jedi training question for those who have done it.

[meljean]

We leave in 6 days! I was thinking my boys would enjoy this. My questions are, how long is the experience? What do they have to do? Thanks!

 

[stephm0188]

It's a 20 minute show, but you have to be there 30 minutes beforehand to get ready if your child is participating.

It's a fun experience. The kids learn to use a light saber and then get a chance to battle Darth Vader at the end.

 

[enchantedny]

My son loved JTA. We have the best pictures of him fighting Darth Vader. My husband was jealous!

 

[Itinkso]

Here's some general information about Jedi Training. If your kids don't know who Darth Vader is, you may want to watch a YouTube of the show to see if they would like to take part.

If you are staying at an onsite resort, plan on going to DHS on an EMH morning and as soon as the gates open, head directly to JTA sign-ups with your child. Signing up during EMH is a hidden perk for onsite resort guests!

If you aren't staying onsite, go on a non-EMH morning and get to the gates at least 45 minutes before park opening.

Sign-ups are in the Sounds Dangerous/ABC Sound Studio building. The CM will ask your child some questions and will assign him a session which fits into your FP and Dining schedule. Your child will need to report back approximately 30 minutes before his session.

Try to sign up for a morning session. Because of the weather, JTA is often canceled in the afternoons. If the session does get canceled, a brief meet and greet with Vader and Stormtroopers will take place.

20-minute shows Star Wars merchandise
9:20, 10:10, 11:00 & 11:50am, 12:35, 1:05, 1:50, 2:40, 3:25, 4:10, 4:40, 5:30, 6:20, 7:10* & 8:00pm*
*Sunday & Saturday only
Space is limited, and participants (ages 4-12) must be present to register. Please see a Cast Member at the ABC Sound Studio early in the day to make same-day reservations.

 

[meljean]

Thanks for the info! My boys love star wars so I think we will try this! Sounds like fun!

 

[letsgoreds]

We always try to knock this off early in the trip, with a back-up HS day later in the trip...just in case something happens. It is fantastic for the kids and for any Star Wars fan. Definitely show the kids how it goes on Youtube...if they want to prepare...the choreography/fight is exactly the same.

For our last trip, DS4 might have been 6 months short of DS4, but the CM could tell that he would be fine on stage, with DS9. Totally depends on the kid though. The force is strong with this one, and he is fearless.

During sign-ups (PLEASE get to HS 45 minutes before park opening) the CM will ask each child a couple of questions to make sure they are able to participate in the show. Including age.

We chose an 8pm time, because even though we were there at ropedrop, on a recommended day, at 8:30 (9am opening), the earliest slot was 2pm and we had to hop to Epcot for Candlelight Processional/meal. So...they let us come at 8pm which made pictures trickier, but less hot on stage (directly in sun). Second picture below is using Photopass borders...the Photopass (now Memory Maker) photographer gives a card to all of the families/kids in the show, after the show.

 

[theblondebee]

We always try to knock this off early in the trip, with a back-up HS day later in the trip...just in case something happens. It is fantastic for the kids and for any Star Wars fan. Definitely show the kids how it goes on Youtube...if they want to prepare...the choreography/fight is exactly the same.

For our last trip, DS4 might have been 6 months short of DS4, but the CM could tell that he would be fine on stage, with DS9. Totally depends on the kid though. The force is strong with this one, and he is fearless.

During sign-ups (PLEASE get to HS 45 minutes before park opening) the CM will ask each child a couple of questions to make sure they are able to participate in the show. Including age. DS3.5 said he was 4...DS8 said no he isn't...CM looked at DS3.5, smiled and said Happy Birthday ; )

We chose an 8pm time, because even though we were there at ropedrop, on a recommended day, at 8:30 (9am opening), the earliest slot was 2pm and we had to hop to Epcot for Candlelight Processional/meal. So...they let us come at 8pm which made pictures trickier, but less hot on stage (directly in sun). Second picture below is using Photopass borders...the Photopass (now Memory Maker) photographer gives a card to all of the families/kids in the show, after the show.

I would be careful about advertising this, that cast member could get in a lot of trouble and should not have done that.