This year marks the 40th anniversary of the second Star Wars movie ever to exist, The Empire Strikes Back! And we’ve already seen some pretty cool things to celebrate, like 40th Anniversary T-Shirts, a sweet new backpack, and even a special MagicBand!
Star Wars The Empire Strikes Back Comforter Set Full ©shopDisney
But there’s only one way to really celebrate The Empire Strikes Back turning 40, and that’s by going to the movies!
Since folks aren’t really flocking to indoor theaters right now (and some theaters are reopening and closing again), there’s been a renewed interest in drive-in theaters.
Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater at Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World
So D23 is hosting a special showing of The Empire Strikes Back as a drive-in movie at the Rose Bowl Stadium on September 11th at 7PM PST! So you can go see the movie and still maintain appropriate social distancing!
The Empire Strikes Back ©Disney
Tickets are $35 per car (with a $5 processing fee) for D23 Gold and Gold Family Members and $45 per car (with a $5 processing fee) for D23 General Members. Tickets can be purchased in advance from the D23 website. And, as always, there are certain safety guidelines that everyone will have to follow.
We can’t think of a better way to celebrate the 40th anniversary of The Empire Strikes Back (except for maybe with these Tiki mugs), but imagine seeing the movie on the big screen under the moonlight! Doesn’t that sound perfect?
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