly Sunset)
Special Event Product Only During Event Days
Main Entrance Cart
Stage Show Cart
Sorcerer’s Hat Shop (Event Trading Pins OnlyBacklot Express Cart

Click here to see the map for week one!

2013 Star Wars Weekends Map for Week One

Published May 14, 2013 by Disneyways.com

As always, Disney reserves the right to change this information at any time, without notice.

Click to enlarge!

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Photo Source KennythePirate.com

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Photo source KennythePirate.com

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More News on Star Wars Weekends 2013

Published May 10, 2013 by Disneyways.com

May 4th Disney celebrated “May the 4th Be With You” as part of Limited Time Magic.

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May 6th we were one of the first sites to post an unofficial  list of Star Wars celebrities expected to make an appearance at Hollywood Studios for Star Wars Weekends 2013.

Today we are happy to report Disney has finally officially released this information as well.

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New this year is a photo opportunity with a “life-size” rancor. The giant beast, which was Jabba the Hutt’s prized pet in Star Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi, will be on display during the event. The handcrafted replica is 17 feet long and weighs more than 700 pounds. The reptomammal sculpture is well-traveled — it’s a popular piece at Star Wars events around the globe and will make its way to Walt Disney World for Star Wars Weekends.

(I was going to put a picture of  the giant rancor here – but frankly, it frightens me a little – and it won’t go with all my pink sparkles.)

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Also new – a trio of specialty “one-man shows” will be presented this year, giving guests a peek into the on- and off-screen worlds of three Star Wars celebrities — James Arnold Taylor, Ray Park and Warwick Davis.

  • “Obi-Wan & Beyond” (each event day) stars James Arnold Taylor. James takes audiences on a journey into his wonderful world of voice acting.
  • “Visit to the Maul” (Weekends I and II) features Ray Park. Guests can see a demonstration of amazing martial arts skills by the actor who portrayed Darth Maul on the silver screen.
  • “An Ewok’s Tale – my short story” (Weekends II and III) stars Warwick Davis. Guests get a unique look into the fascinating world of this Star Wars legend.

As you plan your visit to Star Wars Weekends, be aware that many of the behind-the-scenes shows reach capacity quickly, so arrive early. Also, you’ll want to arrive early to the park if you would like to get a celebrity autograph.

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Join the conversation online by using the hashtag #StarWarsWeekends on Twitter.

Star Wars: © 2013 Lucasfilm Ltd. & TM.
(*celebrities and entertainment schedule subject to change)

Full List of Star Wars Weekends Celebrities for 2013

Published May 6, 2013 by Disneyways.com

Here’s the full list of Star Wars Weekends celebrities for 2013 according to StudiosCentral.com - dates and celebrities always subject to change.

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MAY 17-19

Ray Park – (Darth Maul)
Jeremy Bullock (Bobba Fett)
Dee Bradley Baker (voice of Clones on CW)

MAY 24-26
Ray Park (Darth Maul )
Warwick Davis ( Wicket)
Jim Cummings (voice of Hondo Ohnaka-Star Wars Clone Wars)

MAY 31 – JUNE 2
Warwick Davis ( Wicket)
Tim Rose (Admiral Ackbar – Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi)
Sam Witwer (Voice of Darth Maul – Star Wars: The Clone Wars)

JUNE 7-9
Billy Dee Williams (Lando Calrissian)
Peter Mayhew (Chewbacca)
Tom Kane (Voice of Yoda in Star Wars Clone Wars)

In addition to the celebrities listed above, Ashley Eckstein and James Arnold Taylor will also be available to meet every weekend of Star Wars Weekends.

For more information on SWW click here.

For photos and video of May the 4th be with you – click here.

Star Wars Weekends 2013

Published April 9, 2013 by Disneyways.com

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Star Wars Weekends is an annual special event at Disney’s Hollywood Studios 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.

The dates for 2013′s Star Wars Weekends at Disney’s Hollywood Studios have been announced.

The Disney Parks blog revealed the special event weekends will be May 17-19, May 24-26, May 31 -June 2, June 7-9, 2013.

Click HERE to see Star Wars 2013 Merchandise.

James Arnold Taylor and Ashley Eckstein will be the celebrity hosts for all 4 weekends.

Disney’s Hollywood Studios admission is required. Availability is limited for some events, which may be cancelled at any time.

In 2013 there will be more than 60 characters representing all six of the Star Wars films: Star Wars, The Empire Strikes Back, Return of the Jedi, The Phantom Menace, Attack of the Clones and Revenge of the Sith.

Here is the list of some possible characters we may see in 2013:

(NOTE: These are characters, not the actors who portrayed them.)

Ahsoka
Anakin Skywalker
Aurra Sing
Boba Fett
Cantina Band
Chewbacca
Clone Troopers
Darth Maul
Darth Vader
Ewoks
Gamorrean Guard
Jango Fett
Jawas
Jedi Mickey

Kit Fisto
Leia Minnie
Mace Windu
Princess Leia
Luke Skywalker
Queen Amidala
R2-D2
Shaak Ti
Stormtroopers
Stormtrooper Donald
Tusken Raiders
Vader Goofy
Zam Wesell

This is the first year Star Wars Weekends will be run under new ownership, so to speak. Walt Disney Company recently purchased Lucasfilm and owns the rights to Star Wars including plans to release three new films in years to come.

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Guest appearances subject to change without notice.

So far we know:

  • SCHEDULED CELEBRITY APPEARANCES
    • MAY 17-19
      • Ray Park – (Darth Maul – Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace)
    • MAY 24-26
      • Ray Park (Darth Maul – Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace)
      • Warwick Davis (everyone’s favorite Ewok, Wicket W. Warrick)
    • MAY 31 – JUNE 2
      • Warwick Davis (everyone’s favorite Ewok, Wicket W. Warrick)
    • JUNE 7-9
      • Billy Dee Williams (everyone’s favorite galactic smuggler, Lando Calrissian)

Disney’s FASTPASS Service will be used for all autograph sessions during Star Wars Weekends. It works the same as it does for attractions. A limited number of FASTPASS tickets are available. You will pick up your ticket with a scheduled autograph return time (instead of a ride time). You then get to go enjoy the park until your FASTPASS autograph return time. When your return time comes you just go to the autograph location. Each guest must be present to receive a FASTPASS. Once the tickets for an actor are gone, Disney will distribute a limited number of stand by tickets with a return time. Check the park guide for more details.

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Star Wars Droid Factory at Hollywood Studios

Published January 7, 2013 by Disneyways.com

If you feel a tremor in the Force, it might be because of a new merchandise feature at Disney’s Hollywood Studios opening in time for Star Wars Weekends.

The new Droid Factory is a build-your-own toy experience within the Tatooine Traders store near the Star Tours ride. For those not familiar with the intracacies of the Star Wars universe, it’s basically R2-D2 and his pals. R2-D2 is an astromech droid, and R2 is just one of a slew of said droids.

Disney Parks released a video  showing details of the new feature. In the video, Disney Parks toy designer Brad Schoeneberg said, “One of the problems I had when I was a child was that in my droid playset, I never had enough droids. You need a droid army.”

“Now with the Droid Factory, you can actually build and name your very own action figure.”

It’s similar to the build-your-own light saber or even the build-your-own Mr. Potato Head shopping options found at Disney stores.

According to the Disney Parks blog, the idea for the Droid Factory has been around since 2009. At launch, there are 71 different pieces available from which fans can build literally thousands of permutations of the 3 3/4-inch toys. You can read more details about what’s available on their blog.

May the Force be With You – Star Wars Weekends 2012

Published April 13, 2012 by Disneyways.com

STAR WARS WEEKENDS 2012!!! Official word from Disney!!

 

Star WarsTM Weekends at Disney’s Hollywood Studios™
May 18-20, 25-27, 2012
June 1-3, 8-10, 2012

Star Wars Weekends is an annual special event at Disney’s Hollywood Studios 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.

Disney’s Hollywood Studios admission is required. Availability is limited for some events, which may be cancelled at any time.

SCHEDULED CELEBRITY APPEARANCES

  • MAY      18-20
    • Ray Park – (Darth Maul – Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace)
    • Jerome Blake (Rune Haako/Mas Amedda – Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace)
    • Dee Bradley Baker (voice of Clone Captain Rex and Clone Commander Cody – Star Wars: The Clone Wars)
  • MAY      25-27
    • Andy Secombe (Watto – Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace)
    • Ray Park (Darth Maul – Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace)
    • Tom Kane (voice of Yoda – Star Wars: The Clone Wars)
  • JUNE      1-3
    • Jake Lloyd (Anakin Skywalker – Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace)
    • Silas Carson (Nute Gunray/Ki-Adi-Mundi – Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace)
    • (Star Wars: The Clone Wars voice talent – currently TBD)
  • JUNE      8-10
    • Michonne Bourriague (Aurra Sing – Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace
    • Jeremy Bulloch (Boba Fett – Star Wars: Episode V The Empire Strikes Back and Star Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi)
    • Daniel Logan (Boba Fett – Star Wars: Episode II Attack of the Clones)
    • Nika Futterman (voice of Asajj Ventress – Star Wars:  The Clone Wars)
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