Sunday May 22 Event! The Power of 10 Confronts the Power of the Dark Side

[Dave Parfitt]

A long time ago in a galaxy far, far, away….



Episode X
Confronts the Power of the Dark Side

It is a dark time for Disney/STAR WARS fans. Star Tours remains an empty shell after the evil lord Darth Vader and his bounty hunter Boba Fett closed the attraction with a thermal detonator.

However, a creative group of young IMAGINEERS have re-established a new, improved STAR TOURS base in the mysterious tropical SWAMP world of Florida.

To commemorate this event, and pay tribute to legendary VICTORY celebrations of the Ewoks, Naboo, and Gungans, a party of EPIC proportions was planned with invitations extending deep into the far reaches of space….

The Power of 10 Confronts the Power of the Dark Side
Fundraising Event for Give Kids The World

Sunday, May 22nd from 6:30-9:30am
Breakfast Buffet inside Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Location: Backlot Express adjacent to Star Tours

Details: Join us for breakfast inside Hollywood Studios, before the park opens, on the first Sunday of Star Wars Weekends. The party will be held at the Backlot Express Restaurant (next to Star Tours), with fellow like-minded Disney/Star Wars fans. There will also be a silent auction of items to raise additional money for Give Kids The World (silent auction ends at 8am). Once the park opens at 8am, you may leave the event if you choose and enjoy any of the attractions in the park (theme park admission required), or you can stay and mix and mingle with us until 9:30am. Note: attendance at this breakfast will NOT guarantee first in line or first ride status for the new Star Tours attraction.

Breakfast Buffet would include:
Orange and Apple Juice
Assorted Muffins, Bagels, and Danish
Plain Scrambled Eggs
Breakfast Quesadillas with eggs, sausage, onions, peppers and cheddar cheese
Smoked Bacon
Turkey Sausage
Tater tots
Sliced fruit and Berry yogurt
Coffee, Decaf Coffee, and Tea

Cost: $50/adult (ages 10+), $25/child (ages 3-9), children 2 and under are free. The admission fee goes towards paying for breakfast, reserving the venue, and making a donation to Give Kids The World via the Power of 10: Give Kids The World $1,000,000 Challenge.

Click here to officially sign up and pay for the event.
Registration closed as of 12:00pm EST May 18, 2011

We'd like to thank the Official Sponsors of this event:
Dreams Unlimited Travel Incorporated
Carol Bassignani (Mamu on the DISboards) contributed even though her family could not attend.
Karen Loth (Inkmahm on the DISboards) contributed even though she could not attend.
and you... everyone who attends the event is an official sponsor in our eyes. Thanks for your support of GKTW.

If you'd like more information on how to become an Official Sponsor, please contact Dave Parfitt at dave@wdwinfo.com. All additional funding collected to offset our costs will go directly to GKTW!

Silent Auctions Items Include:
Her Universe T-shirts signed by Ashley Eckstein voice of Ahsoka Tano in Star Wars: The Clone Wars
The Star Wars Craft Book signed by the author Bonnie Burton
Growing Up Giant - book signed by the author Angie Mayhew and Peter Mayhew (actor who played Chewbacca)
When I Grow Up - book signed by author Al Yankovic
Epic Mickey video game for the Wii
CD of Yehaa Bob's Wild Show autographed by Bob Jackson

plus additional items.

May 13, update: We just received official confirmation that Anthony Daniels, C-3PO himself, will be able to stop by and make a brief appearance at our event!



From Disney:

Anthony Daniels (seen in the photo above at a filming session for the new “Star Tours – The Adventures Continue” attraction), who brought C-3PO to life, is the only actor to appear in every theatrical chapter of the Star Wars saga.

Current list of paid attendees:
Dave Parfitt, Dana Helmreich, Maggie, Evie - DIS Unplugged
Corey & Julie Martin, Ferris, Finley - DIS Unplugged/Dreams Unlimited Travel
Pete Werner & Walter Echols - DIS Unplugged/Dreams Unlimited Travel
John Magi & Kevin Klose - DIS Unplugged/Dreams Unlimited Travel
Teresa, Kelvin, Max, Grace, & Stella Echols - DIS Unplugged/Dreams Unlimited Travel
Kathy Werling & Guest - DIS Unplugged/Dreams Unlimited Travel
Scott Smith & Cristina - DIS Unplugged/Dreams Unlimited Travel
Kirsten S. & JJ S.
Dennis D.
Michele M.
Janet and Rob S.
Tracy & Matt D., Chloe (age 2)
Dana H. - www.dragynally.com
Cheryl & Todd Perlmutter - DIS Film Project Podcast
Kevin B.
Lisa & Paul T. - DISboards
Allison & Tim Jones - Destinations in Florida/MousekeTIPS
Dave D.
Mitchell I.
Henry Work - www.touringplans.com/Betamouse Podcast
Len Testa, Laurel S., Hannie T., Katie S., Morgan S. - www.touringplans.com/WDW Today Podcast
Matt Hochberg - www.studioscentral.com/WDW Today Podcast
Katie T., Ted T., Adam, & Lauren
Gilchrist W., Carla W., & Lakyn
Susan B., Jeanette S., David S., Christopher & Gabriel
Joel H.
Katie D., Brian D. & Will
Cathy M., Chris M., & Hunter
Debra Peterson - Disney Travel Examiner
JL Knopp & 3 children - Disney Driven Life/Inner Mouse podcast
Erin Foster - Walt Disney World Moms Panelist
Holly M. & Michael M.
Robert B. & Margaret B.
AJ Wolfe - Disney Food Blog
Bob H.
Brian W. & Larry W.
Alison D.
Scarlett L. & Ben - Star Tours 2 Live
Jessica M. & James M.
Shawn D.
Peggy S. & Gene S.
Shelly L.
Carolyn A., Benjamin S., Johanne A., Alexandra S. & Daniel S.
Jeff C., Quinn C., & Darigan C.
Paula V. & Ethan T.
Lou Mongello - WDW Radio
Rusty W., Michele W., Mary W., & Aidan W.
Landy A., Tim W., Amy W., & Kandy A.
Philip W.
Hope S.
Frank L.
Glenn S. - www.studioscentral.com
P.C. & Ethan F.
Elizabeth C. & Marcus C
Pam H., Ashley, Kristen
John S.
Lindsay D. - www.disneytourreviews.com

Total Attendees (so far): 120

[wdwtikiroom]

Kristen and I plan on being there during the first SWW, however we are leaving early on Sunday. We would love to do a meet up, perhaps dinner, late on Saturday. We are staying on property as well.

We may even be able to do some type of joint broadcast or live stream. Either way Kristen and I hope we can all meet up!

-Aljon

[Dave Parfitt]

Kristen and I plan on being there during the first SWW, however we are leaving early on Sunday. We would love to do a meet up, perhaps dinner, late on Saturday. We are staying on property as well.

We may even be able to do some type of joint broadcast or live stream. Either way Kristen and I hope we can all meet up!

-Aljon

Fantastic Aljon! I've heard from some others that Saturday, May 21st may be better for people. So I'm looking into that day too. I just need to hear back from Disney to get some numbers for how much it would cost. I'll definitely keep you posted.

[Dave Parfitt]

I updated the first post with details...

[Debra Peterson]

How exciting, Dave! It's going to be a great time for an even better cause!

[WDWGeek1971]

We're in--2, Rob and Janet Sala. Do we need to do something more official? For this trip we've got Dolphin reservations through DreamsUnlimited. Does that make anything easier?

Thanks!
- janet
Janet Sala
a.k.a. FigmentRules!

[dragynally]

DragynAlly of dragynally.com and WDW Fan Zone and YAY I am so excited!

[dragynally]

Also can I do a post about this on my blog or are we keeping it hush hush?

[Dave Parfitt]

Also can I do a post about this on my blog or are we keeping it hush hush?

Dana, no more hush hush - the contract has been signed, and we're looking to get as many people as we can. I'd love it if you did a post on your blog about it. Please make sure you share a link with us too!

[Dave Parfitt]

We're in--2, Rob and Janet Sala. Do we need to do something more official? For this trip we've got Dolphin reservations through DreamsUnlimited. Does that make anything easier?

Thanks!
- janet
Janet Sala
a.k.a. FigmentRules!

Hi Janet, we're going to have an official signup and payment page. All payments will need to be made before the event. We're thinking of a cutoff of 2 weeks to 10 days beforehand. We're working on the page now, and should have it up soon. Thanks for your excitement and support!