May the fourth (be with you) is the annual celebration for Star Wars fans to get involved with the franchise from a galaxy far far away. While Lucasfilm and Disney are capitalizing on the event with a number of big releases and other activities for audiences to get involved with, there’s a range of alternative ways to spend the day.
Of course, this year may be a little different for fans, who are looking to celebrate May the fourth from home, but there are still a number of activities and experiences to get involved in that are designed for the whole family to enjoy. From watching throwback classics to trying out intergalactic cuisine and constructing iconic ships, there’s a little something for everything to take part in!
10 Make Star Wars Themed Food/Drinks
The food in Star Wars is pretty weird. The beverages are perhaps even stranger – it’s never clear which tastes better: blue or green milk? Regardless of how disgusting some of the dishes might be, there’s plenty of delicious recipes out on the internet to try making at home!
Of course, fans could look to the Galaxy’s Edge menus at the Walt Disney Parks for inspiration. Alternatively, there’s a great number of Star Wars themed recipes on the official website! At the end of the day, it would be perfect to settle down with a Republic mocktail in front of the TV.
9 Check Out The Vintage Collection On Disney+
Disney+ recently expanded the Star Wars content available on the streaming service, revisiting some of the forgotten shows from Lucasfilm’s past. Many of these hits are certainly underrated, although noticeable by its absence is the cult classic Droids.
Fans of The Star Wars Holiday Special will also be a little disappointed, but the platform does include throwback titles such as The Story Of The Faithful Wookie, Caravan Of Courage, Ewoks, Ewoks: The Battle For Endor, and the original, fan-favorite Clone Wars. Many of these will likely be completely new to younger fans.
8 Find A Legends Comic On Comixology
It’s sometimes quite difficult for fans to know where to start when jumping into Star Wars comics for the first time. Disney brought in a complete overhaul when they purchased the property from Lucasfilm and as such there’s now both Legends and Canon content.
While the Canon comics are certainly worth checking out, on Comixology Unlimited there’s a wide range of Legends comics which could provide for some great reading on May the fourth. What’s more, many of these narratives are standalone, meaning they can be experienced throughout the day as a mini-story for fans to enjoy.
7 Revisit The Old Republic
The Knights Of The Old Republic video game franchise still sits atop the pyramid of console titles for Star Wars fans. While there’s a great variety of other games to explore, the KOTOR series brought in a new era of storytelling and a fresh take on the brand itself.
The Old Republic online RPG was overlooked a little when it was first released and has been largely ignored ever since. Yet, with constant content updates, storyline developments, and a great amount of Star Wars lore woven into the gameplay, this is a free game that everyone should try out once more!
6 Explore Star Wars On YouTube
YouTube has really become a great home for Star Wars fans. There’s of course the official YouTube channel to explore, which boasts exclusive series, trailers and other fun video content for fans to really get engrossed in. There’s a number of independent channels as well though.
Star Wars Explained and Star Wars Theory are really the go-to places for information regarding both the Canon and Legends Expanded Universe. Youtini is a perfect location for reviews of all the upcoming books. Mr Sunday Movies has the aptly named Caravan Of Garbage series featuring some retro Star Wars titles and Star Wars HQ has garnered a loyal fan base after years of quality videos.
5 Listen To Audible’s Original Dramas
Audible has a huge range of Star Wars titles on offer just waiting for fans to listen to. They bring in some of the best voice actors around to really bring these narratives to life, with some of the cast members of the animated shows returning to lend their vocal talents.
May the fourth calls for a special kind of audio story though. Audible has worked on a number of original audio dramas with Lucasfilm, which are all equally fantastic. One that is certainly worth checking out is Doctor Aphra’s own audio drama exclusive.
4 Construct A LEGO Set
LEGO has been a great representative for the galaxy far far away for many years. There’s a variety of LEGO sets which fans really have to get their hands on, although the prices involved with these models can sometimes be a bit of a sticking point.
Regardless there’s definitely a range of products that both adults and kids can enjoy together. What’s more, the line is constantly updated with products relating to The Bad Batch definitely relevant for this year’s massive set of celebrations.
3 Cosplay For The Day
The cosplay community found a home online and social media apps like TikTok have only managed to spread the joy of the hobby. Cosplayers haven’t had many events to go to this year, thanks in large part to the global situation. However, May the fourth is a great excuse to dig out those fantastic costumes.
Cosplaying can be quite the event by itself, as many Cosplayers will also design their own costumes. There’s plenty of sources on the internet to inspire potential hobbyists into getting started. Plus, it’s good practice ready for the re-opening of Comic-Con or Star Wars Celebration!
2 Experience Galaxy’s Edge Online
Galaxy’s Edge might seem like a far-off dream for many. The closure of the Walt Disney Parks globally has delayed the potential for fans to actually visit this all-encompassing experience in person. The internet is a brilliant resource during these times, though.
YouTube in particular is the perfect platform to really get into the details of Batuu, before being able to visit in person. Ride walkthroughs, lightsaber workshops, and of course those restaurant menus and recipes are all available to enjoy from the comfort of Earth, rather than traveling to the Outer Rim!
1 Watch The Bad Batch Premiere On Disney+
The big release for Lucasfilm this year is the debut of The Bad Batch animated show on Disney+. Of course, there’s a number of narrative arcs from both The Clone Wars and Rebels for audiences to revisit before they jump into the latest offering from the studio.
Fans will be already familiar with the characters from the Bad Batch squad of clones, but with the series set just after the fall of the Republic there’s no telling what chaos the team might be facing. It’s a dark era of Star Wars history, although the almost feature length first episode will surely feature some other friendly and familiar faces.
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