501st Legion 20th Anniversary Family & Friends Banquet

F.A.Q.

Below is our Frequently Asked Questions list. If you have a question not addressed here, please post it on the 501st’s main forum.

What night is the banquet?

• The banquet is being held Friday evening, April 14th, 2017 at 7:00 P.M.

Where is the banquet being held?

• The banquet is being held at the beautiful Hyatt Regency Hotel, located across the street from the convention center.

Why is it not at the Rosen Centre Hotel like in 2012?

• The Rosen Centre was already booked before Celebration was announced, as was it’s partner hotel the Rosen Plaza.

Is this the same thing as the Bash?

• No. The 501st Imperial Bash is a separate event, on Saturday night. Details will be announced down the road.

What food options are there?

• The adult dinner will be a three course entrée. When you purchase your tickets you will choose your salad and an entrée. See the ticket ordering pages for specific details. In order to keep food prices down, theses will be the only meal choices available.

Will there be a bar?

• There will be several cash bars available.

Can non-members attend?

• The 501st Legion 20th Anniversary banquet is an opportunity for you to share the club with your family and friends, so your invited guests who are not members are encouraged to join us. Feel free to share the ticket page with your guests so they can order their own tickets.

Can Honorary Members and Friends of the Legion purchase tickets?

• Yes!

Will there be special guests?

• You never know who will make an appearance at the banquet! In 2012 we had several celebrities make appearances as well as video greetings.

Will there be banquet memorabilia?

• You can count on it. It wouldn’t be a 501st event without some exclusive swag and promotional items!

How much does it cost?

• Adult tickets are $75. Children’s tickets are $30. Adults are not permitted to eat with a child’s ticket.

How many tickets are available?

• There are 800 tickets available. in 2012 we had 600 tickets – all of which sold out in 48 hours.

Will there be childcare?

• Yes. Details have not yet been determined but there will be child care available for a fee. As in 2012, a professional, licensed child care service will be employed to entertain children. Specific ages to be announced. Read more and sign up for the interest list at the Imperial Kids Club page.

What is the parking situation?

• The Hyatt does have valet parking, but there is a fee. We recommend walking or, if you are staying further away, taking another form of transportation such as the International Drive trolley or Uber. You can get a free Uber ride with this link.

Why do adult tickets cost more than before?

• The banquet team worked hard to negotiate the best price possible. Being a higher end hotel that is in high demand, the event costs are higher than they were before. We promise to provide an exciting night that will make every penny worth it!

Can I attend but not eat?

• You can, but you would still need to purchase a ticket. We have a dollar guarantee we have to meet so every seat must be paid for.