Calling all Star
Wars Fans-is the Force strong in you?If
it is, then you and a friend could find yourself jetting to London to be the
VIP guest of Star Wars: Episode VII” director
“J.J. Abrams himself on the set of
the most anticipated movie ever, “Star
Wars: Episode VII”. And the dream doesn’t stop there.Not only will you have VIP access, but you
will actually shoot a scene! You heard me correctly- you will be transformed by
the Star War's costume and makeup team
and will actually appear in the latest Star Wars installment.Upon your return home, you and 20 of your
friends will be treated to a private screening of “Star Wars: Episode VII” right in your hometown before the movie is released.The best part of this ultimate dream
come true for any Star Wars fan- all of this benefits UNICEF’s Innovation Labs
as well as other innovative work for children.What are you waiting for? Put your X-Wing Fighter into hyperdrive and
fly over to Omaze.com
for all the details and may the Force Be With You. Be sure to follow along at #FORCEFORCHANGE and be that force. Don't delay, you only have 4 days to enter. Visit the Omaze.com page for all the details of how you can win this ultimate Star Wars fan's fantasy experience all while using your Force to support UNICEF.
Is
The Force strong within you or will you #LetTheWookieWin? The Force you hold
will be called upon as you complete your Jedi training and discover your true
power at the inaugural Star Wars Half Marathon
Weekend presented by Sierra Nevada Corporation.This
latest in the series of runDisney events
will be coming to the Disneyland Resort, January
15-18, 2015! It's a weekend journey to a galaxy far, far away featuring various
runs, special events, Disney entertainment, your favorite Star Wars and
Disney characters to cheer you along the course, and much, much more!
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In addition to the Half Marathon, the
event will include a 10K, 5K, Kids Races, Wookiee Welcome Party
and of course the out of this galaxyExpo. Think you are
truly the runJedi Master? Then the Rebel Challenge is
what you seek.Complete both the Half Marathon and
the 10K and you will be
highly rewarded for showing that you have deemed yourself worthy of beating the
forces of the Dark Side. Ready are you?
Photo credit runDisney
Remember, a true Jedi must have the
deepest commitment, the most serious mind. If you feel you have mastered your training
and are ready to take on the Empire, sign up for the runDisney email to be notified when
registration opens at Noon EST on Tuesday, June 10. May the Course be with you!
From the Disney Store to Legoland to Disney Hollywood Studios, The Force is Strong Today
"Good bye, old friend. May
the Force be with you." Obi Wan Kenobi to his former Padawan Anakin
Skywalker
So just what is “The Force” that everyone
speaks of? Obi-Wan Kenobi was known to use the phrase throughout his Jedi
career.
"May the Force be with you" was a phrase used to wish luck or good will, generally when
individuals parted ways or the object of the expression was facing some sort of
imminent challenge. The phrase implied the speaker's wish that the power of The
Force would be working alongside the addressee, in order that the addressee's
goals would be more effectively accomplished.
From the Jedi, the phrase originated
with the ancient Je’Dail Order as "May the Force go with you."
Sometimes the phrase used was simply "The Force be with you."
"May the Force be with you"
was known to be used as a formal "'Goodbye' and 'good luck'" among
Jedi, and members of the Jedi High Council often recited it after assigning
missions to their Jedi Knights After the Great Jedi Purge it was adopted, even
among non-Jedi, as a means of conveying good luck and hope before a battle, as
a show of the ongoing struggle against the Galactic Empire and admiration for
the Jedi Order after their failed attempt to survive the corrupt Emperor’s
power struggle.
Jedi Master Odie Wan Kenobi was known
to have used a variation of this phrase, telling Luke Skywalker, "The
Force will be with you. Always." shortly after joining with the Force,
and shortly after Luke Skywalker successfully shot a pair of proton torpedoes
into the exhaust port of the first Death Star destroying it completely.
So just how did this phrase from Star
Wars become a national event? May 4 is often known as "Star Wars
Day".The phrase dates back to at
least 1979 on the day Margaret Thatcher was elected Britain’s first woman Prime
Minister. Her party took out a newspaper ad in the London Evening News that said, "May the Fourth be with you,
Maggie. Congratulations."
To make
sure the force is strong within you, from baseball to exhibits to celebrations
at Legoland to the month long activities at Walt Disney World
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Hollywood
Studios, check out some of the events that are happening across the country today
and in the month http://starwars.com/events/
Can’t get
to any of these-the Disney store has just what you’re looking for
This year, Disney Store
is bringing the Force to Guests on May the 4th, the official Star
Wars fan holiday.
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At Disney Store locations
nationwide, Guests will be introduced to the story and characters that started
it all in Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope with
fun in-store activities, giveaways and promotions.
The first 100 Guests who visit a
Disney Store location on Star Wars Day will receive a FREE
Limited Edition Star Wars pin perfect for starting or adding to an
existing collection.
Kids ages 3 and up are invited to
learn about the “Ways of the Force” where they can:
•Discover the Jedi Mind Trick and learn how Obi-Wan Kenobi uses
it to serve the greater good
•Master a Lightsaber through hands-on training
•Help Luke Skywalker destroy the Death Star through an
interactive experience on the Media Wall
•Participate in a Medal of Bravery Ceremony
Disney Store will also release
new exclusive Star Wars Merchandiseto the current assortment of
product, including talking action figures.
And now for a look at the upcoming Star Wars Rebels:
No matter where you are or how
you celebrate, may the Fourth be With You today!
So what do you do when you can’t get to
Disneyland or Walt Disney World but you know you need to keep your Jedi
training in top form? Well, if you live in Idaho, the force is strong in
Meridian at Jedi Training Camp at the ATA Academy. Students from all over come
to this Dojo located in a galaxy far, far away to learn the ways of the force
and help protect themselves from “the dark side.”Lisa Strader, who has dressed up as Princess
Leia for the past ten year said that their Jedi camp is basically what kids of
all ages do at home when they play Star Wars but they are able to take it to
that next level.
The directors of this ATA Academy had the
original idea for the Jedi camp as a way to get students into the Meridian,
Idaho ATA Academy during the fall break. Ten years later it has grown from
three characters and a dozen kids to over thirty Jedi in training.The instructors incorporate not only the
martial arts moves the ATA Academy is known for but also ways of respect and
courtesy while letting the students have a great time with their favorite
characters from the movie.
Not able to make it to Idaho to train as a
Jedi Master? What if you could bring Jedi Training right into your own home?
Thanks to the generosity of 115 Kickstarter backers, a newly launched Jedi Camp
can do just that. The 6 episode web series not only brings out the love of Star
Wars in all of us, but also deals with the bullying epidemic through this
creative outlet.
In addition, if you are lucky enough to live
in Southern California, you can attend Jedi Training and be taught by real Jedi
Masters the ways of the Force!The first
of its kind in Southern California, at this Jedi Training students learn to
build and use their own Light Saber, Yoga Training, Meditation, Sword Play and
much more all while sending a message that teaches children not to bully.
Is the Force strong where you live? Do you
know of a special place where children of all ages can live out their dreams
all while having the Force make a positive impact on their lives? Be sure to
let us know so we can spread the word throughout the galaxy!
Gayle is a Disney Gal that loves churros for breakfast, still gets
giddy with delight at the first sight of the “Disneyland next exit sign”, loves
the overwhelming emotions and memories that come with each and every return to
the Happiest Place on Earth and dreams of one day being the Captain of the
Jungle Boat. To learn more about Gayle, click here
