Dust Off Your Lightsaber for Star Wars Weekend in Orlando
Star Wars Weekend is an annual special event at Disney’s Hollywood Studios theme park in Orlando that celebrates all things Star Wars. Starting May 20 and continuing each weekend until June 12, you can join celebrities and characters for special shows, panels, presentations and activities, including motorcades and autograph sessions. You will have the opportunity to meet the stars who portrayed such favorite characters like Chewbacca, Darth Maul, Boba Fett and C-3PO. Star Tours, now presented in 3-D, will be making its reappearance on May 20. Star Tours gives you the opportunity to board a Starspeeder 1000 for an exciting journey through the Star Wars universe where you will be faced with many different missions. Younger kids can hone their lightsaber skills at the Jedi Training Academy, a 30-minute live action show. If you are planning on heading to Orlando for this special event, be sure to reserve you lodging today!
While you are still reveling in your Star Wars space adventure, head over to the Kennedy Space Center where you can learn more about space, space travel and the future of space. You will get a unique chance to tour NASA’s launch and landing facilities, experience interactive simulators, enjoy live shows and even possibly meet a veteran NASA astronaut. As a special experience, join the Starfleet Academy during 30-minute interactive show that combines cutting-edge special effects, audience interaction, amazing science and on-screen appearances from your favorite Star Trek characters.
After all your adventures in space, go to the watery depths of the ocean at Titanic – The Experience. This 20,000 square foot interactive museum is filled with more than 200 artifacts from the Titanic as well as interactive exhibits. You can walk up the Grand Staircase, visit a First Class Parlor Suite or head down to the Boiler Room. Throughout your Titanic experience, you will meet actors in period costumes, including Captain Smith and the “Unsinkable” Molly Brown who will share a personal account of their trip aboard the Titanic. In addition to housing actual artifacts from the ship, you will also find movie memorabilia from the award-winning movie, Titanic, by James Cameron.
Star Wars Celebration V Lands in Orlando, FL
For Star Wars fans everywhere Orlando, FL is the place to be from August 12th through the 15th. The Star Wars Celebration V will be held at the Orlando County Convention Center during those days in a huge festival to celebrate the past glory of Star Wars as well as its present day grandeur. Star Wars Movies and culture have thrived for generations, so that the original movies are as popular today as they were when they first came out. Come and celebrate with other Star Wars fans in this four day extravaganza!
While you’re in Orland for the Star Wars Celebration, find out what it is like to take off in your own aircraft with a hot air balloon ride. Orlando Balloon Rides will give you an unforgettable experience and incredible sights of Orlando with their balloon rides. The experience starts with a delicious breakfast and champagne ceremony before you go up in the balloon. You won’t want to miss out on this rare opportunity!
Of course, you can’t miss out on visiting Universal Studios Orlando while you’re in town. This legendary theme park will give you a day of exciting rides, a family-friendly atmosphere, and fascinating shows. Universal Studio’s basis on its famous characters like Harry Potter and the Incredible Hulk makes it an especially fun theme park to visit. You will find that a new thrill awaits you around every corner in this park!
