DisneyWorld Event Calendar “In the Spotlight” – May 21st – May 28th

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DisneyWorld Event Calendar “In the Spotlight” – May 21st – May 28th

May 21-23

KICK OFF! Star Wars Weekends: The power of the Force and the magic of Disney combine once again every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from May 21-June 13 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios for Star Wars Weekends. The sci-fi fan-fest inspired by the popular film saga includes meet-and-greet sessions with Star Wars characters, Jedi Training Academy, parades and more. This year’s event will also celebrate the 30th anniversary of “Star Wars: Episode V The Empire Strikes Back.” Event activities are included in theme park admission.

More info: starwars.com or disneyworld.com/starwarsweekends


This weekend’s celebrity appearances (subject to change):

  • Temuera Morrison (Jango Fett in “Star Wars: Episode II Attack of the Clones”)
  • Daniel Logan (Boba Fett in “Star Wars: Episode II Attack of the Clones”)
  • Dee Bradley Baker (voice of Captain Rex in “Star Wars: The Clone Wars”)

May 28

Star Wars Weekends: The power of the Force and the magic of Disney combine every Friday, Saturday and Sunday through June 13 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios for Star Wars Weekends.

More info: starwars.com or disneyworld.com/starwarsweekends

This weekend’s celebrity appearances (subject to change):

  • Matthew Wood (voice of General Grevious in “Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith” and “Star Wars: The Clone Wars”)
  • Lorne Peterson (model-maker who worked on all six Star Wars live-action films)
  • Tom Kane (voice of Yoda in “Star Wars: The Clone Wars”)

EVENTS & ACTIVITIES – May 21-28

MAGIC KINGDOM

  • Daily – “Move It, Shake It, Celebrate It!” Street Party: 11 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 5:40 p.m.
  • Daily – Celebrate A Dream Come True Parade: 3 p.m.
  • Special Presentation – Wishes Fireworks: May 21: 9 p.m.; May 22-24: 10 p.m.; May 25-26: 9 p.m.;May 27: 10 p.m.; May 28: 9 p.m.
  • Special Presentation – SpectroMagic: May 22-23: 9 p.m. & 11 p.m.; May 24: 9 p.m.; May 27: 9 p.m. & 11 p.m.
  • Park Hours – May 21: 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; May 22-23: 9 a.m.-11 p.m.; May 24: 9 a.m.- 10 p.m.; May 25-26: 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; May 27: 9 a.m.-11 p.m.; May 28: 9 a.m.- 9 p.m.

DISNEY’S HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS

  • Daily – Block Party Bash: 3 p.m.
  • Special Presentation – Fantasmic!: May 21, 23, 25 & 26: 9 p.m. & 10:30 p.m.
  • Park Hours – May 21: 9 a.m.-10 p.m.; May 22: 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; May 23: 9 a.m.-10 p.m.; May 24: 9 a.m.-7 p.m.;May 25-26: 9 a.m.-10 p.m.; May 27: 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; May 28: 9 a.m.-9 p.m.

EPCOT

  • Daily – IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth: 9 p.m.
  • Park Hours – Future World: 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; World Showcase: 11 a.m.-9 p.m.

DISNEY’S ANIMAL KINGDOM

  • Daily – Mickey’s Jammin’ Jungle Parade: 3:45 p.m.
  • Park Hours – May 21-22: 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; May 23-26: 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; May 27-28: 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

House of Blues presents . . .
May 21
BK & The Broilers (blues): The Blues Kitchen at House of Blues; free; 10:30 p.m.
May 22
Jonny Lang with Alex Band (rock): House of Blues; $23.25 adv/$25.25 day of; 8:30 p.m.
BK & The Broilers (blues): The Blues Kitchen at House of Blues; free; 10:30 p.m.
May 23
Madeline Berry (gospel brunch): House of Blues; $32.50 ages 10+/$16.25 ages 3-9; 10:30 a.m. & 1 p.m.
May 28
Jowell y Randy (reggaeton): House of Blues; $33.25 adv/$36.25 day of; 9 p.m.
The Space Coast Playboys (blues): The Blues Kitchen at House of Blues; free; 10:30 p.m.


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