The four-day, and three-nights of non-stop Star Wars entertainment, panels, screenings, interactive events, exhibits, shopping and more, is the ultimate fan experience focused on a galaxy far, far away. Star Wars Celebration Orlando runs until Sunday 16 April.

40 Years of Star Wars Panel

A very special tribute to the 40th anniversary of Star Wars will kick start Celebration Orlando in grand fashion. The panel, hosted by Warwick Davis, will feature Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy and discussions with some of the saga’s brightest stars, highlighting the impact of the galaxy far, far away and the fandom that has propelled it for the last four decades. As is tradition, this marquee Celebration event will undoubtedly include many not-to-be-missed surprises.

LiveStream Starts at 5:00 pm (South Africa): Panel Livestream to kick off at StarWars.com and on Star Wars Youtube Channel

Other panels include: Star Wars: The Last Jedi, The Heroines of Star Wars, The Making of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story and many more. Special Guest appearances include Mark Hamill, Dave Filoni, Kathleen Kennedy, Rian Johnson and more.

Stay tuned for more updates as the weekend progresses. Visit http://www.starwarscelebration.com / www.starwars.com and www.facebook.com/StarWarsAfrica