Announcing Star Wars Weekends Events and Appearances

This weekend marks the start of the 2013 Star Wars Weekends at Disney's Hollywood Studios, and we have some updated information about celebrity appearances and other special events.

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Celebrities scheduled for Weekend I (May 17-19), include Ray Park (Darth Maul from Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace), Jeremy Bulloch (Boba Fett in Star Wars: Episode V The Empire Strikes Back and Episode VI Return of the Jedi), and Dee Bradley Baker who provided the voice for Captain Rex in Star Wars: The Clone Wars.

Ray Park returns for Weekend II (May 24-26), and will be joined by Warwick Davis who played Wicket the Ewok in Star Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi, and Jim Cummings who was the voice of Hondo Ohnaka in Star Wars: The Clone Wars.

On Weekend III (May 31-June 2), Warwick Davis will be joined by Tim Rose who starred as Admiral Ackbar in Star Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi and Sam Witwer who provided the voice for Darth Maul in Star Wars: The Clone Wars.

The final weekend (June 7-9) is full of stars, as Billy Dee Williams (Lando Calrissian in Star Wars: Episode V The Empire Strikes Back and Episode VI Return of the Jedi), and Peter Mayhew (Chewbacca in Star Wars Episode VI A New Hope, Episode V The Empire Strikes Back, Episode VI Return of the Jedi, and Episode III Revenge of the Sith), are scheduled to appear with Tom Kane who was the voice of Yoda in Star Wars: The Clone Wars.

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During all of the weekends, guests will also have a chance to get a photo taken with a 17-foot-long, 700 pound "life size" rancor - Jabba the Hutt's pet from Return of the Jedi.

Several one-man shows are planned throughout the weekend, giving guests insight into the on-screen and off-screen lives of the Star Wars celebrities. James Arnold Taylor's "Obi Wan & Beyond" is a journey into the world of voice acting, Ray Park's "Visit to the Maul" features a martial arts demonstration by the actor, and Warwick Davis is presenting "An Ewok's Tale."

"Obi Wan & Beyond" is scheduled for each event day during the Star Wars Weekends, while "Visit to the Maul" is planned for Weekends I and II, and "An Ewok's Tale" happens during Weekends II and III.

Star Wars Weekends happens at Disney's Hollywood Studios May 17-19, May 24-26, May 31-June 2, and June 7-9. Admission to Hollywood Studios is required.

Story by Traci C., Source