Yoda Guy Movie Exhibit (Hologram Tour) and Star Wars Celebrity

Yoda Guy Movie Exhibit (Hologram Tour) and Star Wars Celebrity

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About This Tour in Philipsburg

Visit one of St Maarten's most popular attractions and maybe meet a Star Wars celebrity at the Yoda Guy Movie Exhibit! Explore this compact but unique hologram and DVD narrated tour housing the private movie relic collection of 'Star Wars' creature effects wizard Nick Maley.  Known as "that Yoda Guy" for his contribution to the creation of Yoda for 'The Empire Strikes Back',  Nick tells about the making of many of his 63 movies and others made by his friends and associates. JUMP THE QUEUE with your Viator entrance ticket! Go at your own pace. Duration varies depending on each customers interest and attention span. No need to hurry unless you want to.

Why Visit Philipsburg?

Philipsburg, St Maarten offers a wealth of attractions, cultural experiences, and activities for visitors. From historic landmarks to modern attractions, Philipsburg provides an unforgettable travel experience with something to discover around every corner. Explore local cuisine, discover unique culture, and create lasting memories in this remarkable destination.

Getting to Philipsburg

You can reach Philipsburg, St Maarten by air, train, or road depending on your starting location. The city offers various transportation options including taxis, public transit, and private transfers to help you reach your destination. Many hotels can arrange airport transfers, and local transportation options vary by location.

What's Included

  • Limitless access through the day
  • Photos are allowed WITHOUT FLASH
  • Local taxes

What's Not Included

  • Transportation to/from attractions
  • No food or drinks allowed

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Additional Information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • no refunds for late arrival or no shows
  • Narration is in English only
  • STAIRS: tour may not be suitable for people with limited mobility
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Not recommended for travelers with mobility problems or wheelchairs

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Meeting and Pickup

Meeting Point

Spend time at the Yoda Guy Movie Exhibit while in St Maarten and enjoy an experience unlike any other worldwide

Pickup Information

Pickup Option: All travelers must meet at start point

Itinerary

Tour Itinerary

Spend time at the Yoda Guy Movie Exhibit...

Spend time at the Yoda Guy Movie Exhibit while in St Maarten and enjoy an experience unlike any other worldwide.  Get an insider view of making famous movies including 'Star Wars', 'Superman', 'The Terminator', 'Highlander', 'Men in Black' and more! This non-profit exhibit is the founder's endeavor to inspire youths to overcome negativity and peer pressure to live exceptional lives. Make your way to the Yoda Guy Movie Exhibit, located in the heart of St Maarten's duty-free shopping area on Front Street.  Checkin a the musuem shop, which sells rare movie relics hand signed by the stars, including Mark Hamill (Luke), Carrie Fisher (Leia), Frank Oz (Yoda), Dave Prowse (Darth Vader), Peter Mayhew (Chewbacca) or Kenny Baker (Artoo) etc.  There you check-in and gain access to the museum. For a full itinerary of what displays are at the musuem, please view the itinerary section below. -------------------- ITINERARY -------------------- In the musuem, take time to visit each section of rooms each containing displays on varied subjects narrated by virtual holograms or DVDs. Here are some things to look forward to when visiting: 1. Star Wars: Darth Vader, including hologram of actor Dave Prowse discussing his experiences 2. Star Wars: creation of Yoda 3. Star Wars: creation of creatures for the famed Mos Eisley Cantina in Episode IV 4. Star Wars: Han Solo in Carbonite 5. Star Wars: Ewoks and props 6. Star Wars: Tusken Raiders 7. Star Wars: Unknown Yoda puppeteers 8. Star Wars: first, second & third drafts of episode IV including "The Adventures of Luke Starkiller" 9. Star Wars: Nick Maley's current recreation of Yoda to encourage Lucasfim's return to practical effects in the upcoming Star Wars Anthology movies.  10. Superman: Nick Maley's work on the first two Christopher Reeves movies 11. Highlander: Nick Maley's work on the classic movie  12. Men In Black: work of Rick Baker  13. Thriller: work of Rick Baker  14. Terminator & Terminator II: work of Stan Winston 15. Alien: work of the Special Effects team  16. The Excorcist: the uplifting influence of Dick Smith "grandfather of American prosthetics"  17. Lifecasts: movie: Michael Jackson, Johnny Depp, Angelina Jolie, Robin Williams, Sir Anthony Hopkins, Harrison Ford, Tom Cruise, Sean Connery, Jack Nicholson, Jim Carrey, Muhammad Ali, Patrick Stewart, Christopher Lee, Bogart & Brando, James Dean & Gregory Peck, Katharine Hepburn, Jimmy Cagney, Alfred Hitchcock, Bela Lugosi, Boris Karloff and 30 others. 18. Lifecasts/death masks: historical: Abraham Lincoln, (lifecast 3 months before his assassination in 1865), Benjamin Franklin and George Washington, Ludwig Van Beethoven and Oliver Cromwell, (1658), 19. The Shining: Nick Maley's work on the horror classic  20. Lifeforce: Nick Maley's work on the cult horror movie  21. Krull: Nick Maley's work - fantasy movie  22. The Keep: Nick Maley's work on Michael Mann's hard to find cult horror movie  23. Storyboarding: The process of visualizing movies through sequential drawings, Star Wars, Terminator, etc. 24. The careers of legendary make-up effects artist Stuart Freeborn "father of British creature effects" and his son Graham Freeborn

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