by Donald Wood
Last updated: 4:30 PM ET, Wed April 6, 2016
Photo courtesy of Walt Disney World Resort
In a celebration Monday, Walt Disney World Resort unveiled the amusement park's debut "Star Wars" live-action stage show at Hollywood Studios.
According to FoxNews.com, the show-which has been dubbed "Star Wars: A Galaxy Far, Far Away"-lasted 15 minutes and was a presentation of key characters and scenes from the popular film franchise, including appearances from Darth Vader, Chewbacca, C-3PO, BB-8 and Kylo Ren.
While the performance is focsed on introducing the characters to casual fans of "Star Wars," there are also elements for the hardcore supporters of the movies, including simulated lightsaber fights, firearms equipped with pyrotechnics and elaborate stage presentations.
Inside the Magic shared a taste of what to expect on its YouTube channel:
The "Star Wars: A Galaxy Far, Far Away" show may only last 15 minutes, but visitors will have ample opportunities to see the performance, as they take place five times each day. The presentations take place at 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. local time.
The "Star Wars" stage show joins a growing list of attractions based on the film franchise, including "Star Wars Launch Bay" and "Jedi Training: Trials of the Temple," as well as the summer debut of "Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular."
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