June 11, 2014 - On the Go in MCO

Jedi Mickey’s Star Wars Dine

Jedi Mickey’s Star Wars Dine joins Star Wars Galactic Dine-In as the two new Star Wars Character meals available for booking exclusively during Star Wars Weekends.

Jedi Mickey’s Star Wars Dine is a buffet meal offered daily starting at 4:30 pm at Hollywood & Vine at Disney’s Hollywood Studios where you can meet your favorite Disney characters as their favorite Star Wars Character.

Here are some things to know before you go to Jedi Mickey’s Star Wars Dine:

The cost for the meal is $55.99 for adults (ages 10 and up) and $32.99 for children (ages 3-9).
Dinner includes the dinner buffet and a non-alcoholic beverage, but specialty beverages are available for an additional cost.
While there have been varying reports of discounts available, we were able to get a Disney Visa discount on our meal from our server.
If you are on a Disney Dining Plan, your meal will take two adult table service credits per person. This includes children, so make sure you confirm with your server what Dining Plan credits you will be required to redeem
Jedi Mickey’s Star Wars Dine is available to be booked as a Fantasmic Dinner Package with this meal for $59.99 for adults (ages 10 and up) and $36.99 for children(ages 3-9).
This dining experience can only be booked by calling (407) WDW-DINE.

Jedi Mickey’s Star Wars Dine is a more traditional ‘Character’ meal, and it was a lot of fun.

The check-in process takes a bit of time, because after you checking in for your meal you wait in a queue for your party to have their picture taken with Chip and Dale in their Ewok finest.

A digital download of this picture with Chip and Dale is included with your meal on a special commemorative Photopass+ card that you can only get from dining at this location.

Once you have taken your picture, you then have to wait for your table. We found the wait to be seated to be longer than usual, but I believe that this was because the characters were spending longer periods of time with each table taking photos and signing autographs.

When you are seated, each member in your party gets a paper lightsaber for you to use during the meal to show which side you represent.

We decided that we would use our paper lightsaber a little differently, and instead of having a lightsaber battle we had the characters sign them!

The Jedi Mickey’s Star Wars Dine buffet was definitely stepped up from the normal Hollywood & Vine offerings! The food was delicious, and even though we had a very late reservation it was still well stocked and fresh.

We also really enjoyed the fun Star Wars Names that each of the dishes were given.

Also, the dessert bar was AWESOME! Again, all of the deserts had a Star Wars touch and I really appreciated that there were mini versions of the Star Wars Weekends cupcakes available on the bar. It was my favorite part!

The highlight of the Jedi Mickey’s Star Wars Dine was definitely the characters, because they took their time and had great interaction opportunities!

In addition to Chip and Dale as Ewoks, you had the opportunity to meet Stormtrooper Donald, Darth Goofy, Minnie Princess Leia, and Jedi Mickey himself.

We really enjoyed the Jedi Mickey’s Star Wars Dine, and if it returns for next year’s Star Wars Weekends we would definitely do it again!

Car Masters Weekend Returns to Downtown Disney

Car Masters Weekend, a high-speed event dedicated to cars and those that love them, is returning to Downtown Disney just in time for Father’s Day on June 14-15, 2014 from 9:30 am to 6:00 pm.

car masters weekend car show — Photo: Disney

The sidewalks of the West Side promenade will be lined with over 100 vehicles ranging from classic favorites to exotic cars on everyone’s wish list in the Downtown Disney Car Show Presented by Meguiar’s.

Expert Judges will be examining and scoring these sweet rides to see who will win awards during the ceremony on Sunday, but why let them have all the fun?

While you are walking along the cars make sure that you vote for your favorite car, because if you do you will receive a coupon to save 20% on lunch at select locations.

All “Cars” fans will be happy with three great offerings at Car Masters Weekend!

Car Masters Weekend Lightning McQueen — Photo: Disney

Lightning McQueen, Mater, and Finn McMissle will be available for photos, , AMC Downtown Disney 24 will be hosting a “Cars” movie marathon, and Pixar filmmaker Jay Ward will take part in fun Q & A sessions.

Chip Foose will be returning ot Car Masters Weekend with celebrity appearances and a stage presentation where he will talk about his passion for cars and more.

For this year’s Cars Masters Weekend, Chip has also created some brand-new merchandise that will be available all weekend long.

The Chevrolet Performance Mobile Tour will be taking a pitsop at Car Masters Weekend! Here you can take a seat inside some of the latest Chevrolet vehicles as well as getting up close to real-life supercars, and new Piston Cup Racers Aiken Axler & Save VanDerSpin from Richard Petty.

And the fun keeps going with hands-on activities for the entire family from Disney Interactive, Disney Quest, Disney Animators, and more!

To celebrate the release of Disney’s “Planes: Fire & Rescue”, Car Masters Weekend will have a fire truck on display where little ones will be able to try on a few pieces of authentic firefighter gear.

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The Downtown Disney Food Trucks will also be out in case you need a bite to fuel up for the fun.

To find out even more about Car Masters Weekend at Downtown Disney and to keep up with the ever expanding events list, check out the official page here.