Star Wars Celebration 2017 Dates, Tickets Info, Latest News: Tons of Surprises and Special Guests Confirmed for 40th Anniversary of 'A New Hope'
This year's Star Wars Celebration, to be held in Orlando from April 13 to 17, is expected to be a special one as it commemorates the 40th anniversary of "A New Hope," the first film in the epic space opera film franchise. As such, die-hard "Star Wars" fans won't want to miss the upcoming fan gathering as surprises and appearances from special guests have already been confirmed.
While the upcoming Star Wars Celebration is still 40 days away, those planning to attend should purchase their tickets while they are still available as they are expected to run out soon.
Currently, the four-day tickets for adults are already sold out, However, prospective attendees can still purchase single-day tickets. For Thursday, Friday and Sunday, tickets are priced at $65 preshow but will cost $75 dollars when bought onsite. Tickets for Saturday cost $75 preshow and $85 onsite.
Meanwhile, for children aged 6 to 12, four-day tickets are still available for $70 preshow or $85 onsite. On the other hand, single-day tickets cost $35 preshow and $43 onsite.
These prices are scheduled to increase on Wednesday, April 12 at 12 p.m. EDT.
For those still mulling whether to attend Star Wars Celebration 2017, here's a preliminary list of activities that they look forward to during the four-day fan event.
To start the festivities, there will be an anniversary panel on Thursday, April 13. The special event which pays tribute to "A New Hope" will be hosted by "Star Wars" veteran actor Warwick Davis. Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy will also be in attendance.
"Star Wars" fans won't want to miss this as there will be surprise guests and "many not-to-be-missed surprises."
Then, on Friday, April 14, there will be another panel featuring Kennedy and "Star Wars: The Last Jedi" director Rian Johnson. There will also be tons of surprises and several special guests.
Star Wars Celebration will also several events where attendees will get to learn more intricate details about the "Star Wars" universe. In the Galaxy Stage, hosted by "Star Wars" voice actor David Collins, fans will get to learn more about the technologies used in the legendary film franchise.
Meanwhile, in the Behind-The-Scenes Stage, hosted by entertainment reporter Amy Ratcliffe, attendees will get to learn more about the ins and outs of creating the "Star Wars" universe. The event will be attended by guests who have contributed to the making of the movies, television shows, toys, books and comics, among others.
More events are listed here.
Star Wars Celebration 2017 has already confirmed the appearances of Felicity Jones (Jyn Erso), Ian McDiarmid (Palpatine), Jeremy Bulloch (Boba Fett), Peter Mayhew (Chewbacca), Ray Park (Darth Maul) and Daniel Logan (young Boba Fett).
For the duration of Star Wars Celebration 2017, Rancho Obi-Wan will also put up an exhibit filled with vintage "Star Wars" memorabilia. It will look like a "Star Wars" bedroom and play area for both children and longtime "Star Wars" fans who are still kids at heart.
Star Wars Celebration 2017 will be held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.
