Star Wars™ Weekends is an annual special event at Disney’s Hollywood Studios® Theme Park that celebrates the legendary Star Wars Saga and the animated television series, Star Wars: The Clone Wars. On Friday, Saturday and Sunday of each weekend, you can join celebrities and characters for special shows, panels, presentations and more!
Star Wars™ Weekends Event Highlights
Characters
Encounter over 50 Star Wars characters from the entire saga. From Darth Vader to Darth Maul and Anakin to Chewbacca, you’ll find heroes and villains from throughout the galaxy.
Celebrities from Star Wars™ will attend each weekend and participate in:
Autograph Sessions
- Legends of the Force – Celebrity motorcade
- Stars of the Saga – Talk Show and Q&A
Jedi Training Academy
Each young Padawan who is chosen will learn a lightsaber combination as they prepare to face the dark side!
Behind the Force: Experience the Clone Wars
Explore the excitement of Star Wars: The Clone Wars with a fascinating look behind the scenes of the all-new animated adventure!
Star Tours®
The power of the Force and the magic of Disney will combine once again to create an unforgettable Star Wars adventure: Star Tours – The Adventures Continue – now in 3D at Disney’s Hollywood Studios®!
Padawan Mind Challenge
Kids under 12 can test their wits before the Jedi Council!
Hyperspace Hoopla
Star Wars characters and Guests gather for an entertaining conclusion to each day’s events.
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There’s more to enjoy at the Walt Disney World® Resort than just the fun and excitement of Theme Parks. With more places to go, more things to do, and more characters to meet, it’s a vacation full of choices. A host of recreation experiences, a state-of-the-art sports complex, two entertainment districts, an unbelievable variety of restaurants, and a tempting paradise for shoppers, make the opportunities for magical adventures virtually endless.
Take a swing at golf on any of our challenging, championship courses. Water ski on private, pristine lakes, or spend the afternoon fishing. From horseback riding and bicycling to tennis, speedway racing and more…whatever your game, we’ve got them all.
Shopping your bag? Then, shop ‘til you drop for everything from the coolest toys to the hottest fashions. Limited edition collectibles, Disney merchandise, gifts, jewelry, crafts, one-of-a-kind items from around the world…you name it, you’ll find it here.
From sizzling steaks and succulent seafood to world-renowned dishes from around the globe, there’s something to please every palate…even the little tykes. Dine in award-winning, opulent elegance at Victoria & Albert’s. Celebrate Octoberfest at the Biergarten Restaurant. Enjoy a rousing Dinner Show, or dine with your favorite Disney Characters. Just remember to save room for those yummy desserts!
Ready for a night on the town? Prepare to be amazed at La Nouba™ by Cirque du Soleil®, a dramatic mix of acrobatics, artistry, and dance. There is truly something for everyone at the Walt Disney World® Resort. From rejuvenating recreation to enthralling entertainment, the ways to make a dream come true are only limited by imagination
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For blooms, bright ideas and even your favorite bands, come dig up some fun at the Epcot® International Flower & Garden Festival presented by HGTV. It’s where Disney springs to life!
See some of your Disney Character favorites bow as topiaries, including Buzz, Woody and Lotso from Toy Story 3. Plus, don’t miss Lightning McQueen and Mater from Cars 2 and many of your classic favorites. In all, you’ll find over 75 Disney Character topiaries for another year of going green!
See how green your thumb can be as some of the nation’s top designers help you plan everything from planting your first garden to enhancing your home’s curb appeal. With opinions from HGTV starts like John Gidding and Genevieve Gorder-plus Epcot’s® own gardening experts-you’ll have new ideas blooming around your home in no time!
And if relaxing by fresh, spring blooms is your thing, then find a spot to plant yourself and take in music from the ‘60s and ‘70s during the Flower Power Concert Series. You’ll find a different artist (like CHUCK NEGRON formerly of Three Dog Night, Davy Jones and Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone) every weekend during the Festival at America Gardens Theatre!
You can also find some special displays hidden throughout the park. Everything from dedicated bird gardens to play gardens for the kids to a brand new Garden called Haiti: Garden of Many Colors which will have a first every nighttime garden component. You’re sure to be amazed at all the unique features at this year’s festival.
The Epcot® International Flower & Garden Festival, March 7-May 20, 2012. With millions of blooming flowers, Disney themed topiaries, HGTV designers, amazingly unique gardens and a concert series for the flower child in all of us, it’s the perfect place to let your imagination bloom! Visit Disneyworld.com/flower or call 407-W-DISNEY.
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March 3, 2012, is the kick off for the Houston Astros and Atlanta Braves Spring Training. The 2012 season for the Houston Astros will mark both the 50th Anniversary of Major League Baseball in Houston, and the Astros 28th season of Spring Training at the Osceola Country Stadium in Kissimmee. The Astros begin the 2012 Grapefruit League schedule with their Spring Home Opener on Saturday, March 3 vs. the Washington Nationals.
In 1985 Osceola County Stadium became the Spring Training home of the Houston Astros when the team relocated from Cocoa Beach to Kissimmee. When it opened, the complex was considered “state- of- the art” and the best of its kind in Florida. The complex’s unique “cloverleaf” design has served as a blueprint for many teams as they began building new facilities.
In addition to moving the Houston Astros to Osceola County, the organization moved their Florida State League club from Daytona Beach and called them the Osceola Astros. In 1995, the club changed its name to better reflect the area by becoming the Kissimmee Cobras. The Cobras won the Florida State League championship in 1999. The Single A club participated in the Florida State League from 1985-2000. At the close of the 2000 season, the Astros farm club had promoted 97 players and coaches to the major leagues. For more information please visit www.osceolastadium.com.
The Atlanta Braves Spring Training returns to the Walt Disney World® Resort for the 15th consecutive year. The Braves are loaded with talent and have their sights set on a World Series run. The 18-game home schedule features marquee matchups against many of baseball’s top teams.
Champion® Stadium is where Atlanta Braves players take the field every spring to prepare their game for the upcoming season. With over 9,500 seats, four luxury sky boxes, and multiple open-air suites and patios, the double-decker stadium offers all the amenities of today’s major league ballparks. Stadium seats, bleachers and a grassy knoll all provide fans an intimate sports experience like no other. Once the Braves head north for the summer, amateur athletes take the stage in this one-of-a-kind venue for their own big league experiences. Champion is the Official Sports Apparel of ESPN Wide World of Sports® complex.
Holiday Inn Main Gate East located just 2.5 miles from the main entrance to the Walt Disney World ® Theme parks, and is a great choice for spring training games. The 444-room, full service hotel features two high rise towers with interior corridors, Italian tile throughout and most rooms with private furnished balconies. All rooms boost colorful and stylish triple sheeted beds, granite countertops and high speed internet. Kids love the kid suites and all the extra amenities the hotel offers like the kid’s theater, kid’s playground, kid’s swimming pool, and a large interactive game room for the entire family to enjoy. Be sure to visit Chianti’s lobby lounge with indoor and outdoor seating. For more information please call 800-327-1128 or visit www.HolidayInnMGE.com.
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The best place to be this holiday season is at the Walt Disney World Resort. This year’s version of Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is promising to deliver on that reputation yet again. On select nights throughout November and December, Disney guests at the Magic Kingdom can experience some great holiday fun with a few extra special Disney touches. The event is popular with guests from all parts of the world and offers something special for families to take from their holiday vacation.
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, which kicks off at 7 p.m. on select evenings (after Magic Kingdom closing), is pure, time-honored Disney magic. Holiday revelers can sip cocoa, catch a snowflake and get in the spirit of the season through enchanting entertainment that includes live shows, fireworks, carolers and special character meet and greets. Dancing gingerbread, marching soldiers and Santa’s sleigh parade down Main Street USA to seasonal melodies during the twice-nightly “Mickey’s Once Upon A Christmastime Parade”. Cinderella Castle is draped radiantly with 200,000 glistening white l lights and “Holiday Wishes Celebrate the Spirit of the Season” fireworks lights the night sky during a pyrotechnics show orchestrated to holiday melodies.
The night wouldn’t be complete without the forecasted flurry of snowflakes along Main Street, U.S.A. and warming cup of cocoa in hand. Party-goers also enjoy complimentary cookies and apple slices and enjoy unlimited admission to favorite attractions.
Mickey’s Very Christmas Party features:
*The enchanted Castle Dream Lights on Cinderella’s Castle
*Mickey’s Once Upon A Christmas Parade with a special appearance by Santa Claus
*An exclusive holiday fireworks extravaganza-Holiday Wishes: Celebrate the Spirit of the Season
*Live entertainment featuring Disney Characters
*Meet and greet opportunities throughout Magic Kingdom theme park with some Disney Characters
*Complimentary cookies and hot cocoa
*A magical snow fall on Main Street, U.S.A
*Many of the most popular Magic Kingdom attractions
2011 party dates and times:
November 8, 9, 11, 13, 15, 18, 27, 29, 30
December 2, 4, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 14, 16, 18
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party requires a special ticket. For additional information please call 407-W-DISNEY.
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