Star Wars Weekends are an exciting time to be at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
The special Star Wars events run Friday to Sunday from May 15 to June 14, 2015 and include special Star Wars merchandise, food, characters, celebrities, parades and more.
Many children, and even some adults, will dress up in their Star Wars costumes for the event. I know that our kids would want to wear their costumes no matter how hot they were. When searching for costumes, find your child a cheap, light-weight costume to wear to the park. The Disney Store sells some cute Star Wars Costumes, t-shirts and accessories that could help you prepare your wardrobe. Amazon also has some Clone Trooper and Classic Luke Skywalker costumes as well. It can be very hot in May and June in Orlando, so if your child does dress up, bring a spare set of regular clothes for them to change into once the novelty is replaced with lots of sweat. With the multitude of Star Wars characters in the park, dressing up can make for some really great photos.
More guests will visit Disney’s Hollywood Studios on any given Star Wars day than just about any other day of the year. These events draw very large crowds and things like FastPass+ for celebrity meetings, spots in Jedi Training Academy, and opportunities to be in the trivia contest are all often gone prior to or just after the park opens.
Padawan Mind Challenge
Join a pair of funny hosts for a series of fun and interactive Star Wars trivia challenges. Designed for ages 4 to 11, the Padawan Mind Challenge is a great way to watch your kids show off their knowledge alongside popular Star Wars characters. You need to sign up your padawans at the Event Information Table near ABC Sound Studio.
Highlights of what’s new for Star Wars Weekends 2015 include:
- “Star Wars: Rebels”– Relive the first season of the Disney XD series “Star Wars: Rebels,” in an all-new show with Star Wars Weekends host James Arnold Taylor, the voice of Obi-Wan Kenobi in Star Wars: The Clone Wars, and a special guest from the show’s voice cast, along with a few surprises.
- Autograph Opportunities – Autograph sessions with Star Wars celebrities will be held in an indoor location, just off Commissary Lane near Star Tours – The Adventure Continues.
- Darth’s Mall – They have expanded the complex of shops near Streets of America for the best selection of Star Wars merchandise.
- Stars of Saga Star Wars Celebrity Talk Show – Star Wars Weekends celebrities host a 30-minute, Star Wars-themed talk show.
Legends of the Force: Star Wars Celebrity Motorcade is always a crowd favorite.
The grand motorcade features several of your favorite Star Wars characters and celebrities. The procession begins at the front of the park and travels all the way to the Star Wars Weekends Event Stage, and concludes with a grand celebrity welcome.
Summon the Force celebration
Each night the “Summon the Force” celebration will close out the day, with the “Symphony in the Stars” fireworks returning as the evening’s grand finale.
Reservations Now Available for Star Wars Weekend Packages:
Jedi Mickey’s Star Wars Dine at Hollywood & Vine.
Hollywood & Vine will be transformed into a galaxy far, far away with Jedi Mickey, Princess Leia Minnie, Darth Vader Goofy, Storm Trooper Donald and Ewoks Chip ‘n’ Dale. There will be a meet and greet and the guests will be able to interact during several fun Star Wars themed moments throughout the evening. Star Wars decor, themed foods and music create the intergalactic atmosphere seen nowhere else in the galaxy. Jedi Mickey’s Star Wars Dine at Hollywood & Vine will be available daily from 4:15pm to 8:00pm, $57.99 per adult and $34.99 per child age 3 to 9 (tax is included; gratuity is not).
Star Wars Dine-In Galactic Breakfast!
Located at the Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater, it’s a long time ago at a drive-in far, far away, where out-of-this-world breakfast delicacies are accompanied by movie moments from the Star Wars films. Darth Vader, the Dark Lord of the Sith, along with other infamous Star Wars characters, will be available to take pictures with. The hours for this special breakfast are 8:00am to 11:00a.m. and cost $49.99 adult and $31.99 child age 3 to 9 (tax is included; gratuity is not).
Feel the Force Premium Package
The Force is stronger with a Feel the Force Premium Package during Star Wars Weekends at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. This out-of-this-world event package includes a reserved viewing area with soft drinks and water for the Legends of the Force: Star Wars Celebrity Motorcade, reserved seating for one of the Celebrity Talk Shows in Theater of the Stars at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Show time will be selected at check-in, which begins at 10:00am. There are a limited amount of seats per show and times are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. The package includes a reserved viewing location for the nightly “Symphony in the Stars” fireworks show and is paired with a Star Wars themed dessert party with specialty alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Guests can purchase Feel the Force Premium Packages for $69 per adult or $39 for children ages 3 to 9 (tax and gratuity included). Be sure to purchase in advance, since ticket quantities are limited.
Feel the Force Deluxe Premium Package
You can upgrade to the Feel the Force Deluxe Premium Package, which gives guests a reserved viewing area with soft drinks and water for Legends of the Force: Star Wars Celebrity Motorcade. Then you are allowed to follow behind the Legends of the Force: Star Wars Celebrity Motorcade down Hollywood Boulevard. It also provides reserved seating for all of the celebrity talk shows that day in the Theater of the Stars, and offers priority access to Darth’s Mall throughout the day of the package. It also comes with a commemorative lanyard and credential to honor your most impressive day. The Feel the Force Deluxe Premium Package can be purchased for $99 per adult or $64 for children ages 3 to 9 (tax and gratuity included). Deluxe tickets can be purchased by calling (407) 939-3463 only; online booking is not available for Deluxe tickets. Show time will be selected at check-in, which begins at 10:00 am. There are a limited amount of seats per show and times are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.
For more information on Star Wars Weekend visit https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/events-tours/hollywood-studios/star-wars-weekend/.
