Planning on visiting Disney's Hollywood Studios this weekend for the opening of Star Wars Weekends?
Here is the rundown of the times for all the Star Wars Weekends events for the opening weekend, May 15 - May 17 2015. As always, check with a times guide in the park on the day of your visit for any last minute changes.
Park Hours: 8am to 10pm
Fantasmic!: 9pm, 10:30pm.
Celebrity Appearances
Visiting Celebrities: James Arnold Taylor, Ian McDiarmid, Ashley Eckstein, Amy Allen, Tiya Sircar.
Legends of the Force Celebrity Motorcade and Welcome: 11:00am
Celebrity Autograph Times
ABC Sound Studio- Amy Allen: 1pm, 2:15pm, 4:30pm
- Ashley Eckstein: 12:45pm - Voice of Ahsoka Tano in Star Wars: The Clone Wars
- Tiya Sircar: 3pm, 5pm
- Ian McDiarmid will not be signing.
FASTPASS tickets must be obtained prior to park opening to receive an autograph.
From the guide map.
"An extremely limited number of FASTPASS tickets are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis at Disney’s Hollywood Studios® main entrance, to the right of the main entrance touch points. Distribution may begin prior to Park opening based on demand. You must have a FASTPASS ticket to receive an autograph. To receive a FASTPASS ticket, join the line of the celebrity you would most like to meet. You may not save a place in line for other party members. While in line, you will receive a wristband. Your Theme Park admission media and wristband allow you to receive one FASTPASS ticket. Only one autograph FASTPASS ticket per Guest. Each Guest must be present to receive a FASTPASS ticket. You may not get FASTPASS tickets for other members of your party."
Character Appearances
Rebel Star Wars Character Encounters:
- Meet Disney Pals as Star Wars Stars near The Star Wars Weekends Event Stage
- Meet Stars of The Clone Wars on the Streets of America Meet Members of the Jedi Council near Mickey Avenue
- Meet Members of the Rebel Alliance near Star Tours—The Adventures Continue
- Meet the Dark Side near Darth’s Mall
Shows and Entertainment
Jedi Training Academy (Sign up early at the ABC Sound Studio, ages 4 - 12) 8:45am, 9:20am, 10:05am, 10:35am, 12:00pm, 12:30pm, 1:00pm, 1:30pm, 2:00pm, 2:30pm, 3:00pm, 3:30pm, 4:00pm, 4:30pm, 5:00pm, 5:30pm, 6:30pm, 7:00pm, 7:30pm.
"Children wishing to participate must be between the ages of 4 and 12. Please have your children with you at the time of sign up. The show is 20 minutes long. Children must check in 30 minutes prior to their show time at ABC Sound Studio. Participants may duel with varying Dark Side opponents."
Padawan Mind Challenge (Star Wars Event Stage):
- Kids Edition featuring Ezra and Sabine: 12:15pm, 4:15pm
- Family Edition featuring Ashley Eckstein: 2:30pm, 6:00pm
Star Wars: Rebels (Theater of the Stars) with host James Arnold Taylor and guests 1:45pm
Stars of the Saga (Theater of the Stars) with host James Arnold Taylor and guests 3:15pm
Obi-Wan and Beyond (Theater of the Stars) - Starring James Arnold Taylor and a Galaxy of Voices 7:00pm
'Star Wars Rebels - The Ultimate Guide' (ABC Sound Stage): From 10am to 9:30pm
DJ Lobot Dance Party: 7pm
Symphony in the Stars Fireworks: 9:45pm
Merchandise
Darth's Mall on Streets of America, entrance across from Honey I Shrunk the Audience: From park open to 7:30pm.
- X-Wing Collectibles: Star Wars D-Tech Me, Dooney & Bourke, Graphic MagicBands, Pins, Vinylmation, SMS Audio Listening Station, art and collectibles, and Passholder Event merchandise.
- Watto’s Grotto: Star Wars Weekends merchandise, Build-Your- Own-Droid, Build-Your-Own-Lightsaber, personalized Aurebesh nametags, Her Universe apparel, Official Pix photographs, toys, plush toys, and Passholder Event merchandise.
- Prop Shop: Star Wars classic toys, T-shirts and LEGO items.
Food and Dining
Han Solo in Carbonite Popcorn Buckets available at Darth's Mall.
Darth Vader, Jabba and Yoda Cupcakes available at Darth's Mall, Backlot Express, ABC Commissary, Fairfax Fare, Studio Catering Co, Pizza Planet, Starting Rolls, Rosie's.
Star Wars Dine-In Galatic Breakfast at the Sci-Fi Dine-in Theater
Jedi Mickey's Star Wars Dine at Hollywood and Vine dinner
Rebel Hangar: A Star Wars Lounge at Backlot Express.
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