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From Mouse Planet:
Star Wars Weekends Festival events announced
The day after the sixth Star Wars movie (Episode III, Revenge of the Sith) hits theaters on May 19, Star Wars Weekends kicks off its 2005 four-weekend run at the Disney-MGM Studios. A quick rundown of festival activities includes:
Walk-around characters from every Star Wars film—from Kit Fisto and Boba Fett to Princess Leia and Greedo, as well as Jedi Mickey Mouse—will be available for photos and autographs.
Star Wars celebrities will participate in talk show-style interviews in the ABC Theater, take part in meet-and-greet sessions and ride in Hollywood-style motorcades. The line-up of Star Wars legends appearing during the month will be announced soon.
Special Star Wars-themed editions of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire–Play It! will be presented.
The “Jedi Training Academy” will give young Jedi hopefuls the chance to learn moves with a light saber and test their newly acquired skills against one of the evil Siths.
Loads of special-edition merchandise will be available. Event-exclusive Star Wars memorabilia—from trading pins and commemorative posters to apparel, medallions and other limited-edition items—will be available in Tatooine Traders.
Meanwhile, refurbishment continues on the Imperial Walker outside the Star Tours attraction. At the moment, it is down to a bare steel skeleton.
*While on vacation late last Thursday evening, Star Wars creator George Lucas takes the time to face off with Jedi Mickey Mouse. Photo © Disney.
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