Orlando Travel Blog


Orlando to Host Star Wars Celebration VI by TheWiseman

Billed as “the ultimate fan experience,” Star Wars Celebration VI will take place August 23-26, 2012, at the Orange County Convention Center (9800 International Drive) in Orlando, Florida. Highlights will include costuming workshops, academic discussions, behind-the-scenes insights, fan films, sneak peeks at the future of Star Wars, panels, screenings and special events. For more information, visit www.starwarscelebration.com.



Disney World to Host Star Wars Weekends by TheWiseman

Star Wars Weekends will take place at Disney’s Hollywood Studios every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from May 20 through June 12, 2011. Dates are May 20-22, May 27-29, June 3-5 and June 10-12, 2011. In addition to the new attraction, Star Tours – The Adventure Continues, Star Wars Weekends will feature Star Wars characters, meet-and-greets, photo opportunities, Star Wars memorabilia, Star Wars trivia contests, Jedi Training Academy, Star Wars parades and the ever-popular “Hyperspace Hoopla” dance party. Activities are included in theme park admission. For more information about Star Wars Weekends, visit www.disneyworld.com/starwarsweekends.com.

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Last Tour to Endor at Disney’s Hollywood Studios by TheWiseman

Sights & Sounds of Star Wars Weekends by TheWiseman

Special Guests at Star Wars Weekends May 28-30 by TheWiseman

Star Wars Weekends resumes at Disney’s Hollywood Studios this weekend (May 28-30, 2010) with the following special guests scheduled to make weekend appearances:

Matthew Wood (voice of General Grievous in “Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith” and “Star Wars: The Clone Wars”)
Lorne Peterson (model-maker who worked on all six Star Wars live-action films)
Tom Kane (voice of Yoda in “Star Wars: The Clone Wars”)

For more information, visit www.starwars.com, www.disneyworld.com/starwarsweekends or www.disneyparks.com/blog.



Stars Wars Weekends to Return to Disney by TheWiseman

Disney’s Hollywood Studios will once again host Star Wars Weekends, an immensely popular sci-fi film festival, every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from May 22 through June 14, 2009. Star Wars Weekends features all of your favorite Star Wars characters such as Wookiees, Sith, droids, Jedi, Ewoks, bounty hunters and Rodians in meet-and-greet sessions, as well as Jedi Training Academy interactive entertainment experience, Star Wars memorabilia, Star Wars trivia contests, special Star Wars parades and star conversations with famous Star Wars actors and creative geniuses. Events activities are included in theme park admission. For more information about Star Wars Weekends, visit http://www.disneyworld.com/starwarsweekends.