DisneyWorld Event Calendar “In the Spotlight” – May 28th – June 4th

May 28-30

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):

• 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) and Tom Kane (voice of Yoda in “Star Wars: The Clone Wars”)

June 4

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):

• Billy Dee Williams (Lando Calrissian in “Star Wars: Episode V The Empire Strikes Back” and “Star Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi”)
• Ray Park (Darth Maul in “Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace”)
• Dave Filoni (director of “Star Wars: The Clone Wars”)

EVENTS & ACTIVITIES – May 28 – June 4

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 28: 9 p.m.; May 29-June 1: 10 p.m.
• Special Presentation – SpectroMagic: May 29-30: 9 p.m. & 11 p.m.; May 31, June 1, 3&4: 9 p.m.
• Park Hours – May 28: 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; May 29-30: 9 a.m.-12 a.m.; May 31: 9 a.m.- 10 p.m.; June 1: 9 a.m.-11 p.m.; June 2-3: 9 a.m.-10 p.m.; June 4: 9 a.m.- 11 p.m.

DISNEY’S HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS

• Daily – Block Party Bash: 3 p.m.
• Special Presentation – Fantasmic!: May 29-30: 9 p.m. & 10:30 p.m.; June 1&3: 9 p.m.
• Park Hours – May 28: 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; May 29-30: 9 a.m.-10 p.m.; May 31: 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; June 1: 9 a.m.-10 p.m.; June 2: 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; June 3: 9 a.m.-10 p.m.; June 4: 9 a.m.-8 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 28-29: 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; May 30-31: 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; June 1-4: 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

More EVENTS & ACTIVITIES – May 28 – June 4

DISNEY’S BLIZZARD BEACH

• $45 ages 10 & up; $39 ages 3-9
• Park Hours – May 28-29: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; May 30-June 4: 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

DISNEY’S TYPHOON LAGOON

• $45 ages 10 & up; $39 ages 3-9
• Park Hours – May 28-29: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; May 30-June 4: 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

DISNEY’S BOARDWALK

• Atlantic Dance (NO COVER CHARGE); call 407/939-2444 for times
• DJs playing mix of hits from the 70s through today. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. 21 & over. No Cover.

Downtown Disney West Side
Cirque Du Soleil presents…May 23-June 7 – *DARK*

House of Blues presents . . .

• May 28 – The Space Coast Playboys (blues): The Blues Kitchen at House of Blues; free; 10:30 p.m.
• May 29 – Not Tonight Josephine, Fall of Envy, Hydrosonic, Gorillafight, Blameless (rock): House of Blues; $5; 8:30 p.m.The Space Coast Playboys (blues): The Blues Kitchen at House of Blues; free; 10:30 p.m.
• May 30 – Apostle J.L. Cash & Praise (gospel brunch): House of Blues; $32.50 ages 10+/$16.25 ages 3-9; 10:30 a.m. & 1 p.m.
• June 1 – Imogen Heap with Geese (pop/rock): House of Blues; $23.25 adv/$26.25 day of; 7:30 p.m.
• June 3 – GRIND featuring Chus & Ceballos (house): House of Blues; $25 adv/$30 day of; 9 p.m.
• June 4 -Cheap Trick (rock): House of Blues; $36 adv/$39 day of; 8 p.m. JD Daniel Trio (blues): The Blues Kitchen at House of Blues; free; 10:30 p.m.