Star Wars Weekends 2015 is ready to commence and all of the fun for the first weekend begins on Friday, May 15, 2015. Below is the full schedule for the first weekend of events, appearances, and more.
Please note that the schedule is subject to change.
Park Hours: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Fantasmic!: 9 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.
Celebrity Appearances
Celebrities: James Arnold Taylor, Ian McDiarmid, Ashley Eckstein, Amy Allen, Tiya Sircar.
Legends of the Force Celebrity Motorcade and Welcome: 11:00 a.m.
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 – These will go fast so get them now, and they possibly may already be all gone.
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.
Premium Packages and Tours
- ‘The Ultimate Day at Star War Weekends’ VIP tour
- Star Wars Weekends ‘Feel the Force Premium Package’
Star Wars Weekends will be held every weekend (Friday, Saturday and Sunday) from May 15-June 14, 2015.
- Weekend I: May 15-17, 2015
- Weekend II: May 22-24, 2015
- Weekend III: May 29-31, 2015
- Weekend IV: June 5-7, 2015
- Weekend V: June 12-14, 2015
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