“With Your Fourth” became a common way to greet fellow Star Wars fans at the Spacey franchise’s annual celebration on May 4th.
What began as a grassroots celebration and clever pun has been transformed into a global holiday to celebrate the Jedith, the Force and everything that George Lucas began with the Star Wars franchise.
Below are some suggestions for aspiring Jedi and fans to celebrate Star Wars Day in Orlando.
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International Drive Gods and Monsters have comics, Star Wars merchandise and even nerd bars. (Patrick Connolly/Orlando Sentinel)
Celebrate with cartoons
Orlando Comic Shop and Nerd Haven Gods & Monsters are located on International Drive and celebrate the fourth May by offering 15% of all Star Wars comics, books and products. Later that day, cosplay Star Wars fans can get free shots, soda, or mocktails by purchasing a bar inside Vault 5421, an apocalyptic topic in the store. Take advantage of the bar special all day on 5421 International Drive in Orlando from 3 to 8pm on May 4th. More information: Facebook.com
baby yoda pants
Orlando’s food truck hangout Arakart is showing “Star Wars: The Clone Wars” and is debuting a new beer in time for May 4th. Check out Luke Dry Hopper, Empire Lager, Rebel Lager, Baby Yoda Pants and Bantha Milk Lark based in Largo. Find the festival that begins May 4th at 8pm at 609 Irvington Ave. in Orlando. More information: Facebook.com
Calliope Street
Oviedo Art and Wine Boutique Calliope Street is offering the fourth event in May to teach patrons how to draw scenes in R2D2 and Baby Yoda. (Provided by Calliope Street)
Paint the universe (or perhaps R2D2)
No painting experience is required to create masterpieces of this world. Join classes at Oviedo Art and Wine Boutique Calliope Street. Here, visitors will learn how to paint scenes with R2D2 and Baby Yoda. On May 2nd, Death Star Date Night will be available, and on May 5th we will paint Darth Vader from “Revenge of the 5th.” Adult tickets cost $35 each, children ages 8-12 are $25 each, while younger artists ages 13-17 are $27 each. Classes begin at 1670 Oviedo Mall Blvd on May 2nd and 5am and 3pm on May 4th. At Oviedo. More information: calliopestreet.com
Cheers to a distant galaxy
Several Sanford Breweries will host a fourth brewery crawl, starting with Wops Hops and ending with Deviant Wolfe. Dees Brothers Brewery, Community Brewhouse and Loggerhead Distillery are all located inside. A $35 ticket (plus a processing fee of $2.37) will provide the crawler with pints and small gift bags at each location. There is a costume contest. The crawl will begin on May 4th at 4pm at 419 Sanford Avenue in Sanford. More information: Facebook.com
Learn from the Pizza Jedi Master
Pizza Bruno offers Star Wars themed pizza making classes. “Galaxy experience for the whole family.” Chef Bruno leads a practical class where young Padawans and veteran Jedi can likewise learn how to make Naples pizza, from forming the dough to adding galaxy toppings. Enjoy snacks, side quests and specialty drinks for all ages. This limited space event costs $125 per ticket. Children under the age of 12 will participate free of charge (two children per adult). Classes will be at 3990 Curryford Road in Orlando at 1:30pm and 3:30pm. More information: ExplorEtock.com/pizza-bruno-curry-ford
Build a tie fighter
The Orlando Public Library will allow Star Wars fans to dress up and interact with Star Wars enthusiasts during trivia, gaming and fun challenges (registration required) in the maker space on the second floor of Downtown Branch on May 4th, from 3:30 to 5pm. Both events are 101 E. Central Blvd. In Orlando. Details: ocls.org
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The rise of resistance at Disney’s Hollywood studios is the focus of the edge of Star Wars: The Galaxy. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
Put yourself in the Star Wars world
One of the most immersive ways of May is to visit Star Wars. This is the edge of the Galaxy at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Walk around the planet Batu, build a lightsaber or droid, and ride a Millennium Falcon: smugglers run. Devoted fans can also try out the spots featured in Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance Ride. Enjoy a treadmill into a galaxy far from Disney Park. It also features intergalactic food and drinks.
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