Walt Disney World Resort in Florida Celebrates Star Wars Weekends from
1st to 24th June 2007

Once again, the power of the Force and the magic of Disney combine for Star Wars Weekends, a family-friendly fan-fest at the Disney-MGM Studios theme park at Walt Disney World. The fun kicks off on 1st June and continues each Friday, Saturday and Sunday until 24th June 2007.

With the park’s famous Star Tours thrill ride serving as the centerpiece of the celebration, the annual Star Wars Weekends event fills Disney-MGM Studios with dozens of heroes, heroines, stormtroopers, droids and villains from the famous Star Wars films.

Meet-and-greets with more than 50 famous villains and heroes from all six Star Wars films bring guests face-to-face with their favorite characters during the events.

Another popular activity during the event is Jedi Training Academy. Designed for young "Obi-Wanna-Bes". Presented on the Rebel Base Stage, it gives Jedi hopefuls the chance to perfect their moves with a lightsaber. Following instruction by a Jedi Master, young Padawans are challenged to test their newly acquired lightsaber skills against one of the evil Siths.

Throughout the Star Wars Weekends, guests never know which Star Wars character they’ll find around the corner, whether it’s the heroic Jedi Luke Skywalker, the mysterious bounty hunter Boba Fett, the furry, loyal and lovable Chewbacca or the evil Sith Lords Darth Vader and Darth Maul. Jedi Mickey Mouse has even been known to make an appearance during the festival.

The special fun is all included with regular admission to Disney-MGM Studios