In honor of Star Wars Day, Disney is celebrating low key this year in preparation for the opening of its new Star Wars land in 2019. But die-hard fans can still find plenty of Star Wars activities in Central Florida this year.
What started as a pun on the Star Wars phrase, “May the Force be with You,” has turned into an annual Star Wars Day, where fans dress up in costumes to celebrate the Star Wars saga. Even though the holiday was not created by Lucasfilm, Disney adopted it after buying rights to the film series in 2012.
This is the first year Disney has not posted a full schedule of events but Star Wars affcionados can visit Hollywood Studios to get their fix by riding the 3D adventure Star Tours, viewing the “Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular Show,” or having an up-close encounter with Kylo Ren or Chewbacca.
An exclusive BB-8 pin will be released on Star Wars Day and sold at Disney stores for $8 with any purchase, rather than the regular price of $14.95.
It’s not on the 4th, but LEGOLAND Florida Resort is holding a Star Wars Days celebration May 6-7 and May 13-14. The Winter Haven theme park will feature Star Wars scenes recreated with 1.5 million LEGO bricks and offer Star Wars building activities. There will be appearances by costumed Star Wars fans and a Star Wars themed costume parade for kids.