Opening weekend schedule for the 2015 Star Wars Weekends at Disney's Hollywood Studios

May 14, 2015 in "Star Wars Weekends"

Posted: Thursday May 14, 2015 12:18pm EDT by WDWMAGIC Staff

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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tribbleorlflJun 16, 2015

FWiW, my wife flew back into town this morning and ran into Mr. Mayhew waiting for his flight out! I don't know what's cooler, that she saw him or that she knew who he was!

WondersOfLifeJun 16, 2015

I love the Little Shop of Horrors song playing! I loved that show! The movie was alright.

punkabellaJun 15, 2015

Anything for a buck or five (or ten)... :) I won't be back to the world for awhile but I've got to get my hands on that flavoring.. I can actually see it doing quite well during the Frozen events.

YodaManJun 15, 2015

For what it's worth, I talked to a friend there and it's apparnetly staying throughout the summer under a different name so it can serve as a "Frozen" tie-in

punkabellaJun 15, 2015

This was not there the first weekend. If it was, I would have totally splurged on it! YUMMY BLUE!

wannabeBelleJun 15, 2015

I haven't spoke to any of the Mulch guys regarding this, but I wonder if we are getting the Icemen of the North back or if it will just be regular Mulch sets? It was OK for me either way as the costumes weren't outrageous and actually seemed pretty comfortable for the weather, and the song sets were almost identical with a few cool addtions ( No pun intended) such as The Immigrant Song, one of my favorites!! Marie

wdwmagicJun 15, 2015

Yes it will remain for Frozen

wannabeBelleJun 15, 2015

No inside information here, but I am betting it will stay up for the Frozen events, similar to last year. Marie

DisneyRoyJun 15, 2015

And now that SWW is over for the year....how long until the stage comes down? Or will it stay up for the Frozen Summer Fun?

wdwmagicJun 15, 2015

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

DisneyRoyJun 13, 2015

Loved the fireworks. Great show. Great music and mostly from the original trilogy. Would have loved to hear some Duel of the Fates though. And I LOVE the backdrop of seeing the Chinese Theater in the back WITHOUT the BAH in the WAY!!!

YodaManJun 13, 2015

Sorry if this was posted already, but 50s PrimeTime has a Blue Milk Milkshake and it's delicious.

wdwmagicJun 12, 2015

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

tissandtullyJun 12, 2015

Great video! I don't think I'll be able to make it to watch in person this year :(