Disney Shares Update on 2020 Star Wars Celebration. Star Wars fans have been waiting to hear about the fate of the 2020 Star Wars Celebration and it was announced today that the biggest celebration of Star Wars has been canceled for this year, but the celebration will resume in Anaheim, CA in 2022 as previously planned.
The news was devastating for those hoping to get to gather with fellow fans and Star Wars celebrities, but out of an abundance of caution the companies found it best to cancel the event and have made it clear how intended attendees can either get a refund or choose to transfer their tickets to the next Star Wars Celebration in 2022.
Lucasfilm and Disney shared the news via StarWars.com with an open letter stating:
“To our Star Wars Celebration fans and friends,
At Star Wars Celebration, the health and safety of our fans, attendees, exhibitors, guests and staff is always our number one priority. Due to the global impact of the COVID-19 virus and in speaking with local and state authorities on the latest public health guidelines related to indoor conventions, we have made the decision to cancel Star Wars Celebration for 2020.
While this news is disappointing, we are happy to announce that Star WarsCelebration will return to the Anaheim Convention Center on August 18-21, 2022.
Tickets Transfers and Refunds: Fans who were planning to attend Star WarsCelebration Anaheim this year may either transfer their current ticket purchase to the new event dates, receive a refund or receive a credit for Star WarsCelebration merchandise. As a token of our appreciation and to thank all Star Wars Celebration 2020 fans who choose to transfer their tickets to the 2022 show, we are excited to offer a free exclusive Star Wars Celebration stormtrooper character pin for all transferred tickets. All information about transferring your tickets or requesting a refund can be found at starwarscelebration.com and all ticket holders will receive an e-mail with detailed instructions on how to submit your request.
Exclusive Pin for attendees who transfer their ticket to the 2022 Star Wars Celebration. Photo Credit: Lucasfilm/Disney
Merchandise: If you pre-ordered merchandise you have the option to still receive your order, or you may request a refund. Please note: All of the incredible, exclusive merchandise planned for Star Wars Celebration Anaheim will be available for purchase online in the not so distant future and fans that choose to receive a merchandise credit will be able to use it at that time.
Important: The ticket refund and merchandise credit request period will open on Monday, June 22 and must be completed by August 26, 2020. Additionally, if you’ve booked a hotel in the official room block through our housing portal, your reservation will automatically be canceled. Please remember to adjust any additional travel arrangements you may have.
We look forward to hopefully seeing you all at D23 Expo next year.
The Star Wars Celebration Team”
Photo Credit: Lucasfilm/Disney
For those who don’t know, the Star Wars Celebration is a gathering of fans, filmmakers, actors, producers, and a huge list of anyone involved with the creation, production, and love of the Star Wars franchise. Fans can get a sneak peek at the latest and greatest releases by Lucasfilm and affiliated companies involving featured films, television series, previous productions, gaming, novels, comic books, and more, just by attending this event and especially at the highly sought after panels during the celebration.
Though we are sad to see this year event canceled we can’t wait to celebrate with fellow Star Wars fans in 2022. Be sure to check back here at Chip and Co. for updates and all things Star Wars!
Featured Photo Credit/Source: Lucasfilm/Star Wars
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