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Kon Vader	Star Wars Weekends 2011, 20 May-12 June		Lead	[-]
Posts: 81 Sat, Aug 21, 2010 3:48 PM *Land O' Lakes*	Tags : None Premature a bit? Probably. However, I am feeling withdrawal symptoms. (Hopefully fx con will have a few decent "gets"). That being said, I figured we could get an early start on next year's SWW. My thoughts: Want: Warwick Davis and/or Jeremy Bulloch to host. Both of these guys are super nice, and that's not a knock on Jay Laga'aia or Ashley Eckstein, who would be fine choices as well. Also, really want Tem Morrison to come after missing him at CV. Probables (predictions): I am banking on Peter Mayhew, Ray Park, and Matt Wood being there. All great guys. Hope: A big namer making an appearance (Carrie, Anthony, etc.) Out-there prediction: Silas Carson comes. (Based on nothing). EDIT: added the dates to the title Last Edited By: sabacc Thu, Apr 28, 2011 7:27 AM. Edited 1 time.
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Chris Wyman		#1	[url]	[-]
Posts: 2962 Sat, Aug 21, 2010 6:30 PM Administrator Tampa SW Club President Tampa	Kon Vader wrote: Out-there prediction: Silas Carson comes. (Based on nothing). Wouldn't mind that at all, I need him on an 11x14. Administrator - RebelScum.com, Wedge Collection Engine & The Registry Co-Founder - Star Wars Grand Florida Alliance President - Tampa Star Wars Club
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pazaak shark		#2	[url]	[-]
Posts: 37 Sat, Aug 21, 2010 7:29 PM *Jacksonville*	I have never gone to a Star Wars Weekend. What goes on in them?
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sabacc		#3	[url]	[-]
Posts: 3205 Sat, Aug 21, 2010 11:45 PM Administrator Orlando System President Orlando	pazaak shark wrote: I have never gone to a Star Wars Weekend. What goes on in them? I totally understand the withdrawal from Celebration V. It was so much concentrated SW goodness. I can't wait for more. Star Wars Weekends will be a nice return for us Floridians. Star Wars Weekends is an annual event at Disney's Hollywood Studios held over 4-6 weekends (Friday, Saturday, Sunday) around Memorial Day. Usually 2-5 celebrities show up for interviews and autograph sessions, there are Star Wars characters available for photo interactions, lots of exclusive merchandise, and special events like kids trivia contests, kids Jedi Training, and an evening show called Hyperspace Hoopla. For 2011 I'm betting we'll also see some of the programming that was exclusive to the Last Tour of Endor last week. I think there might possibly be Star Wars fireworks, and I feel confident that we'll see some re-working of the Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular to include Star Wars characters. Kon Vader wrote: Out-there prediction: Silas Carson comes. (Based on nothing). I don't know how his health is. I was told that that was the reason that he slowed down his appearances after being virtually everywhere in the early 00s. Also, I'm moving this thread to the Events section. The Celebration section will be archived or just be put into the Events section as well once things quiet down. -Campbell SWGFA Co-Founder \|o\| Orlando System President \|o\| SWGFA Blog Editor \|o\| SWGFA Chrono Keeper on Facebook \|o\| on Twitter \|o\| Trading Post \|o\| Rebelscum Trade Feedback Help the SWGFA by buying through Amazon.
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pazaak shark		#4	[url]	[-]
Posts: 37 Sun, Aug 22, 2010 8:20 AM *Jacksonville*	sabacc wrote: Star Wars Weekends is an annual event at Disney's Hollywood Studios held over 4-6 weekends (Friday, Saturday, Sunday) around Memorial Day. Usually 2-5 celebrities show up for interviews and autograph sessions, there are Star Wars characters available for photo interactions, lots of exclusive merchandise, and special events like kids trivia contests, kids Jedi Training, and an evening show called Hyperspace Hoopla. For 2011 I'm betting we'll also see some of the programming that was exclusive to the Last Tour of Endor last week. I think there might possibly be Star Wars fireworks, and I feel confident that we'll see some re-working of the Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular to include Star Wars characters. I was thinking about going this past Star Wars weekend but since CV was not too far away, at the time, I decided to skip it and just go to CV. Sounds like something neat for next year!
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Olando		#5	[url]	[-]
Posts: 128 Sun, Aug 22, 2010 11:37 AM Palm Bay	I will look forward to the next Star Wars Weekend. CV was a new experience for me and the chase is on! I wish I found out about all this years ago.
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Kon Vader		#6	[url]	[-]
Posts: 81 Sun, Aug 22, 2010 12:16 PM *Land O' Lakes*	It is definately worth it. Maybe I am just lucky, but the whole "getting there extremely early" thing hasn't been a factor for me. I went to weekends 3+4 last year and got in line at 7 AM both days. I ended up getting a stand-by ticket for Billy Dee Williams (and his autograph later, phew!) and confirmed times for Ray Park, Peter Mayhew, and Jeremy Bulloch. Yes, it is a hot 2 hours, but not bad at all. I hope this year that I get an early autograph session for the guests and get to take in some other events. For Billy Dee, I ended up waiting for about 9 1/2 hours to get my stand-by ticket taken care of (which I found wasn't necessary, but I also wanted to be sure to get it--the standby system is quite good).
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whendroidsfly		#7	[url]	[-]
Posts: 979 Sun, Aug 22, 2010 11:03 PM Palm Bay	I really enjoy it each time I go. It is something that will always be on my radar. This year I was not able to go because of work.
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Kon Vader		#8	[url]	[-]
Posts: 81 Sat, Aug 28, 2010 2:24 PM *Land O' Lakes*	Can we start a movement to get SWW bumped up to 5 weekends this year?
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sabacc		#9	[url]	[-]
Posts: 3205 Sun, Aug 29, 2010 12:15 AM Administrator Orlando System President Orlando	Kon Vader wrote: Can we start a movement to get SWW bumped up to 5 weekends this year? You know, I really have no idea how they figure out how many weekends there will be. I assume it has something to do with the attendance from the year before. If that happens to be the case we might be in luck, because business was a-boomin' this past May. Also, with Star Tours II opening most likely on the first weekend, it makes sense to extend the Grand Opening into extra SWW. While at Celebration V I didn't have a lot of time for panels, which are often my favorite part. However, I realized that the reason I could safely miss a Boba Fett panel or something with Lorne Peterson is because I get to see them so regularly at Star Wars Weekends. People forget how lucky we are to have them. Not having children, I don't need to get my face painted, take a photo with a castmember dressed like Luke, or go to the Jedi Training Academy. I do, though, love to attend the interviews, stand around the signing areas to talk to the celebrities, meet authors, see Behind the Scenes presentations, and buy exclusive merchandise. Star Wars Weekends in many ways probably is equal or greater than the Star Wars presence at SDCC. -Campbell SWGFA Co-Founder \|o\| Orlando System President \|o\| SWGFA Blog Editor \|o\| SWGFA Chrono Keeper on Facebook \|o\| on Twitter \|o\| Trading Post \|o\| Rebelscum Trade Feedback Help the SWGFA by buying through Amazon.
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jedichase		#10	[url]	[-]
Posts: 101 Wed, Sep 1, 2010 3:00 PM *Florida*	I hope that on one weekend they can put all original trilogy people like kenny baker, dave prowse, and peter mayhew.
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Chris Wyman		#11	[url]	[-]
Posts: 2962 Wed, Sep 1, 2010 3:24 PM Administrator Tampa SW Club President Tampa	jedichase wrote: I hope that on one weekend they can put all original trilogy people like kenny baker, dave prowse, and peter mayhew. Unfortunately, we won't be seeing Dave Prowse or Kenny Baker at Star Wars Weekends again. For two very different reasons, mind you. Dave has been asked to not attend anymore Lucasfilm sanctioned events and Kenny Baker cannot travel overseas anymore. Peter Mayhew is a given for at least one weekend in 2011. Administrator - RebelScum.com, Wedge Collection Engine & The Registry Co-Founder - Star Wars Grand Florida Alliance President - Tampa Star Wars Club
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jedichase		#12	[url]	[-]
Posts: 101 Wed, Sep 1, 2010 7:34 PM *Florida*	Crap, I need to get their autograph.
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sabacc		#13	[url]	[-]
Posts: 3205 Thu, Sep 2, 2010 1:58 AM Administrator Orlando System President Orlando	Fortunately, Prowse has shown up several times at MegaCon so I'm hoping we'll see him at next year's show. I have a Kershner autograph I'd like Prowse to sign and I don't trust him/the post-office/anyone enough to send it overseas to him. -Campbell SWGFA Co-Founder \|o\| Orlando System President \|o\| SWGFA Blog Editor \|o\| SWGFA Chrono Keeper on Facebook \|o\| on Twitter \|o\| Trading Post \|o\| Rebelscum Trade Feedback Help the SWGFA by buying through Amazon.
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Kon Vader		#14	[url]	[-]
Posts: 81 Tue, Oct 5, 2010 5:17 PM *Land O' Lakes*	You know, the thing about Kenny really sucks. I completely understand, but man, I'd love to go over to a European show to get him and some of the other infrequent American guests.
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Chris Wyman		#15	[url]	[-]
Posts: 2962 Tue, Oct 5, 2010 7:20 PM Administrator Tampa SW Club President Tampa	Kon Vader wrote: You know, the thing about Kenny really sucks. I completely understand, but man, I'd love to go over to a European show to get him and some of the other infrequent American guests. He does sign through the mail. His assistant Ken Mills is fantastic at keeping you up to date on when your items arrive, when they are signed and when they are being sent back. Administrator - RebelScum.com, Wedge Collection Engine & The Registry Co-Founder - Star Wars Grand Florida Alliance President - Tampa Star Wars Club
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Kon Vader		#16	[url]	[-]
Posts: 81 Tue, Oct 5, 2010 7:51 PM *Land O' Lakes*	Oh I know....I did that with David Prowse.....I just won't send any of my multi-signed prints through the mail....and that's what I'd want to get him on.
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Chris Wyman		#17	[url]	[-]
Posts: 2962 Tue, Oct 5, 2010 7:54 PM Administrator Tampa SW Club President Tampa	Kon Vader wrote: Oh I know....I did that with David Prowse.....I just won't send any of my multi-signed prints through the mail....and that's what I'd want to get him on. Ahh, gotcha. I sent him some of my photos with signatures on them and they came back in less than two weeks. Actually, I'm about to have six more 16x20's out to him next week come to think of it. Administrator - RebelScum.com, Wedge Collection Engine & The Registry Co-Founder - Star Wars Grand Florida Alliance President - Tampa Star Wars Club
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Chris Wyman		#18	[url]	[-]
Posts: 2962 Mon, Dec 13, 2010 9:11 AM Administrator Tampa SW Club President Tampa	No Star Wars going on today, but I'll be at Hollywood Studios with Courtney to check out the awesome Osborne Family Christmas light show. If anyone happens to be around, give me a call and let me know! Administrator - RebelScum.com, Wedge Collection Engine & The Registry Co-Founder - Star Wars Grand Florida Alliance President - Tampa Star Wars Club
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Aaronb1		#19	[url]	[-]
Posts: 967 Mon, Dec 13, 2010 9:50 AM *Kissimmee*	Chris Wyman wrote: No Star Wars going on today, but I'll be at Hollywood Studios with Courtney to check out the awesome Osborne Family Christmas light show. If anyone happens to be around, give me a call and let me know! Saw that a few weeks ago.. You won't be disappointed.
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sabacc		#20	[url]	[-]
Posts: 3205 Tue, Dec 14, 2010 3:57 AM Administrator Orlando System President Orlando	Chris Wyman wrote: No Star Wars going on today, but I'll be at Hollywood Studios with Courtney to check out the awesome Osborne Family Christmas light show. If anyone happens to be around, give me a call and let me know! Hope you had fun! I went to it last week and really enjoyed it. The cold weather makes it a lot better since it's on streets that many of us are very familiar with. The lights, the "snow," and the cold conspire to take you to another place. -Campbell SWGFA Co-Founder \|o\| Orlando System President \|o\| SWGFA Blog Editor \|o\| SWGFA Chrono Keeper on Facebook \|o\| on Twitter \|o\| Trading Post \|o\| Rebelscum Trade Feedback Help the SWGFA by buying through Amazon.
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