NewtoDisney2009
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Hi! My daughter desperately wants to do the Jedi training academy. We have never been during a SW weekend so we have no idea how to do this. Any tips would be greatly appreciated. We will be there June 7, 8, 9. Thanks!
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Jedi training academy
- Thread starter NewtoDisney2009
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I would still do it during SWW. The sign up procedure will still be the same, they tend to have more characters out during SWW and they will sometimes give the kids action figures.
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englanddg
One Little Spark...
This has already been stated wonderfully before, but I wanted to reiterate...
1) Show up early, before Park "Official" opening. Ask a ticket cast member if they know where the signup is, in case it's been moved. If they don't know, head to the old Sounds Dangerous building. They used to do signup outside at the queue there, but last year (and probably currently) they do it inside the old sound works exit for the attraction, so look there. You may or may not see the line from outdoors.
If you aren't familiar with the entrance (used to be exit) that I'm referring to, it's where the barber shop sound booths and the foley art stations (where you could clip clop using coconuts to Ichabod Crane) were.
2) Every child you plan to sign up MUST MUST MUST be physically present. So, you can't go with one kid, and try and sign up both. They won't let you.
3) Show up about 10 - 15 minutes early for your showtime. They do some preshow prepping for the kids. Sabers and attire will be loaned from Disney, so be sure your kid is aware that their personal light saber and / or Jedi attire should stay at the hotel.
4) It's free (I assumed you knew this already, but I hadn't seen anyone else mention it, so I thought I'd add that)
5) If it rains for your show time, NEVER FEAR. They still do it, just inside the Star Tours building. So, again, be sure you show up and are there early. One year it rained and I assumed it was cancelled. I could never find the group (since I was cutting it very close), but they'd already assembled and gone inside. They also let the group cut into the Fast Pass line after the show from INSIDE Star Tours, which was neat (and that's how I found out they were still doing the show, just from inside.)
So, again, if it rains, don't give up.
It was a ton of fun. My daughter loved it!
1) Show up early, before Park "Official" opening. Ask a ticket cast member if they know where the signup is, in case it's been moved. If they don't know, head to the old Sounds Dangerous building. They used to do signup outside at the queue there, but last year (and probably currently) they do it inside the old sound works exit for the attraction, so look there. You may or may not see the line from outdoors.
If you aren't familiar with the entrance (used to be exit) that I'm referring to, it's where the barber shop sound booths and the foley art stations (where you could clip clop using coconuts to Ichabod Crane) were.
2) Every child you plan to sign up MUST MUST MUST be physically present. So, you can't go with one kid, and try and sign up both. They won't let you.
3) Show up about 10 - 15 minutes early for your showtime. They do some preshow prepping for the kids. Sabers and attire will be loaned from Disney, so be sure your kid is aware that their personal light saber and / or Jedi attire should stay at the hotel.
4) It's free (I assumed you knew this already, but I hadn't seen anyone else mention it, so I thought I'd add that)
5) If it rains for your show time, NEVER FEAR. They still do it, just inside the Star Tours building. So, again, be sure you show up and are there early. One year it rained and I assumed it was cancelled. I could never find the group (since I was cutting it very close), but they'd already assembled and gone inside. They also let the group cut into the Fast Pass line after the show from INSIDE Star Tours, which was neat (and that's how I found out they were still doing the show, just from inside.)
So, again, if it rains, don't give up.
It was a ton of fun. My daughter loved it!
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Nubs70
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This is sage advice. Be early, earlier the better. Children in hip pocket and huge helping of patience. I was there 3 years ago and DHS was packed to the gills. I do believe they do 2x-3x typical daily capacity every day of Star Wars Weekends. And absolutely do not miss the parade. Nothing cooler than an entire bunch of storm troopers marching lockstep.
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Kristamouse
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My kids LOVED this
in fact my daughter was able to defeat Vader with the cutness of her big curly bows. My son was also able to take on the Dark Lord and win as well, his saber wielding was of Yoda Quality. I suggest one of you take the kids to sign up and the other Fast Pass Toy Story.
in fact my daughter was able to defeat Vader with the cutness of her big curly bows. My son was also able to take on the Dark Lord and win as well, his saber wielding was of Yoda Quality. I suggest one of you take the kids to sign up and the other Fast Pass Toy Story.
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bethymouse
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It was one of the most memorable experiences for my boys! Yes. Do show up early especially if it's during SWW!
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bmarkelon
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This is what I would suggest too. We've done it this way twice now and it worked out perfect. I ran into the park at opening to get my little Jedi signed up both times now and still ended up with later afternoon show times. So it would definitely help more if you were inside already for rope drop. It's so worth it, such a great experience!My kids LOVED this
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