Star Wars Weekends

Thanks to everyone who contributed to the 2008 Star Wars Weekend information on this site. If you haven't submitted your weekend report yet, please feel free to send in your report!

Stay tuned for upcoming 2009 Star Wars Weekend information!

Over the past two months the rumor mill has been pushing this last weekend hard as the one where a BIG Suprise could be in store for fans.  The Rumor Mill has said that George Lucas himself might show up with Harrison Ford as part of the cross promotion for the Indiana Jones movie.  Of course each year it is suggested that the man in Plaid is going to make an appearance.  That so far has turned out to be nothing.  During weekend 1, it had been suggested that Mark Hamill was seen at one of the Disney property Hotels.  Again nothing. 

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Some of the merchandise listed at StarWars.com that was missing from weekend #1 surfaced last week at Wicket's Warehouse.  With some of the other items starting to sell off, weekend 4 offers the opportunity for merchandise buyers to get some great items for a discounted rate.  If all follows previous history, by Sunday items at the Warehouse will be marked down bringing some of the Non Limited Edition items closer to a reasonable cost. 

T-Shirts, apparrel and toysets will most likely have prices cut.  Also look for posters and non limited edition pins.  I can't speculate on any Limited Edition items other than to say I doubt you'll see much change there, but if you are a bargin Hunter, the time is now.  Weekend 4 may not offer you the best chance for obtaining merchandise, but it offers the best value!

 Anyone attending the first two weekends this year may have noticed this pink R2 unit among the merchandise available.  For anyone still looking forward to visiting Star Wars Weekends over these next two weekends I hope you take the time to look for it.  The price for the Droid is $10 and for my money is one of the best bargins at weekends because  it is more than just the item itself.

R2-KT is a special story and one that should have the attention of anyone in the Star Wars/Disney fan base.  The droid is named to honor  KATIE JOHNSON, a young girl who sadly died of brain cancer in 2005 at the age of seven.  Katie was the daughter of Albin Johnson, the founder of the 501st Legion, the charitable costuming fan club that has divisions all over the world, making numerous appearances and marching in the SWW parades.  

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The World Events Guide is reporting that the 2009 Star Wars Weekends dates will be June 5 through June 28, 2009.  These dates are still unofficial but it's the first published mention of the 2009 dates from anywhere.  Disney usually announces Star Wars Weekend dates in January or February.

Are you going to Star Wars Weekend this year? We're looking for SWW Reporters! All we're looking for is a trip report and perhaps even more importantly, photos of the event! Any and all photos and trip reports can be emailed to us at quickgold@studioscentral.com but you can also register to be a reporter here. Thank you to everyone who helps out!

Photos from Weekend Two at Star Wars Weekends are here and expect many more photos and weekend reports to flood in over the next few days. 

Click here to view photos from weekend two