Five Reasons YOU Should go to Star Wars Weekends
Are you all out of love for my Star Wars posts yet? I hope not because I have another really fun one from our recent Disney trip today!
Chris and I are huge fans of all the special events that Disney puts on each year, but one of our favorites is definitely Star Wars Weekends during select weekends in May and June. When we first started going to this event I was pretty nervous, because while I like Star Wars I’m not a die-hard fan like some of the people who attend. I wasn’t sure if I would enjoy it or even if I would find anything interesting. Of course Disney proved me wrong, and I’m really glad they did!
So if you’re like me and aren’t sure these weekends are for you, I’m here to tell you that they are. There is a little something for every kind of Star Wars fan out there (from the casual viewer to the die-hard fanatic), and you really can’t help getting swept up in the energy and excitement along with everyone else! I may not dress up in the fancy Jedi garb (one woman was in flannel this year, and it was hot out!) but I will rock a simple Star Wars shirt or two!
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Stars of the Saga Shows
Darth’s Mall
One of the stores had Passholder merchandise which Chris and I gladly snatched up and the other stores were full of clothes, pictures, toys, and yummy food. We had a blast hanging out in there, and even snapped up a few things for our baby boy (seen here)! Plus, it was really nice to get a break from the heat in the air condition for a little while. That weekend was brutal at Disney!
Legends of the Stars Motorcade Parade
Chris and I have never done this, and I am so bummed about it! I’ve heard from others that it is so worth it and so much fun because you get to see the stars of the weekend out and about during this Star Wars themed parade. We tried getting there an hour early on the first Saturday we were there, and there were no good spots left. It was insane. We were told that you had to be there when the park opened to even have a prayer of getting a good spot, and Chris and I are not morning people so…..that didn’t happen.
The parade starts near the front of the park and ends at the stage in front of the Chinese Theater where they put on a small show, so if you can the spot you want to get is near the stage. Here is the opening day parade on youtube if you want to see what it’s all about!
Souvenirs / Specialty Drinks
Chris and I usually like to try all the drinks they have available (and Chris likes to collect the Star Wars themed ice cubes!), but this year I wasn’t able to join in. It was kind of a bummer that I couldn’t find one stand that offered the alcohol free drinks they were advertising, so I just had to watch as Chris sipped on his super cool Star Wars themed drinks.
Symphony in the Stars
If you’re inside the parks to watch this show, there is a small show at the stage in front of the Chinese Theater that you may want to watch! We’ve never done it but know people who have. I’m not a fan of standing in front of the stage because you don’t get a good view of the fireworks when you do that. Instead, I suggest standing further back on the street (maybe back by the shops) so that you’ll have a fantastic view of the fireworks as they go off!
So tell me, what is your favorite thing to do at Star Wars Weekends? If you’ve never been, is it something you think you’d like to experience?
If you’re following me on Instagram (and even if you’re not!), I’ve set up a fun Disney hashtag so we can all share our favorite Disney memories from the parks. If you want to join in, use the hashtag #cwdisneylove. I can’t wait to see what parts of Disney you love!