Star Wars Celebration V took over the West Hall of the Orange County Convention Center for four days. But now that the creatures, droids and Stormtroopers have left, it’s time to look back. Whether you experienced the event or not, you’ll enjoy looking through our favorite photos and videos below. [Read more…]
Last Tour to Endor brings Star Wars celebrities and shows to Disney World – Full videos
The Last Tour to Endor special-ticket event was held Saturday night at Disney’s Hollywood Studios as part of the Star Wars Celebration V convention. The event gave Celebration attendees a last chance to ride Star Tours before it closes Sept. 8, 2010. The event drew many celebrities including George Lucas for a night of fun shows and dancing. But even if you missed it, you can still enjoy the night through our videos and photos below. [Read more…]
New Disney merchandise revealed at Star Wars Celebration
Disney Parks held a collector panel discussion today during the Star Wars Celebration V convention at the Orange County Convention Center. Some brand new merchandise featuring the Muppets, Indiana Jones and Star Tours was shown – including some new information about Star Tours 2. [Read more…]
Star Wars Celebration V day one photo gallery and video
We spent most of the day on the main floor at Star Wars Celebration V in the Orange County Convention Center to bring you this video overview and photo gallery. [Read more…]
Star Wars Celebration V will feature a full lineup no fan will want to miss
The biggest Star Wars fan event of all time is coming to Orlando. Star Wars Celebration V will be held at the Orange County Convention Center from Aug. 12 to 15, 2010.
This year’s event will commemorate the 30th Anniversary of Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back, and the ongoing, weekly adventures of Star Wars: The Clone Wars. Featuring celebrities, costumes, live entertainment, screenings, autographs, collectibles, panels and more, Star Wars Celebration V is the official Lucasfilm convention. [Read more…]
Out of the Loop: A look at Legoland California’s Star Wars Days
Column by Andy Guinigundo
For the past several years, Star Wars Weekends at Disney’s Hollywood Studios have been very popular. Even from my vantage point, out of the loop 932 miles away, I can’t wait to see the videos emerging from these weekends. My favorite every year is the always hilarious Star Wars “Dance Off”.
This past weekend in seemingly a galaxy far, far away, Star Wars Days commenced in California, but not at Disneyland. Legoland California hosted its 5th annual Star Wars Days Aug. 7 and 8, 2010. [Read more…]
Star Wars characters to dance the night away at special Star Tours event
The Star Tours ride at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is making its last run on Sept. 8 to make way for its reimagining in 2011 – but fans have the opportunity to attend a special “decommissioning” party from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. on Aug. 14. The Last Tour to Endor is a special ticketed event the Saturday night during Star Wars Celebration V – The official Lucasfilm fan convention.
We’ll previously told you about the Last Tour to Endor event, but the Disney Blog has just released more details on the events of the evening. [Read more…]
More details on the new Star Tours ride – Multiple destinations confirmed
Last year at the D23 Expo, Disney announced the popular Star Tours attractions would be getting a 3D makeover. But not much more has been announced about the redo until today. [Read more…]
New C-3PO character chats with guests at Star Wars Weekends
A few weeks ago we showed you video of Mickey Mouse not only greeting guests, but actually personally taking with them. Now it seems Star Wars character C-3PO is also calling his fans by name. [Read more…]
Video: Dance Off with the Star Wars Stars 2010 – Vader and Fett get down to Michael Jackson tunes
The highlight of the hilarious Hyperspace Hoopla that concludes each day of Star Wars Weekends is the Dance Off with the Star Wars Stars. You’ll see the Star Wars characters as you’ve never seen them before – getting down to the latest songs, and hits from a past era. [Read more…]