{"id":3013,"date":"2012-05-16T00:01:40","date_gmt":"2012-05-16T04:01:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_ms_news\/?p=3013"},"modified":"2022-05-04T21:00:12","modified_gmt":"2022-05-05T01:00:12","slug":"may-the-force-be-with-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/may-the-force-be-with-you\/","title":{"rendered":"May The Force Be With You!"},"content":{"rendered":"

By Rikki Niblett
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Every year in May\/June Walt Disney World holds Star Wars Weekends, celebrating all that is included in the Star Wars Universe.\u00a0 This event takes place at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Friday, Saturday and Sunday during those weekends.<\/p>\n

I know that I’m in the minority as I am not a Star Wars fan.\u00a0 Well, I guess I can’t actually say that. Someone can really only say that if they’ve seen the Star Wars movies…and seeing as how I have NOT…saying I’m not a fan isn’t really accurate.\u00a0 I’m pretty much indifferent to the whole Star Wars saga.<\/p>\n

She is breaking my geek heart. Really? You haven\u2019t seen ANY of them? How is that possible? I thought they were required viewing in most school systems by now. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Yet for some strange reason, I would like to experience a Star Wars Weekend at some point in my life.\u00a0 From everything I’ve heard about this event, it seems like it would be something to experience, kind of like how a person should attend Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party and Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at least once.<\/p>\n

So what is it that would draw in someone like me (or maybe you) who’s never been into Star Wars?\u00a0 (Or in my case, someone who’s never watched the movies?)<\/p>\n

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Watch the movies. Watch the movies. WATCH THE MOVIES!!! Ok, at least watch the first three (Which are actually the last three in sequence\u2026 What? It makes perfect sense to me.)<\/span><\/p>\n

First of all, there are the characters.\u00a0 Now, I’m not talking about those Star Wars specific characters.\u00a0 I have no idea who Queen Ama-what’s-her-name is.\u00a0 I don’t know what the purpose of Boba Fett is. \u00a0I couldn\u2019t care less about Chewbacca.\u00a0 (Aren’t you impressed?!\u00a0 I actually know SOME Star Wars stuff!\u00a0 I know I am!)<\/p>\n

Who doesn\u2019t love Chewie? He\u2019s a seven foot tall teddy bear with a cross bow.<\/span><\/p>\n

The characters I’m talking about are the Disney characters dressed in their Star Wars finest!\u00a0 I want to meet Jedi Mickey, Leia Minnie, Stormtrooper Donald, and Darth Goofy!\u00a0 These are the characters that I\u2019m interested in.\u00a0 They aren’t too Star Wars-y that I don’t know who they are, but they are Star Wars-y enough to help enhance my experience that weekend.\u00a0 It’s the perfect mixture!<\/p>\n

These are great photo opportunities that shouldn\u2019t be missed. Whether you are a fan of the films or just a Disney fan, these are unique character meet and greets that make for great photos and memories.<\/span><\/p>\n

Another thing that really draws me in and makes me want to go to a Star Wars Weekend is the Hyperspace Hoopla!\u00a0 Maybe it’s just because I miss saying hoopla (Hoopla!\u00a0 Adventurer’s Club, may you rest in peace!).\u00a0 I really think this show appeals to me because it’s quite entertaining (from the videos that I have seen on Youtube).\u00a0 The characters dance to pop music and really put on an amazing show!<\/p>\n

If you have never seen it, check Youtube for a video of Darth Vader and his Storm Troopers dancing to Michael Jackson\u2019s \u201cThriller\u201d. Enough said. ; o)<\/span><\/p>\n

Even though I don’t like to get to the parks early (I mean, are the parks really open before noon?!) on Star Wars Weekends, you really should.\u00a0 It’s not so you can get in line to meet the Star Wars celebrities who are featured each weekend.\u00a0 I think you should get there early so you can see the Stormtrooper show before park open. From what I’ve seen, it’s a hoot!\u00a0 (I’m thinking it’s probably funnier if you’ve actually SEEN Star Wars, but not all is lost on me.)<\/p>\n

On these notes, my partner and I are in complete agreement. The parks don\u2019t typically open before lunch for me but the pre-show that the Stormtroopers put on prior to park opening is pretty fantastic. It is well worth getting up early for. Just think, you can even make that mad dash for Toy Story Mania Fastpasses!<\/span><\/p>\n

Guests with little ones should make sure to check out the Jedi Training Academy.\u00a0 Here kids can learn about light saber duels from a Jedi Master.\u00a0 But beware…it’s been said that Darth Vader is nearby and could make an appearance and might even want to test their skills!\u00a0 Guests must be ages 4-12 to participate and registration is required.\u00a0 Check your Times Guide for more information.<\/p>\n

The last thing that I think I would enjoy, as a non-Star Wars fan, during Star Wars Weekends is the ability to people watch.\u00a0 Some people are very, very INTO this and get all decked out in their Star Wars finest.\u00a0 (The closest I can even compare this to is when I went to see Harry Potter on opening nights at midnight and seeing all the people dressed as those characters.)\u00a0 So watch as all the Star Wars geeks (and I use that term lovingly) come parading past.<\/p>\n

Ahem\u2026we prefer the term fans. <\/em>It truly is amazing the level of detail that many fans will go to in order to dress up and attend the parks for SW Weekends. It is like a sci-fi convention inside of a Disney park. What could be better?<\/span><\/p>\n

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I should also throw in experiencing Star Tours.\u00a0 I mean, it is Star Wars Weekend after all.\u00a0 How can you have fun at this event without riding this attraction?\u00a0 This is especially important in light of the recent rehab to the attraction. If you haven\u2019t ridden it recently you should really give it a try!<\/p>\n

Well those are my tips for how to enjoy Star Wars Weekends without being a Star Wars fan!\u00a0 To me, I think you still get a lot out of just experiencing the ambiance.\u00a0 It really is what makes the whole thing fun!<\/p>\n

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