Star Wars Weekends

Disney's Hollywood Studios

An annual celebration of all-things-Star Wars (mid-May through early June), this event features themed parades, “Star Wars” celebrity appearances, fireworks and character appearances.
  • Main Details

  • Ticketed Event
  • Park Ticket Required
  • Event Dates May 15-17, May 22-24, May 29-31, June 5-7, June 12-14 2015
  • Annual Event
  • Premium Packages

  • Available
  • Advance Purchase

Star Wars Weekends discontinued at Disney's Hollywood Studios
9 years ago

VIDEO - A Conversation with Frank Oz from the final weekend of the 2015 Star Wars Weekends
9 years ago

PHOTOS - Voice of Yoda Frank Oz makes first appearance at Star Wars Weekends
9 years ago

VIDEO - Star Wars Weekends 'Symphony in the Stars' fireworks multi-angle view
9 years ago

Write a Review

2015 Star Wars Weekends

May 15-17, May 22-24, May 29-31, June 5-7, June 12-14 2015

  • Legends of the Force Motorcade: 11am
  • Symphony in the Stars: 9:45pm
  • Jedi Training Academy: 8:45am, 9:20am, 10:05am, 10:35am, 12pm, 12:30pm, 1pm, 1:30pm, 2pm, 2:30pm, 3pm, 3:30pm, 4pm, 4:30pm, 5pm, 5:30pm, 6:30pm, 7pm, 7:30pm.
  • Padawan Mind Challenge: 12:15pm, 2:30pm, 4:15pm, 6pm.
  • DJ Lobot Dance Party: 7pm
  • Obi-Wan and Beyond starring James Arnold Taylor: 7pm
  • Stars of the Saga Star Wars Celebrity Talk Show: 3:15pm

Weekend I (May 15 – 17)

  • Ian McDiarmid: Senator/Emperor Palpatine (Star Wars: The Phantom Menace; Star Wars: Attack of the Clones; Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith, Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back, Star Wars: Return of the Jedi)
  • Amy Allen: Aayla Secura (Star Wars: Attack of the Clones, Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith)
  • Tiya Sircar: Sabine Wren (Star Wars Rebels)

Weekend II (May 22 – 24)

Weekend III (May 29 – 31)

  • Warwick Davis: Wald, Wicket W. Warrick (Star Wars: The Phantom Menace; Star Wars: Return of the Jedi)
  • Daniel Logan: Boba Fett (Star Wars: Attack of the Clones)
  • Steve Blum: Zeb Orrelios (Star Wars Rebels)

Weekend IV (June 5 – 7)

  • Ray Park: Darth Maul (Star Wars: The Phantom Menace)
  • Jeremy Bulloch: Boba Fett (Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back; Star Wars: Return of the Jedi)
  • Ashley Eckstein: Ahsoka Tano (Star Wars: The Clone Wars; Star Wars Rebels)

Weekend V (June 12 – 14)

  • Frank Oz: Yoda (Star Wars: The Phantom Menace; Star Wars: Attack of the Clones; Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith, Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back, Star Wars: Return of the Jedi; Star Wars Rebels)
  • Ray Park: Darth Maul (Star Wars: The Phantom Menace)
  • Peter Mayhew: Chewbacca (Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith; Star Wars: A New Hope; Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back; Star Wars: Return of the Jedi)
  • Taylor Gray: Ezra Bridger (Star Wars Rebels)

2014 Star Wars Weekends

May 16 – 18, May 23 – 25, May 30 – June 1, June 6 – 8, June 13 – 15 2014

Star Wars Weekends - Feel the Force Premium Package
Disney VIP tour services offers 'The Ultimate Day at Star Wars Weekends'
Star Wars Weekends events now available with FastPass+

Star Wars Weekends Hosts

  • James Arnold Taylor is the official celebrity host of this year's event, joined by Ashley Eckstein as the host of the “Behind The Force” shows each weekend.

Weekend I: May 16-18

Opening weekend schedule for the 2014 Star Wars Weekends at Disney's Hollywood Studios

Visiting Celebrities

  • Ahmed Best: Jar Jar Binks (Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace; Star Wars: Episode II Attack of the Clones; Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith; Star Wars: The Clone Wars)
  • Peter Mayhew: Chewbacca (Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith; Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope; Star Wars: Episode V The Empire Strikes Back; Star Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi; Star Wars: The Clone Wars)
  • Vanessa Marshall: Hera Syndulla (Star Wars Rebels)

Weekend II: May 23-25

Visiting Celebrities

  • Warwick Davis: Wicket W. Warrick (Star Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi); Wald (Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace)
  • Jeremy Bulloch: Boba Fett (Star Wars: Episode V The Empire Strikes Back; Star Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi); Capt. Jeremoch Colton (Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith)
  • Tiya Sircar: Sabine Wren (Star Wars Rebels)

Weekend III: May 30-June 1

Visiting Celebrities

  • Ray Park: Darth Maul (Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace)
  • John Ratzenberger: Major Bren Derlin (Star Wars: Episode V The Empire Strikes Back)
  • Taylor Gray: Ezra Bridger (Star Wars Rebels)

Weekend IV: June 6-8

Visiting Celebrities

  • Mark Hamill: Luke Skywalker (Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope; Star Wars: Episode V The Empire Strikes Back; Star Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi); Darth Bane (Star Wars: The Clone Wars)
  • Ray Park: Darth Maul (Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace)
  • Billy Dee Williams: Lando Calrissian (Star Wars: Episode V The Empire Strikes Back; Star Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi)
  • Taylor Gray: Ezra Bridger (Star Wars Rebels)

Weekend V: June 13-15

Visiting Celebrities

  • Dee Bradley Baker: Captain Rex/the Clones, Bossk and several additional characters (Star Wars: The Clone Wars)
  • Cat Taber: Padmé Amidala and several additional characters (Star Wars: The Clone Wars)
  • Tom Kane: Yoda, the series’ narrator and several additional characters (Star Wars: The Clone Wars)
  • Matt Lanter: Anakin Skywalker and several additional characters (Star Wars: The Clone Wars)
  • Steve Blum: Zeb Orrelios (Star Wars Rebels)

2013 Star Wars Weekends

May 17 - 19, May 24 - 26, May 31 - June 2, June 7 - June 9 2013

Celebrity Hosts

Ashley Eckstein (Ahsoka from The Clone Wars) and James Arnold Taylor (Obi-Wan Kenobi from The Clone Wars) attend each weekend as hosts.

Weekend 1 (May 17 - 19)

Weekend 1 guide-map

Visiting celebrities:

Ray Park - (Darth Maul - Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace)
Jeremy Bulloch - (Boba Fett - Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back, Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi)
Dee Bradley Baker - (Voice of Captain Rex - Star Wars: The Clone Wars)
Hosts: Ashley Eckstein (Ahsoka from The Clone Wars) and James Arnold Taylor (Obi-Wan Kenobi from The Clone Wars)
Photo gallery
Video

Park Hours: 8am to 10pm

Jedi Training Academy (Star Tours Stage): 8:45am, 9:20am, 10:05am, 10:35am, 12pm, 1pm, 1:30pm, 2pm, 2:30pm, 3pm, 3:30pm, 4pm, 4:30pm, 5pm, 5:30pm, 6:30pm, 7pm, 7:30pm

Rebel Star Wars Character Encounters: 8am to 7:30pm
Luke and Leia - Inside Darth's Mall
Jedi Council - San Fransisco Street
Chewbacca, Ewoks, Ewok Chip and Dale - Star Tours area
Queen Amidala - ABC Sound Studio area
Clone Troppers - Premiere Theater area
Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, Donald - Near ABC Commissary area

Imperial Star Wars Character Encounters: 8am to 7:30pm
Bounty Hunters - Opposite Soundstage 1
Darth Maul - Near Studio Backlot Tour entrance
Darth Vader: Exit of AFI Theater

Celebrity Motorcade: 11am

Celebrity Welcome at Sorcerer Hat Stage: 11:15am

Padawan Mind Challenge: 1:30pm and 4:30pm at the Sorcerer Hat Stage

Hyperspace Hoopla! (Sorcerer Hat Stage): 8pm

Weekend 2 (May 24 - 26)

Weekend 2 guide-map

Visiting celebrities:

Ray Park - (Darth Maul - Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace)
Warwick Davis - (Wicket the Ewok - Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi)
Jim Cummings - (Voice of Hondo Ohnaka - Star Wars: The Clone Wars)
Hosts: Ashley Eckstein (Ahsoka from The Clone Wars) and James Arnold Taylor (Obi-Wan Kenobi from The Clone Wars)

Park Hours: 8am to 10pm

Jedi Training Academy (Star Tours Stage): 8:45am, 9:20am, 10:05am, 10:35am, 12pm, 1pm, 1:30pm, 2pm, 2:30pm, 3pm, 3:30pm, 4pm, 4:30pm, 5pm, 5:30pm, 6:30pm, 7pm, 7:30pm. Signs ups located near Indy Epic Theater.

Rebel Star Wars Character Encounters: 8am to 7:30pm
Luke and Leia - Inside Darth's Mall
Jedi Council - San Fransisco Street
Chewbacca, Ewoks, Ewok Chip and Dale - Star Tours area
Queen Amidala - ABC Sound Studio area
Clone Troppers - Premiere Theater area
Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, Donald - Near ABC Commissary area

Imperial Star Wars Character Encounters: 8am to 7:30pm
Bounty Hunters - Opposite Soundstage 1
Darth Maul - Near Studio Backlot Tour entrance
Darth Vader: Exit of AFI Theater

Celebrity Motorcade: 11am

Celebrity Welcome at Sorcerer Hat Stage: 11:15am

Padawan Mind Challenge: 1:30pm and 4:30pm at the Sorcerer Hat Stage

Behind the Force: Star Wars Voices: 12pm at the Premiere Theater

An Ewok's Tale: My Short Story:
1:45pm at the Premiere Theater

Stars of the Saga: 3:15pm at the Premiere Theater

Visit to the Maul: 5pm at the Premiere Theater

Obi-Wan and Beyond: 6:30pm at the Premiere Theater

Hyperspace Hoopla! (Sorcerer Hat Stage): 8pm

Weekend 3 (May 31 - June 2)

Weekend 3 guide-map

Visiting celebrities:

Sam Witwer (Voice of Darth Maul in "Star Wars: The Clone Wars")
Tim Rose (Admiral Ackbar in "Star Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi")
Warwick Davis - (Wicket the Ewok - Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi)
Hosts: Ashley Eckstein (Ahsoka from The Clone Wars) and James Arnold Taylor (Obi-Wan Kenobi from The Clone Wars)

Autograph Sessions at Echo Lake:
James Arnold Taylor – 9:45 a.m.
Ashley Eckstein - 4:30pm, 5:45pm (Fri, Sat), 1:30pm, 5:45pm (Sun)
Warwick Davis - 9:45am, 1:30pm (Fri, Sat),  9:45am, 1:30pm (Sun)
Sam Witwer - 9:45am, 3pm, 4:30pm (Fri, Sat), 9:45am, 1:30pm, 3pm (Sun)
Tim Rose - 1:30pm, 4:30pm, 5:45pm.

Park Hours: 8am to 10pm

Jedi Training Academy (Star Tours Stage): 8:45am, 9:20am, 10:05am, 10:35am, 12pm, 1pm, 1:30pm, 2pm, 2:30pm, 3pm, 3:30pm, 4pm, 4:30pm, 5pm, 5:30pm, 6:30pm, 7pm, 7:30pm. Signs ups located near Indy Epic Theater.

Rebel Star Wars Character Encounters: 8am to 7:30pm
Luke and Leia - Inside Darth's Mall
Jedi Council - San Fransisco Street
Chewbacca, Ewoks, Ewok Chip and Dale - Star Tours area
Queen Amidala - ABC Sound Studio area
Clone Troppers - Premiere Theater area
Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, Donald - Near ABC Commissary area

Imperial Star Wars Character Encounters: 8am to 7:30pm
Bounty Hunters - Opposite Soundstage 1
Darth Maul - Near Studio Backlot Tour entrance
Darth Vader: Exit of AFI Theater

Celebrity Motorcade: 11am

Celebrity Welcome at Sorcerer Hat Stage: 11:15am

Padawan Mind Challenge: 1:30pm and 4:30pm at the Sorcerer Hat Stage

Behind the Force: Star Wars Voices: 12pm and 1:45pm (Fri and Sat), 12pm and 5pm (Sun) at the Premiere Theater

An Ewok's Tale: My Short Story:
5pm (Fri and Sat), 1:45pm (Sun) at the Premiere Theater

Stars of the Saga: 3:30pm (Fri and Sat), 3:15pm (Sun) at the Premiere Theater

Obi-Wan and Beyond: 6:30pm at the Premiere Theater

Hyperspace Hoopla! (Sorcerer Hat Stage): 8pm
Star Wars Weekends is into its final weekend and here is the full line-up to help your planning.

Weekend 4 (June 7 - June 9)

Weekend 4 guide-map

Visiting celebrities:

Billy Dee Williams - (Lando Calrissian)
Peter Mayhew - (Chewbacca - Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith, Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope,Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back, Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi)
Tom Kane - (Voice of Yoda - Star Wars: The Clone Wars)
Hosts: Ashley Eckstein (Ahsoka from The Clone Wars) and James Arnold Taylor (Obi-Wan Kenobi from The Clone Wars)

Autograph Sessions at Echo Lake:
James Arnold Taylor – 9:45 a.m.
Ashley Eckstein - 4:30pm at Darth's Mall, 5:45pm at Echo Lake
Billy Dee Williams - 9:45am, 1:30pm, 4pm
Peter Mayhew - 12pm, 2pm, 4:30pm
Tom Kane - 9:45am, 3:00pm, 4:30pm.

Park Hours: 8am to 10pm

Jedi Training Academy (Star Tours Stage): 8:45am, 9:20am, 10:05am, 10:35am, 12pm, 1pm, 1:30pm, 2pm, 2:30pm, 3pm, 3:30pm, 4pm, 4:30pm, 5pm, 5:30pm, 6:30pm, 7pm, 7:30pm. Signs ups located near Indy Epic Theater.

Rebel Star Wars Character Encounters: 8am to 7:30pm
Luke and Leia - Inside Darth's Mall
Jedi Council - San Fransisco Street
Chewbacca, Ewoks, Ewok Chip and Dale - Star Tours area
Queen Amidala - ABC Sound Studio area
Clone Troppers - Premiere Theater area
Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, Donald - Near ABC Commissary area

Imperial Star Wars Character Encounters: 8am to 7:30pm
Bounty Hunters - Opposite Soundstage 1
Darth Maul - Near Studio Backlot Tour entrance
Darth Vader: Exit of AFI Theater

Celebrity Motorcade: 11am

Celebrity Welcome at Sorcerer Hat Stage: 11:15am

Padawan Mind Challenge: 1:30pm and 4:30pm at the Sorcerer Hat Stage

Behind the Force: Star Wars Voices: 12pm and 1:45pm at the Premiere Theater

Stars of the Saga: 3:30pm at the Premiere Theater

Obi-Wan and Beyond: 6:00pm at the Premiere Theater

Hyperspace Hoopla! (Sorcerer Hat Stage): 8pm

2012 Star Wars Weekends

May 18 - 20, May 25 - 27, June 1 - 3, June 8 - 10 2012

Celebrity Hosts

Ashley Eckstein (Ahsoka from The Clone Wars) and James Arnold Taylor (Obi-Wan Kenobi from The Clone Wars)

Weekend Celebrities

Weekend I (May 18 – 20)

May 18 - 20 Weekend 1 Guide Map

Ray Park – (Darth Maul – Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace)
Andy Secombe (Watto – Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace) 
Dee Bradley Baker (voice of Clone Captain Rex and Clone Commander Cody – Star Wars: The Clone Wars)

Park Hours: 8am to 10pm

Padwan Mind Challenge (Sorcerer Hat Stage) 2:10pm and 6:30pm

Jedi Training Academy (Star Tours Stage) 9:15am, 9:45am, 10:15am, 10:45am, 11:15am, 11:45am, 12:15pm, 1:30pm, 2pm, 3:45pm, 4:15pm, 4:45pm, 5:15pm, 6:15pm, 6:45pm

Rebel Star Wars Character Encounters 9am to 7pm

Imperial Star Wars Character Encounters 9am to 7:25pm

Celebrity Motorcade 12:40pm

Celebrity Welcome at Sorcerer Hat Stage 12:55pm

Behind the Force (Premiere Theater) with host Ashley Eckstein and guest Dee Bradley Baker 11am and 1:45pm

Stars of the Saga (Premiere Theater) with host James Arnold Taylor and guests Jerome Blake and Ray Park 3:15pm

Obi-Wan and Beyond (Premiere Theater) - Starring James Arnold Taylor and a Galaxy of Voices 4:45pm

Visit to the Maul (Premiere Theater) with host James Arnold Taylor - Starring Ray Park 6pm

Hyperspace Hoopla! (Sorcerer Hat Stage) 8pm

Weekend II (May 25- 27)

May 25 - May 27 Weekend 2 Guide Map

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) 

Weekend III (June 1 -3)

June 1 - June 3 Weekend 3 Guide Map

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)
Catherine Taber - Star Wars: The Clone Wars voice talent

Weekend IV (June 8- 10)

June 8 - June 10 Weekend 4 Guide Map

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)

2011 Star Wars Weekends

May 20 - 22, May 27 -29, June 3 - 5, June 10 - 12 2011

2011 Week 1 Guidemap
2011 Week 2 Guidemap
2011 Week 3 Guidemap

Celebrity Hosts

Ashley Eckstein (Ahsoka from The Clone Wars) and James Arnold Taylor (Obi-Wan Kenobi from The Clone Wars)

Weekend Celebrities

MAY 20-22
• Anthony Daniels (C-3PO)
• Daniel Logan (Young Boba Fett)
• The Clone Wars Special Guest: Dave Filoni (Supervising Director)

MAY 27-29
• Anthony Daniels (C-3PO)
• Bruce Spence (Tion Medon)
• The Clone Wars Voice Talent Guest: Dee Bradley Baker (Captain Rex)
Week 2 Photo Gallery

JUNE 3-5
• Ray Park (Darth Maul)
• Jeremy Bulloch (Boba Fett)
• The Clone Wars Voice Talent Guest: Matt Lanter (Anakin)

JUNE 10-12
• Ray Park (Darth Maul)
• Peter Mayhew (Chewbacca)
• The Clone Wars Voice Talent Guest: Tom Kane (Yoda)

Weekend Events

Legends of the Force Celebrity Motorcade
Our visiting celebrities, along with the most beloved Star Wars characters, celebrate the entire Star Wars saga with a grand motorcade.

NEW LOCATION at Sorcerer Hat Stage! 
Padawan Mind Challenge
Younglings, use your Star Wars: The Clone Wars knowledge to pass the trivia trials and become an official Padawan learner (for ages 11
and under). Registration begins at the Event Information Table near Sounds Dangerous at park opening. Space is limited. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. The Challenge begins at 2:10pm and 6:30pm.

Jedi Training Academy at Star Tours Stage
Hey kids, do you have what it takes to become a Jedi? You could be one of the lucky Jedi hopefuls selected to test your skills with a lightsaber.
Sign up in front of Sounds Dangerous. Limited availability; first-come, first-served. . . . . . . . .9:15am, 9:45am, 10:15am, 10:45am, 11:15am, 11:45am,
12:15pm, 1:30pm, 2:00pm, 3:45pm, 4:15pm, 4:45pm, 5:15pm, 5:45pm, 6:15pm. 

Celebrity Autograph Locations
See guidemap

Star Wars Character Encounters
Interact with characters from the Star Wars saga. Featured in numerous locations around the STAR TOURS attraction, Premiere Theater, and NEW THIS YEAR at Jabba’s Hutt!

Premiere Theater

Behind the Force
Join host Ashley Eckstein in Clone Wars: Behind the Force – a show that explores the excitement of Star Wars: The Clone Wars with a fascinating look behind the scenes led by the talented voice behind “Ahsoka Tano” and other guest celebrities.

Inside the Saga – Starring Anthony Daniels
The talented actor behind C-3PO takes his audience on a theatrical journey Inside the Saga. Joined by beloved Star Wars characters, Anthony provides a one-of-a-kind glimpse spanning 35 years from his initial interview for Star Wars through his latest journey with Star Tours.

Obi-Wan and Beyond – Starring James Arnold Taylor and a Galaxy of Voices
James Arnold Taylor, Hollywood voice actor behind Obi-Wan Kenobi in Star Wars: The Clone Wars, as well as an entire galaxy of popular characters, takes Star Wars Weekends Guests on a fun and fascinating journey into the unique world of voice acting. See if you can keep up with the over 150 voices that James performs!

Stars of the Saga – Star Wars Celebrity Talk Show
Hosted by James Arnold Taylor
Experience the fascinating life and movie-making adventures of Anthony Daniels and Bruce Spence. Get your questions ready because the presentation concludes
with a lively audience Q & A session

Jabba’s Hutt
Event Exclusive Merchandise, including limited edition pins, T-shirts, hats, and appearances by “Luke & Leia” and the “Droids.”

Hyperspace Hoopla – Star Wars characters and guests gather for an entertaining conclusion to each day’s events.

2010 Star Wars Weekends

May 21 - 23, May 28 - 30, June 4 - 6, June 11 - 13 2010

2010 Guide Map

2010 Videos

Celebrity Motorcade
Hyperspace Hoopla!

Celebrity Hosts

Jeremy Bulloch (Boba Fett from Empire and Return of the Jedi) and Ashley Eckstein (Ahsoka from The Clone Wars.

Weekend Celebrities

May 21-23 2010 Temuera Morrison, Daniel Logan, and Dee Bradley Baker

May 28-30 2010 Matthew Wood, Lorne Peterson and Tom Kane

June 4-6 2010 Billy Dee Williams, Ray Park and Dave Filoni

June 11-13 2010 Ray Park, Peter Mayhew and James Arnold Taylor

2009 Star Wars Weekends

The dates for this year's 2009 Star Wars Weekends at Disney's Hollywood Studios are each Friday, Saturday and Sunday from May 22 to June 14 2009.

2009 Star Wars Wekends details

Location
Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Walt Disney World Resort, Lake Buena Vista, Fla.

Dates
Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays May 22-June 14, 2009

Celebrity Host
Jay Laga’aia (“Captain Typho”) with special guest Ashley Eckstein (“Ahsoka Tano”)

Activities

View 2009 Guide Map

A Galaxy of Photo Opportunities
– Encounter more than 50 Star Wars characters from the entire saga. From Darth Vader to Darth Maul and Greedo to Chewbacca, you’ll find heroes, bounty hunters, droids and villains from throughout the galaxy.

Celebrities from Star Wars will attend each weekend and participate in:
  • Autograph Sessions
  • Legends of the Force – Star Wars themed motorcade
  • Stars of the Saga – Talk Show and Q&A hosted by Jay Laga’aia
Clone Wars: Behind the Force – A behind-the-scenes show that explores the excitement of Star Wars: The Clone Wars led by Ashley Eckstein,the talented voice behind “Ahsoka Tano.”

In addition to being the voice of “Ahsoka Tano” in The Clone Wars TV series and feature film, she has appeared on shows such as “That’s So Raven” and in films including “Sydney White,” which starred Amanda Bynes. She and her husband, Major League Baseball player David Eckstein (a two-time All Star who won the 2006 World Series MVP Award), were married at Walt Disney World Resort in 2005.

Jedi Training Academy – Each young “Obi-wanna-be” who is chosen will learn a lightsaber combination as they prepare to face the dark side!

Star Tours Attraction – Blast your starspeeder through the ultimate Star Wars adventure.

Padawan Mind Challenge – Kids under 12 can test their wits before the Jedi Council!

Hyperspace Hoopla – Star Wars characters and guests gather for an entertaining conclusion to each day’s events.

Wicket’s Warehouse – Shop a galaxy of Star Wars themed and limited-edition merchandise developed just for Star Wars Weekends 2009.

Weekend Celebrities

Weekend 1 (May 22-24)

Ray Park (“Darth Maul”)
Warwick Davis (“Wicket the Ewok”)
James Arnold Taylor (voice of Obi-Wan in Star Wars: The Clone Wars)**

Weekend 2 (May 29-31)
Peter Mayhew (“Chewbacca”)
Matthew Wood (“General Grievous”)

Weekend 3 (June 5-7)
Jeremy Bulloch (“Boba Fett”)
David Prowse (“Darth Vader”)
Matt Lanter (voice of Anakin in Star Wars: The Clone Wars)**

Weekend 4 (June 12-14)
Dave Filoni (Director of Star Wars: The Clone Wars)
Temuera Morrison (“Jango Fett”)

** Guest appearances in Clone Wars: Behind The Force presentations

Entry included in regular theme park admission. Appearances and entertainment subject to change without notice. For the latest information on Star Wars Weekends, guests can visit disneyworld.com/starwars or call 407/W-DISNEY (934-7639).

Celebrity Guest list for 2009

As always, they are subject to change, but here is the current list of celebrity guests.

The celebrity host for each weekend will be Jay Laga'aia (Captain Typho) while Clone Wars: Behind the Force will be hosted by Ashley Eckstein (Ahsoka).

May 22-24 - Ray Park, Warwick Davis, and James Arnold Taylor

Ray Park thrilled audiences as the unforgettable Darth Maul in The Phantom Menace, and will be joined by Warwick Davis, who played Wicket in Return of the Jedi as well as Anakin's young friend Wald in The Phantom Menace. James Arnold Taylor, who voices Obi-Wan Kenobi in The Clone Wars, will appear as a guest in Behind the Force.

May 29-31 - Peter Mayhew & Matthew Wood

Peter Mayhew has of course appeared in four of the six Star Wars movies as the mighty Chewbacca. Also appearing will be Matthew Wood, Supervising Sound Editor for the Star Wars Prequels and The Clone Wars as well as the voice of General Grievous and the battle droids.

June 5-7 - Jeremy Bulloch, David Prowse, and Matt Lanter

Jeremy Bulloch is best known for his role as Boba Fett in The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi, and also made a brief cameo in Revenge of the Sith as Captain Colton. David Prowse played ultimate villain Darth Vader throughout the original trilogy as the man behind the mask. Matt Lanter, the voice of Anakin Skywalker in The Clone Wars, appears as a guest in Behind the Force.

June 12-14 - Dave Filoni & Temuera Morrison

The creative force behind The Clone Wars, Supervising Director Dave Filoni is also a die-hard Star Wars fan! Filoni will be joined by Temuera Morrison, who plays Jango Fett as well as the unmasked clones of Episodes II and III!