Exactly where and when is "Jedi Academy" held? - The DIS Discussion Forums

Buttercup Roberts · 02-11-2007, 12:15 PM

Hi everyone,

My son, 8, would enjoy this. I've read the description that it's a vr game type set up, but when is it open and where in the Studios is it?

We'll be there in late July/early August, so if it's only open for Star Wars weekends that won't do us any good.

Thanks for any info,

OhMickey · 02-11-2007, 12:31 PM

Several years ago it was located to the left of Star Tours.

It was open only for Star Wars Weekends though.

caz · 02-11-2007, 01:36 PM

It is only there at Star wars weekends i am afraid.It is on a staged area to the left hand side of the Star Tours ride.

mom2aandj · 02-11-2007, 02:01 PM

I too wish they would have it there all the time like Disneyland does!

lynninpa · 02-11-2007, 02:08 PM

Are kids just chosen at random to participate?

jayally · 02-11-2007, 04:29 PM

My son LOVES star wars and I read about how to get chosen for the one at Disneyland. Unfortunately my son would probably not be chosen due to the fact he is as tall as I am and 13. They choose small children and my daughter was the tallest of the group. She was picked and was 9yrs old. The best way to be chosen is to be in the front area, wear something that is unique, my daughter had on a paper princess crown and jumped and screamed (along with all the other kids) until her lungs no longer worked! It was very COOL. My daughter battled Darth Maul, I think Darth vader would have been better as he talks some and the kids were on stage but it was still neat. I videotaped most of it so I only got a few pics. They characters really stay in character. Darth maul was very mencing to anyone who booed him. She was so serious and afterwards she got a certificate saying she was a jedi apprentice. Needless to say, my 13 yr old son pouted all day, I had warned him about the size limits. He wanted my daughter to let him have the certificate since she really is not into star wars but she knew it was a sore spot with him and she was proud of it and would not let him touch it. Such loving childrern. Eventually she agreed to let him hold it for 1/2 hour and later I made copies so they could both have one. Of course neither one probably knows where it is now.

My son was so thrilled he showed it to his star wars crazed language arts teacher! It is a very good, realistic show. I recommend it. DL has it everyday and I don't know wht WDW doesn't do it too. Both my kids will be too big for next time. I am sure the age/height restrictions are to keep kids from getting too confident and possibly cause injury.

My first pictures

Mickey Mania · 02-16-2007, 10:03 AM

Exactly what are the age and height restrictions?
Thanks for your help.

DAZY3BYZ · 02-16-2007, 10:23 AM

When we were there 2 years ago, both my boys got picked to participate but for different shows. My oldest was 12 at the time and tall for his age. They were dressed in Star Wars costumes, don't know if that helped. He got to battle Darth Maul. We stayed put for the next show, which began 15 minutes later, and placed our younger son (who was 9 ) right at the rope. Can't have one make it and not the other. He got to battle Darth Vader. It was an awesome experience for both!

Selket · 02-16-2007, 10:37 AM

Last year it was set up in early April because my kids did it during Spring Break trip. Are they only doing it for Star Wars weekends or will it start earlier than that like it did last year?

Mickey Mania · 02-16-2007, 03:44 PM

Okay, I started to panic when I heard there were age and height restrictions for the Jedi Training Academy. My son is so excited about this he would be devestated if he was too tall.

Since they do this year-round at Disneyland I checked out the show description on the official Disney site.

Here's what it says:

As a Jedi Knight Padawan, you will:
Take the Jedi oath
Master lightsaber skills
Learn moves such as the joust, parry and block
Battle the forces of the dark side, including Stormtroopers, Darth Maul, and Darth Vader

Additional Information
Jedi Training Academy participants will be randomly selected from amongst audience members, aged 4-12, who volunteer to be part of the show.

I didn't read anything about height restrictions.

And by the way to a previous post--- At DisneyWorld it's only done on Star Wars Weekends.

Can't wait!!!

02-11-2007, 12:15 PM	#1
Buttercup Roberts Future Orlando Resident Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Maryland Posts: 578	Exactly where and when is "Jedi Academy" held? Hi everyone, My son, 8, would enjoy this. I've read the description that it's a vr game type set up, but when is it open and where in the Studios is it? We'll be there in late July/early August, so if it's only open for Star Wars weekends that won't do us any good. Thanks for any info, __________________ Amanda, Joe, & Miles Planning our next trip way way way too far in advance... WDW Resorts: POR, POFQ, Ft.W, ASMu, ASMo, BWV, VWL, AKL, SoG, POLY, CBR, Dolphin, YC

02-11-2007, 12:31 PM	#2
OhMickey DIS Veteran Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Illinois Posts: 707	Several years ago it was located to the left of Star Tours. It was open only for Star Wars Weekends though. __________________ Oh Mickey Off site 1982 Contemporary - 1995 ASSp - 1999 ASSp - ASMu 2000 ASSp - 2001 FW Cabins 2002 AsMo - 2003 Pop - 2005 AKL - 2006 POP - 2007 POP - 2008 ASSP -2009

02-11-2007, 02:01 PM	#4
mom2aandj DIS Veteran Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,117	I too wish they would have it there all the time like Disneyland does! __________________ WDW Off site: 1978;1983;1989;1996;2008 BCV: Apr. 2005;Mar. 2007;Mar. 2009;Oct. 2011; Mar 2014 BLT: Mar 2014 CBR: Oct. 2009 Universal PBH: Oct. 2010

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jayally DIS Veteran Join Date: May 2004 Location: southern Calfiornia Posts: 515	My son LOVES star wars and I read about how to get chosen for the one at Disneyland. Unfortunately my son would probably not be chosen due to the fact he is as tall as I am and 13. They choose small children and my daughter was the tallest of the group. She was picked and was 9yrs old. The best way to be chosen is to be in the front area, wear something that is unique, my daughter had on a paper princess crown and jumped and screamed (along with all the other kids) until her lungs no longer worked! It was very COOL. My daughter battled Darth Maul, I think Darth vader would have been better as he talks some and the kids were on stage but it was still neat. I videotaped most of it so I only got a few pics. They characters really stay in character. Darth maul was very mencing to anyone who booed him. She was so serious and afterwards she got a certificate saying she was a jedi apprentice. Needless to say, my 13 yr old son pouted all day, I had warned him about the size limits. He wanted my daughter to let him have the certificate since she really is not into star wars but she knew it was a sore spot with him and she was proud of it and would not let him touch it. Such loving childrern. Eventually she agreed to let him hold it for 1/2 hour and later I made copies so they could both have one. Of course neither one probably knows where it is now. My son was so thrilled he showed it to his star wars crazed language arts teacher! It is a very good, realistic show. I recommend it. DL has it everyday and I don't know wht WDW doesn't do it too. Both my kids will be too big for next time. I am sure the age/height restrictions are to keep kids from getting too confident and possibly cause injury. My first pictures __________________ Wishing we could plan another Disney trip this year! * November 15th-26th 2010 - 3 plane tickets for free using FF miles! 5 nights Boardwalk on rental points, 3 night Disney cruise in SPH room 5520 + 2 days @ Universal Studios. * November 2009 land & sea trip- CANCELLED * November 2007 1 night at POP, 3 nights Poly, 4 night Disney Cruise line cat 7 & 4 nights at Old Key West on points * August 2003 Ebay Live convention with my son- off site DD Hilton on priceline. * March 2005 Disney Cruise Line Category 12 & Dolphin * May 1991 Honeymoon at Beach club & Premier Cruise lines Big Red Boat. * Disneyland annual passholders - too many times to count!

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02-11-2007, 01:36 PM	#3
caz Earning My Ears Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: UK Posts: 44	It is only there at Star wars weekends i am afraid.It is on a staged area to the left hand side of the Star Tours ride.

02-16-2007, 10:03 AM	#7
Mickey Mania Mouseketeer Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 176	Age and height restrictions???? Exactly what are the age and height restrictions? Thanks for your help.

02-16-2007, 10:23 AM	#8
DAZY3BYZ DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,196	When we were there 2 years ago, both my boys got picked to participate but for different shows. My oldest was 12 at the time and tall for his age. They were dressed in Star Wars costumes, don't know if that helped. He got to battle Darth Maul. We stayed put for the next show, which began 15 minutes later, and placed our younger son (who was 9 ) right at the rope. Can't have one make it and not the other. He got to battle Darth Vader. It was an awesome experience for both! __________________ (DH) (ME) :(DS 20)(DS 17) (DS 13) 1999-ALL Star-sports; 2003- POR; 2004- POR; 2006 POR-POLY; 2007 POLY; 2009 POR-BC; 2010 POR-AKL

02-16-2007, 10:37 AM	#9
Selket Yes I AM being whiney about not getting a postcard! I will measure, nest, lift and squeeze Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: MD, USA Posts: 3,325	Last year it was set up in early April because my kids did it during Spring Break trip. Are they only doing it for Star Wars weekends or will it start earlier than that like it did last year? __________________ Carol G. Off-site lots; POFQ 2000, AKL 2003, CR and CSR 2005, POR 2006, CSR and ASMu 2007; POFQ & CR (MK view!) 2008; CSR & BC 2009, CSR & POFQ 2011, POR 2012, AAR & CSR 2013 DCL: Oct Western, 2007, Sept. 28, 2008 Western; Universal: HRH, 2010

02-16-2007, 03:44 PM	#10
Mickey Mania Mouseketeer Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 176	Jedi Training Academy Info Okay, I started to panic when I heard there were age and height restrictions for the Jedi Training Academy. My son is so excited about this he would be devestated if he was too tall. Since they do this year-round at Disneyland I checked out the show description on the official Disney site. Here's what it says: As a Jedi Knight Padawan, you will: Take the Jedi oath Master lightsaber skills Learn moves such as the joust, parry and block Battle the forces of the dark side, including Stormtroopers, Darth Maul, and Darth Vader Additional Information Jedi Training Academy participants will be randomly selected from amongst audience members, aged 4-12, who volunteer to be part of the show. I didn't read anything about height restrictions. And by the way to a previous post--- At DisneyWorld it's only done on Star Wars Weekends. Can't wait!!!

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