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'Star Wars' Weekends Return To Disney World

Celebrities Set To Make Guest Appearances, Sign Autographs

POSTED: Friday, April 18, 2008

Walt Disney World

The power of the Force and the magic of Disney combine for Star Wars Weekends at Disney's Hollywood Studios June 6 through June 29, 2008.

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- "Star Wars" Weekends are the highlight of the summer for many Jedis, and its back at Walt Disney World in June.

The family-friendly fan-fest is scheduled for Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from June 6 through June 29 at Disney's Hollywood Studios theme park.

With the Star Tours thrill attraction serving as the centerpiece of the celebration, the event fills Disney's Hollywood Studios with more than 50 "Star Wars" characters from the entire saga, including the evil Sith Darth Vader and Darth Maul, Greedo, Queen Amidala, Anakin Skywalker, R2-D2, Wookiee Chewbacca, Twi'leks, Rodians and every hero, heroine, droid and villain in between. Jedi Mickey Mouse has even been known to make an appearance.

"Star Wars" Weekends features a variety of activities such as: "Behind the Force," an insider's look at the making of the films; "Padawan Mind Challenge," allowing kids under 12 to test their wits before the Jedi Council; "Legends of the Force," a motorcade featuring favorite Star Wars celebrities; and "Jedi Training Academy," where young Jedi-wannabes can learn lightsaber battle techniques and test their newfound skills against Darth Vader or Darth Maul.

"Star Wars" celebrities are on hand each weekend for photos, question and answer sessions, autographs and Hollywood-style motorcades. All four weekends, "Star Wars" actor Warwick Davis (who portrayed "Wicket the Ewok") will serve as celebrity emcee and host of the event.

Other celebrities scheduled to appear include (subject to change):

June 6-8: Jeremy Bulloch ("Boba Fett") and Daniel Logan (young "Boba Fett")

June 13-15: Peter Mayhew ("Chewbacca") and David Prowse ("Darth Vader")

June 20-22: Amy Allen ("Aayla Secura") and Matthew Wood ("General Grievous")

June 27-29: Dave Filoni (director of the upcoming "Star Wars: The Clone Wars")

The Star Wars Weekends is included with regular admission to Disney's Hollywood Studios. Find out more at www.disneyworld.com/starwars.

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