Photo Flash: Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford & More Celebrate STAR WARS' 40th Anniversary

Star Wars Celebration Orlando kicked off with an epic tribute for the Saga's 40th Anniversary featuring surprise guests including George Lucas, Kathleen Kennedy, Warwick Davis, Hayden Christensen, Ian McDiarmid, Dave Filoni, Anthony Daniels, Peter Mayhew, Billy Dee Williams and Mark Hamill and Harrison Ford. Check out photos from the event below!

The panel's finale was an emotional tribute to Carrie Fisher with remarks from her daughter Billie Lourd and a surprise appearance by legendary composer John Williams, who conducted the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra while they played "Leia's Theme."

Photos courtesy of Walt Disney

STAR WARS 40th Anniversary Celebration
STAR WARS 40th Anniversary Celebration
STAR WARS 40th Anniversary Celebration
STAR WARS 40th Anniversary Celebration
STAR WARS 40th Anniversary Celebration
STAR WARS 40th Anniversary Celebration