Jedi Training Academy

Disney's Hollywood Studios

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INTRODUCTION

Do you have what it takes to become a Jedi Knight? The Jedi masters at the Jedi Training Academy will help you find out!

ATTRACTION

The Jedi Training Academy is a 30-minute session that takes place near Star Tours in the Disney's Hollywood Studios. The Jedi Master and his assistants select 25-30 kids from the audience to participate in a light saber training exercise -- robes and plastic light sabers are provided. Those who successfully complete the training are proclaimed to be Padawans, and receive a certificate.

Spoiler Alert:
The show begins with a fanfare of the Star Wars music. A robed and hooded figure comes to the stage, and throws back his hood to reveal that he is the Jedi Master. The Jedi Master performs a short and very acrobatic light saber routine on stage, before announcing that he is looking for those strong in the Force to become prospective Padawans.

NOTE: See sign-up process in Touring Tips below!

The Jedi Master takes the preselected children and has them swear the "Jedi Oath." They are then given step-by-step instructions to perform a short light saber routine. The Jedi Master keeps things moving along with an entertaining patter that the adults will also enjoy.

Suddenly the Jedi senses a disturbance in the Force, and takes all of the kids over to the side. Two stormtroopers run onto the stage... and Darth Vader comes into view.

He informs the Jedi Master that he is there to turn the students to the Dark Side, which of course the Jedi Master tells him that he will never do, especially since he is outnumbered.

To prove themselves, the students must take on Vader, using the routine they have just learned. Fortunately the Jedi Master is standing by to remind, help, and encourage the kids to follow through.

The entire show is accompanied by appropriate music, light saber sound effects, and dialog from Darth Vader and the Jedi Master.

After all the students have had their turn, Darth Vader is forced to admit defeat and he exits menacingly. The kids are proclaimed to be Padawans, and after they return their robes and light sabers they receive a certificate.

TOURING TIPS

This show is quite popular, so a formal selection process has been implemented:

1. Go to the Sounds Dangerous attraction early in the day to sign up for one of the sessions. There is a sign out front indicating where to queue for the sign-up. It's first-come, first-served, and when all the spots are full, the list is closed for the day.

2. Twelve children between the ages of 4 and 12 are taken for each session.

3. The cast member talks to each child in person before signing them up for the show.

4. You will be given instructions to return 30 minutes before your assigned show time.

5. A cast member will take the children to an area next to the stage about 10 minutes beforehand. Family members of the participants are given spots in the front of the audience. A PhotoPass photographer takes pictures during the show. You can have the photos of your child added onto your PhotoPass at the Cover Story photo shop after the show.

Consult the daily Entertainment Times Guide for performance times.

DINING

Backlot Express, offering burgers, sandwiches, and snacks, is nearby.

Disney's Hollywood Studios Restaurants at a Glance

SHOPPING

The nearby Tatooine Traders offers a wide selection of Star Wars costumes, t-shirts, light sabers, and character figures.

INTERESTING FACTS

The Jedi Training Academy became a regular feature at the Studios in October 2007. Previously it was only featured during Star Wars Weekends.

You can find the Disneyland Resort version of this live entertainment HERE.

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