That’s right! When it
comes to StarWars weekends at Walt Disney World, it’s a can’t miss type of
event. Starting on May 15th and lasting every weekend until June 14th, join
fellow StarWar lovers at Hollywood Studios for some awesome excitement!
Being a Geek at heart,
my family and I have attended this event every year for the past 3 years, and
we are never disappointed! Whether you’re a fan of the original movies or have
kids who are fans of the animated series ‘StarWars: The Clone Wars’, there is
something for everyone!
Start off your morning
with a fantastic character breakfast at Sci-fi dine in theatre, featuring the
ever-so awesome Darth Vader! Of course, wherever Darth goes there’s bound to be
stormtroopers. Throw in Boba Fett, Jawas, and Greedo and you’ve got yourself
one heck of a party!
Not breakfast eaters? Or
maybe you’d feel more comfortable dining with “the good guys”?
Then join Jedi Mickey
and his pals for dinner or even a Fantasmic dessert party! This was one of our
favorite meals and my son was elated when he saw the Fab-5 all dressed like
characters from the movies. The food is fabulous and it was fun to meet them in
something other than their typical outfits.
Now remember, just like
most character meals, these will book up fast. The breakfast special dining
experience is only from 8-11am so seating is limited! Dinner with Jedi Mickey
starts later in the evening, with more seating available. Frankly, you can’t go
wrong with either of them! Be sure to get reservations as quickly as you can!
Personally, I love to
shop and every special event at Disney World is sure to come with exclusive
merchandise. The Darth Mall - yes pun intended - was filled with all kinds of
fantastic stuff. I ended up with my boyfriend confiscating my purse halfway
through, when we realized I was grabbing EVERYTHING! From legos to lanyards,
pins to pens, plushes to keychains - you name - they have it! For those with
annual passes, there’s even more for you with items that are only available to
pass members. Located just past Aerosmith’s Rockin’ rollercoaster, the giant
oversized tent is hard to miss. Go early to make sure they don’t sell out of
something great, before you get there.
So what else is going on
around the park? You’ve eaten..you’ve shopped...now what?
Well, you ARE at Disney!
Synonymous for autographs, parades, and rides!
For children ages 4-12
can train to be a Jedi and help defeat the evil Darth Vader. Take a ride with
C3PO and R2D2 on StarTours! Want to meet actors from the movies - then now is
your chance! We ran into Warwick Davis, famous for his role as an Ewok AND his
roll in Harry Potter.
Do NOT forget about the
parade. Next to the shopping and riding our favorite ride at Hollywood studios,
the parade was something we still talk about!
So many of our favorite
characters are scattered around the park for meet and greets, but during the
parade local StarWars enthusiasts dress up in homemade costumes and get to join
in!
All in all - StarWars
weekends have to be one of our favorite memories. Even if you aren’t die-hard
fans, it is still a fun experience and something I highly recommend!
Remember though - if
you run into Chewie, always let the Wookie win!
By Travel Time Agent Brooke
Brooke@traveltimetravel.com