LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- Guests of all ages can get into the Star Wars spirit during Star Wars Weekends, a family-friendly fan-fest scheduled for Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays June 6-29 at Disney's Hollywood Studios theme park.

With the Star Tours thrill attraction serving as the centerpiece of the celebration, the event fills Disney's Hollywood Studios with more than 50 Star Wars characters from the entire saga, including the evil Sith Darth Vader and Darth Maul, Greedo, Queen Amidala, Anakin Skywalker, R2-D2, the loveable Wookiee Chewbacca, Twi'leks, Rodians and every hero, heroine, droid and villain in between. Jedi Mickey Mouse has even been known to make an appearance.

Star Wars Weekends features a variety of activities such as: "Behind the Force," an insider's look at the making of the films; "Padawan Mind Challenge," allowing kids under 12 to test their wits before the Jedi Council; "Legends of the Force," a motorcade featuring favorite Star Wars celebrities; and "Jedi Training Academy," where young Jedi-wannabes can learn lightsaber battle techniques and test their newfound skills against Darth Vader or Darth Maul.

Star Wars celebrities are on hand each weekend for photos, Q&A, autograph sessions and Hollywood-style motorcades. All four weekends, Star Wars actor Warwick Davis (who portrayed "Wicket the Ewok") will serve as celebrity emcee and host of the event.

Other celebrities scheduled to appear include (subject to change):

The Star Wars Weekends fun is included with regular admission to Disney's Hollywood Studios.

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- Weekends in May sprout themed surprises for guests as the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival wraps up a 75-day run at Walt Disney World Resort.

Goofy, Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse continue to wow guests with their towering "Fun in the Sun" beach topiary at the park's main entrance. After this "don't miss" photo op, guests can marvel at Japanese and Chinese bonsai exhibits, explore Peter Pan's Never Land Garden, learn how to "go green" at the Green Garden, and experience this lineup of special weekend fun:

The Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival is included with regular Epcot admission.

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- Thirty million colorful blooms set the scene for unforgettable Flower Power concert performances at the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival through June 1. Two hit bands make their Flower Power debut in May -- The Searchers and The Cowsills. Past favorites, including Davy Jones and Arlo Guthrie, return to strike a nostalgic chord with pop tunes of the 1960s and '70s.

Flower Power concerts keep on rockin' daily at America Gardens Theatre at 5:45, 7 and 8:15 p.m. and are included with regular Epcot admission. The lineup (subject to change):

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- Be a frugal gourmet and harvest your landscape. Connect heavenly flower and plant scents to a favorite perfume. Weave nature into all aspects of your life. Those are just some of the subjects that will be discussed through June 1 during the Great American Gardener series, which rolls out fresh gardening ideas each Friday-Sunday at noon and 3 p.m. in the Garden Town festival center at the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival. Here's the lineup:

The Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival is included with regular Epcot admission.

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- Disney's Minnie Marathon Weekend presented by Lady Foot Locker, May 2-4, is a celebration of fitness at Walt Disney World Resort that includes an expo, 5K and 15K runs, and Heelys Kids' Race & Roll events. Registration is currently open for all races.

Events taking place during the weekend include:

Online registration for all races is available through April 30 at www.disneyminniemaration.com. At the time of registration for the 5K and 15K, participants may also purchase a specially priced theme park ticket for admission to either Disney's Animal Kingdom or Epcot for an additional $35.

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- Get the family together and groove along with classic rock tunes during the Sounds Like Summer concert series at Epcot. Featuring a lineup of rockin' bands covering timeless tunes like "Dancing Queen" by ABBA and "Stayin' Alive" by the Bee Gees, Sounds Like Summer concerts take place daily starting on June 9.

All concerts are at the America Gardens Theatre, at 5:45, 7 and 8 p.m., and are included with regular Epcot admission. The lineup for June (subject to change):

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- Step into your favorite fairy tale or adventure as the worlds of plundering pirates and fair maidens unite during Mickey's Pirate and Princess Party -- continuing for seven extra nights this May and June in Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort. The popular after-hours event gives park-goers a last chance to join in the merriment during its encore May 2, 9, 16, 21, 26, 31 and June 4.

A treasure map leads buccaneers and pretty princesses on a trek through Magic Kingdom seeking adventures and encounters with favorite Disney characters. Youngsters can explore themed pirate coves and princess courts, enjoy special entertainment and dance parties, plus favorite Magic Kingdom attractions are open throughout the evening's festivities.

The centerpiece of the after-hours event is the nightly "Enchanted Adventures Parade," a colorful cavalcade starring a 39-foot pirate ship with swinging and sword-fighting mates. The night's finale is the dazzling "Magic, Music, and Mayhem" fireworks spectacular orchestrated to an original musical score.

Mickey's Pirate and Princes Party takes place after regular theme park hours -- from 7 p.m. to midnight.

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- The fans and experts have had their say, proclaiming Walt Disney World Resort the home of both the best ride and best libations in the country: