If you are a Star Wars fan, then Disney's Hollywood Studios (MGM Studios) is where you want to be over the coming weekends. The theme park will be having the Star Wars Weekends (Fri - Sun) on consecutive weekends from June 6th - June 29th. There is no extra charge and addmission is covered by normal ticket prices. Here are some of the actors making an appearance.
 
  • Weekend #1, June 6-8, 2008
  • Daniel Logan (young "boba Fett") and a celebrity to be announced.
  • Weekend #2, June 13-15, 2008
  • Peter Mayhew ("Chewbacca") and David Prowse ("Darth Vader").
  • Weekend #3, June 20-22, 2008
  • Matt Wood ("General Grievous") and a celebrity to be announced.
  • Weekend #4, June 27-29, 2008
  • Jeremy Bulloch ("Boba Fett") and a celebrity to be announced.


Other features of the festivities include:

  • Stars of the Saga — Visiting Star Wars celebrities take part in daily autograph sessions, talk show-style conversations and Hollywood-style motorcades.
  • To Endor... and Back? — Guests can take flight to the moon of Endor in Star Tours, an action-packed flight simulator that salutes the Star Wars series.
  • One-of-a-Kind Collectibles — Star Wars fans will find a treasure trove of event-exclusive Star Wars memorabilia -- from limited-edition Disney character figures (clad in famous Star Wars costumes), trading pins and commemorative posters to apparel, medallions, action figures and other commemorative items.
  • Legends of the Force — Star Wars characters, celebrities and more are featured in a daily motorcade which travels from the entrance of the theme park to the Star Tours attraction.
  • Behind the Force — A behind-the-scenes film presentation shows guests some of the movie magic Lucasfilm Ltd. created to bring the Star Wars saga to the cinema.
  • Hyperspace Hoopla — A nightly grand finale featuring Star Wars characters and high-energy music brings each event day to a close.


May the force be with you!